The Tax Collector's Office is responsible for the collection of all assessed taxes in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws. Issues and collects real estate tax, personal property tax, motor vehicle excise, and utility bills as well as issuing Municipal Lien Certificates.
Excise Bills
Excise Bills are issued numerous times throughout the year when received from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and are due 30 days after the issue date.
For Vehicles on the road on January 1 that have paid an excise tax in the prior year, those bills are generally issued by February 15.
Tax Due Dates
Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills are Quarterly.
Tax bills are issued on July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1.
Taxes are due on August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1.
Due dates that fall on a weekend or holiday are due the next business day.