Holliston Reporter

“I am building a new house in town. My lawyer told me that you can’t assess it until an occupancy permit is issued. Is that correct?”

Your lawyer is completely and absolutely incorrect. I don’t pretend to practice law, so your lawyer should not pretend to be an assessor!

If I received an exemption on my property taxes, why do I have to apply for it again?

“If I received an exemption on my property taxes, why do I have to apply for it again?”

Question:
“I read that President Trump wants to get rid of property taxes for anyone over 65 years old. When will this happen?”

Question:

“I submitted an application for a property tax abatement. When will I hear back about its status?”

Ask the Assessor January 2026

“I applied for an exemption this year. When will I know that I’ve received it?”

FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROPOSED VALUES

The tax rate is usually set in November. Who actually sets it?

Ask the Assessor“ Why is there such a limited time period for me to ask for an abatement of my property’s assessed valuation?”