Friday, July 8, 2011


FY11 Property Tax Information

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.)
DateTimeLocationAddress
Oct. 26, 201010 a.m. - 12 p.m.North Cambridge Senior Center2050 Mass. Ave.
Nov. 3, 201010 a.m. - 12 p.m.Main Library449 Broadway.
Nov. 4, 20102 p.m. - 4 p.mO'Connel Branch Library48 Sixth St.
Nov. 9, 201010 a.m. - 12 p.mValente Branch Library826 Cambridge Street
Nov. 10, 201010 a.m. - 12 p.mCity Wide Senior Center806 Mass. Ave
Nov. 16, 20102 p.m. – 4 p.m.West Cambridge Youth Ctr.680 Huron Ave.
Nov. 17, 20102 P.m - 4 p.mBoudreau Branch Library245 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
PayeeCity of Cambridge Real Estate TaxCity of Cambridge Personal Property TaxCity of Cambridge Motor Vehicle Excise TaxCity of Cambridge Water/Sewer
Account Number:Parcel IDBill Number (6 digits)Plate NumberAcct. Number (8 digits)
Memo:Tax YearTax YearTax YearYear

VISITING CITY HALL

HOURS OF SERVICE

Monday: 8:30am-8pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm
Friday: 8:30am-12pm 
Department Head:
Louis Depasquale, Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs

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