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***As of August 2023, the Assessor's Office is conducting cyclical inspections as mandated by the Bureau of Local Assessment (BLA). The BLA requires each community to re-inspect ALL properties at least every nine (9) years. The collection and maintenance of accurate property data is critical to ensure that all taxpayers are assessed fairly.
If the inspector comes to your door, they will request to measure the exterior and to do an interior inspection. You may ask to see their city issued ID. If interior access is denied, you will be asked to verbally confirm the information contained on the current property record card. If nobody is home, a callback notice will be left and exterior measurements will be taken. The inspector will not go onto a property that is marked "No Trespassing".
If you have questions about someone visiting your property, please call the Assessor's Office at 978-630-4004.***
The FY2023 Tax Rate is $16.13
Responsibilities
- Classify and determine "full and fair cash value" of all real and personal property according to Massachusetts General Law (Chapter 59)
- Review and act upon all real and personal property abatement applications
- Process all motor vehicle abatement requests
- Review and process all exemption applications for qualifying elderly, widowed, blind, or disabled veteran citizens
- Review all applications for accuracy regarding tax incentives for land used for recreational, forestry, or agricultural purposes
- Implement a revaluation of the Town's real and personal property every 5 years.
Fiscal Year 2023 Assessed Values
Forms & Applications
Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Forms
Exemption Applications
Real Estate and Personal Property Forms & Applications
Income and Expense Forms
- 38D Cover Letter (for all Commercial,Industrial, Mixed Use and Apartments (over 4) units properties)
- Schedule A- Apartment Use Property
- Scedule AF Affordable Housing Use Property
- Schedule B - Commercial and Industrial Use Property
- Schedule C - Mixed Use Property
- Income Expense Form Instructions
- Annual Income Expense Summary Report
Forms of List - Personal Property
More Information
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Christine Kumar
City Assessor
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Lauren Stinnett
Administrative Coordinator
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Assessor
Physical Address
95 Pleasant Street
Room 223
Gardner, MA 01440
Phone: 978-630-4004Fax: 978-630-4080
Deadline for Filing Personal Exemptions
April 1, 2023
Abatement Filing Deadline
The Fiscal Year 2023 abatement filing period is after the issuance of the 3rd Quarter tax bill. The filing deadline is February 1, 2023.
For current and Prior years tax bills & payments, call the Tax Collector.