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Heat Emergency in Boston
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Mayor Wu issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning Monday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 13. Splash pads are open at various parks and playgrounds, and several City pools are open for swimming.
Property Tax Calculator
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Mayor Wu filed legislation to lessen the impact of an increase in residential property taxes, but the measure wasn’t approved by the State Senate. Use our calculator to better understand how the legislation would have impacted you.

Tax Collection

Our work in the Collecting Division involves collecting property taxes and all other monies due to the City while serving taxpayers in a professional, courteous manner.

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We mail all tax bills and collect both current and delinquent taxes. We prepare and file tax takings and tax certification liens, issue municipal lien certificates, and prepare petitions for foreclosures with the Law Department. We also prepare property redemption certificates.

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  • 1 City Hall Square
    Window M-30
    Boston, MA 02201-2004
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    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Pay or view your bills online
How to pay your real estate taxes
How to pay your motor vehicle excise tax
Pay Delinquent Excise Tax or Past Due Excise Tax

Tips and resources

Tips and resources
Having issues with your real estate tax bill?

We have some information to help you with common problems.
Assessing Online search tool

Look up property parcel data — including assessed values and tax information — for each property in the City.
Betterments and your tax bill

When the City makes a public improvement, property owners in the area may be assessed a special property tax.
How to get a Municipal Lien Certificate

You can get a municipal lien certificate to find out how much tax you owe on a property.
Motor vehicle and boat tax

If you register your car in Boston or own a boat in the City, you need to pay annual taxes related to your ownership.

Related links

Related links
Assessing Department
Treasury Department
Appellate Tax Board
City Clerk
Mass. Dept. of Revenue
Mass. Dept. of Revenue - Division of Local Services
Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
Archives and Records Management
Contact
  • send an email
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Window M-30
    Boston, MA 02201-2004
  • icon-time
    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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