Abatement Process

 The Abatement Process

An abatement application (available at Assessor’s site) can be completed as soon as you receive your Third quarter tax bill. The Assessors’ Office cannot accept applications before those bills are mailed in December. The deadline for filing an abatement applications with the Assessors’ Office is the due date of the Third quarter tax bill (usually February 1).
 

Application for Exemption or Deferral

If you qualify for an exemption or a deferral, the deadline for filing an application is April 1. The exemption or deferral reduction will be deducted equally from the third and fourth quarter bill. An adjusted bill will be mailed showing the reduction granted.
 

Penalties for Late Payment

Under the quarterly payment system, interest of 14% per annum will be charged for the number of days the payment is overdue after the due date. Timely payment (of all quarterly bills) is generally a prerequisite to preserving an owner’s right to appeal an abatement decision of the Board of Assessors.
 

Certificates of Municipals Liens are available for $25.00 per parcel.