How to pay property tax in Massachusetts
2 sourced points for Massachusetts, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- If your bank or mortgage company pays your tax, it's still your job to make sure the payments are made on time. mass.govOct 21
- Applying for an abatement doesn't put the bill on hold. It's better to pay and get a refund than to leave the bill unpaid. avon-ma.govOct 21
The dates
| Date and source | Deadline | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 every yearmass.govOct 21 | Bills due Quarterly towns: third quarter (actual bill) due | All 14 Massachusetts counties |
| May 1 every yearmass.govOct 21 | Bills due Quarterly towns: last quarter due | All 14 Massachusetts counties |
| August 1 every yearmass.govOct 21 | Bills due Quarterly towns: first estimated bill due | All 14 Massachusetts counties |
| November 1 every yearmass.govOct 21 | Bills due Quarterly towns: second estimated bill due | All 14 Massachusetts counties |
| Varies, see rule set by noticemass.govOct 21 | Bills due Twice-a-year towns: each bill due Usually 30 days after the bill is mailed. | All 14 Massachusetts counties |