Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Quarterly Tax Bills

Real Estate and personal property bills are issued on a quarterly basis.

Bills will be mailed 30 Days prior to the due date.

Due dates for FY 2026 will be as follows:

Any questions relating to tax payments, please call the Collector’s Office: 978-468-5575. For all other questions regarding your tax bill, please call the Assessor’s Office: 978-468-5574.

Late Payments
If payments are not received by their due dates, the interest at the rate of 14% per annum will be charged on the unpaid and overdue amount. Note: POSTMARK DATES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Demand Bill – Fee and Interest
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 60, Sections 2A & 3A, payment is considered timely if received on or before the due date printed on the bill. Interest will start accruing the day after the due date.

Tax Taking & Foreclosure
All assessed owners as of January 1st with unpaid real estate taxes will receive a letter requesting payment by a specific date. Any unpaid bills will be advertised on the town website. An Instrument of Taking will be recorded at the Salem Registry of Deeds which places a lien on your property. If the outstanding taxes are not paid within six months, the Town has the legal right to begin foreclosure proceedings in Land Court.