The Assessors Department is responsible for the administration of all property tax record cards. It maintains accurate parcel ownership based upon recorded property transactions at the Registry of Deeds, all map data pertinent to accurate parcel identification, and field visits to all properties for construction details of all buildings within the town. The department is also responsible for motor vehicle excise and boat excise. Motor vehicle excise data is forwarded to the Assessor’s Office from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, which generates the excise bills. The bills correspond to the information of every registered vehicle in Hamilton. Adjustments to the excise tax are performed at the Assessor’s Office when an exemption or abatement is warranted.
Assessors Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the Assessing Department is to value real and personal property efficiently, fairly and equitably, in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; to administer motor vehicle excise, exemption, and abatement programs; and to address concerns of members of the community quickly and courteously.
Assessors Database
The Senior Work-Off Program allows Hamilton residents over the age of 60 who own their property and home to perform work for the Town of Hamilton at a rate equal to minimum wage in order to earn credit towards their property tax bill. Currently a resident can earn up to $1,875. Under this program, these residents are allowed to earn up to 125 hours of work which would then be applied to their third quarter property tax bill. As of January 1, 2025, minimum wage is $15.00 per hour.
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Forms
| Document Name | Modified Date |
|---|---|
| Real Estate & Personal Property - Request for Change of Address Form | March 31, 2017 |
| RE_PP Abatement application | March 3, 2022 |
| List of Abutters Request Form | January 5, 2021 |
| MV Abatement Application | March 31, 2017 |
| 2BE -1 FY2021 | April 13, 2020 |
| Boat excise abatement form | April 3, 2019 |
| Motor vehicle and boat bill of sale form | April 3, 2019 |
| Mass. Environmental Police form | April 3, 2019 |
| Chapter Land Application Form | December 22, 2016 |
| 61A - Agricultural & Horticultural Rights & Obligations | December 22, 2016 |
| 61 - Forest Land Program Rights & Obligations | December 22, 2016 |
| 61B - Recreational Land Program Rights & Obligations | December 22, 2016 |
Staff
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Jane Dooley Assistant Assessor | 978-468-5574 [email protected] |
