Assessors Department

The Assessors Department is responsible for managing property tax records, ensuring accurate parcel ownership, and maintaining map data for proper parcel identification. We update property records based on transactions recorded at the Registry of Deeds and conduct field visits to gather construction details of all buildings in the town. Additionally, the department handles motor vehicle excise and boat excise taxes. Excise data for motor vehicles is received from the Registry of Motor Vehicles and used to generate excise bills for all registered vehicles in Hamilton. Adjustments to these bills are made at the Assessor’s Office when exemptions or abatements apply.

Our mission is to value real and personal property fairly and accurately, in compliance with Massachusetts laws. We also administer motor vehicle excise, exemptions, and abatement programs, and strive to address community concerns promptly 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.