Assessors Department

FY2023 Tax Rate $16.34

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

About

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 Assessing 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.