Assessors

ONLINE PROPERTY TAX MAPS AND GIS INFORMATION
The new web site can be accessed at https://next.axisgis.com/shutesburyma

Notice —
The annual Tax Classification Hearing was held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.  You can read a report of the hearing here.

FISCAL YEAR 2024 TAX RATES:
Residential:  $17.83 per $1,000 of valuation
Commercial, Industrial & Personal Property:  $17.81 per $1,000 of valuation
Certified by the MA Department of Revenue on 11/14/23.

The Board of Assessors is always willing to discuss individual assessments with property owners.
Please call the Assessors’ office with any questions or concerns.

FISCAL YEAR 2024 OLD-TO-NEW-VALUES

Useful Information and links

Search Franklin County deeds MassLandRecords.com (select "Name Search" or Property Search" among Search Criteria at top of webpage).

Department of Revenue - Division of Local Services' videos on municipal finance topics

Motor Vehicle Excise tax information

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatement Application Form

Property Tax Exemption Guides

 

Chapter 61 Reminders

This reminder is for all Chapter 61 property owners that your applications are due on or before October 1st.  Recreational (61-B) and Agricultural (61-A) applicants are required to apply every year by October 1st.  If you are classified in Forestry (61) and have a Forest Management Plan which expires on December 31st, your completed application and updated Forest Management Plan also should be received October 1st of that year.

 

CPA Local Community Preservation Act Surcharge & Exemption (.pdf file)