Department Details

JOHN P. O’DONNELL
Chairman

Phone

508-580-7194

Fax

508-580-7198

Email

[email protected]

Address

Brockton City Hall, 45 School Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Records Access Officer

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Board of Assessors

JOHN P. O’DONNELL – Chairman
508-897-6855
[email protected]

CHRISTOPHER J. PIKE
508-897-6857
[email protected]

ANTHONY PAULL
508-897-6862
[email protected]

 

Board of Assessors

FY25 DOR Approved Assessed Values by Street

Tax Classification Document FY25

The Board of Assessors meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Assessors Office, Room B-10 at City Hall.

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Assessor's Office

Our mission is to accurately assess property while providing knowledgeable information and service to the public. We determine the value of both real estate and personal property in Brockton for the purpose of taxation.

The Assessor's Office is responsible for maintaining and updating the real estate data, real estate ownership, and personal (business) property records for the City of Brockton.

The office is also responsible for classifying real estate, residential, commercial, industrial or open space; determining the full fair cash value of real estate for the purpose of taxation; administering motor vehicle and boat excise taxes for the city; and administering abatement, exemptions and deferrals in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws.

In addition to those responsibilities, we review deed recordings for Brockton as provided by the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, looking for ownership and other changes, subdivisions, mergers, etc., to update city records accordingly.  We review all properties for which a building permit has been issued by the city, to determine what changes or additions have been made.  The Assessor's Office then updates the property’s valuation accordingly.  Office staff also visits businesses to audit personal property and to determine ownership changes. We are here to serve our tax payers.

Abatement Deadlines

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ABATEMENT INFORMATION

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Assessor's Database

The information delivered through this newly formatted on-line database through our GIS Maps page is provided in the spirit of open access to government information and is intended as an enhanced service and convenience to citizens of Brockton, MA. Users can enter the information they are searching for in the upper left search box.  If you are searching for a street only enter the street name, do not use ST or AVE.

The providers of this database: Tighe & Bond and Brockton, MA assume no liability for any error or omission in the information provided here.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For your convenience we have provided answers to frequently asked questions fielded to the Assessor's Office. How your assessment is determined?, Will your assessment change if you repair your property? What are the Historic Tax Rates, and a Glossary of Terms are included.

 

 

 

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Understanding The Residential Exemption

The residential exemption, MGL c. 59, § 5C, is a not-oftentimes voted provision of the 1979 classification law that shifts the tax burden within the Residential class from the lower valued properties to the higher valued ones and to those owned by nonresidents. This article will take a look at the exemption’s requirements, how the exemption works and will conclude with some frequently asked questions of the Division of Local Services.

BROCKTON DOES NOT OFFER RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION.

 

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Exemptions

As approved by state law, the Board of Assessors administers tax assistance programs for various eligible taxpayers.
Additional information for the exemptions listed below can be obtained by contacting the Assessors Department at (508) 580-7194 or by emailing [email protected]

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How Are Taxes Billed?

Real estate and personal property are valued as of January 1st of the calendar year for the Fiscal Year which runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year. Brockton issues bills on a quarterly basis:

The first and second notices of taxes are sent out as preliminary tax bills and are based on the prior year’s taxes. These bills are issued on July 1st and October 1st respectively and are due within 30 days from the date of issue.

The third tax bill is known as the “actual tax bill” and is issued January 1st. It reflects the tax rate resulting from the classification shift approved by the City Council, the new Fiscal Year valuations, and the total tax for the year. The City of Brockton cannot set the tax rate until the valuations and the recap sheet are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

The fourth and final bill for the Fiscal Year is issued April 1st. The property tax amounts due for the third and fourth quarters reflect any tax increase for the Fiscal Year.

Abatements

The issuance of the third quarter bill (actual) triggers the time limit for the abatement process. If a taxpayer has a dispute with their property’s valuation, or questions the description of their property, the taxpayer should file an abatement application. The abatement application must be filed in the Assessor's Office no later than February 1st or have a United States Postal Service postmark of no later than February 1st.

Due Dates

Real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle excise tax bills are due within 30 days from the date of issue. Boat excise tax bills are due within 60 days. Exemptions and deferrals may be filed under the various statutes, no later than three months (90 days) from the issuance of the third (actual) tax bill. Abatement, exemption and deferral applications must be on approved forms. All applications are available in the Assessor's Office, located in the basement of City Hall, 45 School St., during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Current Tax Rate FY '24

  • Residential Tax Rate: $12.02/$1,000 of assessed value
  • Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property Tax Rate: $24.05/$1,000 of assessed value

Historic Tax Rates

Income & Expense

Documents and Forms

The Assessors are requesting abatement applications to include the additional forms detailed below for each property type.

All information submitted with the additional forms need to cover the previous calendar year. The residential property request is for single, two and three families and condominiums. Income and expense statements should be submitted with the apartments of 4 or more units, mixed use, commercial and industrial properties. If owner occupied, please submit expenses.

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