Massachusetts property tax late penalties and interest
4 sourced points for Massachusetts, each linked to the official page it comes from.
- Under Massachusetts law there's no grace period. Late real estate tax is charged interest at 14% a year, starting at midnight on each due date. avon-ma.govOct 21
- When a bill becomes past due, the collector sends a demand notice. A demand has to go out before the town can start a tax taking. mass.govOct 21
- Unpaid tax becomes a lien on the property automatically. The collector can place the property into tax title within five calendar years from the January 1 assessment date. mass.govOct 21
- After a tax taking, the treasurer must wait at least six months before starting foreclosure in Land Court. mass.govOct 21