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Public Disclosure Notice For Revaluation, 10/2/2023 – 10/9/2023

The Ashby Board of Assessors has been conducting the FY 2024 Quinquennial Revaluation as required by Mass. State Law. This update of values ensures that all property is assessed at full and fair market value as of January 1, 2023. The Assessors have received preliminary certification by the Mass. Dept. of Revenue. Public Disclosure period will be available to the public from Monday 10/2/2023 through Monday 10/9/2023. Please click here for more details. Preliminary values are available here.

Role of Assessors in Municipal Finance

The Board of Assessors is elected to three-year terms. State law requires that assessors value all real estate and personal property subject to taxation. Assessed valuations are based on “full and fair cash value” as of the January 1^st preceding each fiscal year.

All of the assessors’ activities are intended to ensure that taxpayers pay an equitable tax. Every year assessors conduct market studies to determine what value adjustments are required to maintain property values at or near 100% of market value. The State Department of Revenue requires assessors to submit their valuations for review and certification every three years.

Assessors do not raise or lower taxes. That responsibility falls to those citizens who choose to be involved with Town Meeting and the budget preparation process. Assessors simply assess taxes in an amount sufficient to cover state and local appropriations.