FY11 Property Tax Information
- Understanding Your Taxes Newsletter September 2010 (PDF)
- FY2011 City Manager's Tax Recommendation Letter (PDF)
- FY2011 Residential Tax Districts (PDF)
- FY2011 Property Tax Update Newsletter (PDF)
- FY2011 Property Tax Exemptions and Tax Deferral Information (PDF)
| FY 2011 Tax Rates (per $1,000) | |
|---|---|
| Residential | $8.16 |
| Commercial/Industrial | $19.90 |
| Personal Property | $19.90 |
| Residential Exemption | $196,226 |
| Tax Savings from Residential Exemption | $1,601.20 |
The City of Cambridge FY2011 real and personal property tax bills will be mailed on October 22, 2010. The first half portion is due and payable on November 22, 2010. The second half portion most likely will be due and payable on May 2, 2011
Overvaluation abatement applications are due November 22, 2010. Learn more about the overvaluation abatement and to download an abatement application form.
Applications for the residential exemption and other statutory exemptions are due no later than January 24, 2011. More information about the residential and other statutory exemptions and to download a residential exemption application form.
For more information about abatements and exemptions, browse theAssessing Department site or contact the Assessing Department at (617) 349-4343 or at assessors@cambridgema.gov.
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
For questions regarding property valuation, please contact the City of Cambridge Assessing Department at 617 349 4343 orassessors@cambridgema.gov. Property information also is available via the on-line property database.
TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Assistance with property tax exemption application forms will be available from Oct.26 - Nov.17 at the following times and locations: (To complete applications for income-related exemptions, a copy of your 2009 income tax return will be required.)
| Date | Time | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 2010 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | North Cambridge Senior Center | 2050 Mass. Ave. |
| Nov. 3, 2010 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Main Library | 449 Broadway. |
| Nov. 4, 2010 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m | O'Connel Branch Library | 48 Sixth St. |
| Nov. 9, 2010 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m | Valente Branch Library | 826 Cambridge Street |
| Nov. 10, 2010 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m | City Wide Senior Center | 806 Mass. Ave |
| Nov. 16, 2010 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | West Cambridge Youth Ctr. | 680 Huron Ave. |
| Nov. 17, 2010 | 2 P.m - 4 p.m | Boudreau Branch Library | 245 Concord Ave. |
For assistance with any questions concerning the value of your property, contact the City’s Assessing Department. Office Hours are Monday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. To schedule an appointment contact the Assessing Department at (617) 349-4343.
BILLING INFORMATION
For information about billing or payments, please contact the City of Cambridge Finance Department at 617 349 4220 ortreasurer@cambridgema.gov.
Did you know that you can view your real estate and personal property tax bills online?
Are you currently using your bank’s online payment service to pay City of Cambridge bills? If so, please be sure to use the below information when making a payment. Please direct payments to the Finance Department, City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
| Payee | City of Cambridge Real Estate Tax | City of Cambridge Personal Property Tax | City of Cambridge Motor Vehicle Excise Tax | City of Cambridge Water/Sewer |
| Account Number: | Parcel ID | Bill Number (6 digits) | Plate Number | Acct. Number (8 digits) |
| Memo: | Tax Year | Tax Year | Tax Year | Year |
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Department Head:
Louis Depasquale, Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs
Louis Depasquale, Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs
