Massachusetts (MA) Property Tax Info

Property Tax Rank in US (best =1)	48
Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1)	39
Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1)	13
Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate	1.20%
Is Personal Property Taxable	Yes
Massachusetts State Website	http://mass.gov/
Capital	Boston
Largest City	Boston
Largest Metro Area	4,875,390
Other Details	Massachusetts Property Tax Rate Massachusetts Property Tax is a rather expensive state when it comes to property tax bills for its residents. In fact, the median annual property tax payment is $4,899. Tax rates are set locally by cities and towns in Massachusetts, with total rates generally ranging from 1% to 2% (10 to 20 mills). Incorporating all areas, the state’s average effective tax rate is 1.17%. This is above the national average, which is 1.07%. Homeowners in Massachusetts face some of the largest annual property tax bills of any state in the country. The median annual property tax payment in the state is $4,899. The state’s average effective tax rate of 1.17% is higher than the national average.

Important Dates

Massachusetts Property Tax Filing Deadline Mar 1
Massachusetts Property Tax Appeal Deadline Within 30 days after the mailing of the first half actual or third quarter tax bill to the local assessor's office