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The Assessing Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of all real and personal property located within the City of Boston for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are obliged to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1 of each year. The department is responsible for the administration of all property tax data records and maintains accurate parcel ownership data based upon recorded property transactions at the Registry of Deeds. It also administers the tax billing for the motor vehicle excise and boat excise tax.

TRAC

The Assessing Department's Taxpayer Referral & Assistance Center - known as TRAC provides "one-stop" service to Boston taxpayers on tax related matters.
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Forms, Permits and Applications

Assessing Forms & Applications

FY 2009 Statutory Exemption Preliminary Consideration Application

New Filers of Personal Property Tax Returns

Locate FY 2008 property data, including assessed values and property attributes.

Pay Real Estate Property Tax (CURRENT tax year)

Property Tax Bill & Payment Information

Motor Excise Tax Payment, (CURRENT and LAST calendar year)

Pay Boat Excise Tax, (CURRENT and unpaid previous tax years)

Reports & Publications

Public Access to Copies of Tax Records PDF