A plain-language guide to Massachusetts property tax exemptions and abatements — built for residents, deployed by local Boards of Assessors.
Exemptions
Abatements
Veterans · Seniors · Blind · Hardship
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Abatement
You believe your property was assessed at an incorrect or unfair value — your tax bill is higher than it should be. An abatement is a formal challenge to that assessment.
Dispute your valuation
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Exemption
You qualify for a reduction or deferral based on who you are — a veteran, senior, surviving spouse, blind person, or someone facing financial hardship.
Qualify by status
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