Fiscal 2024 FAQ

The Fiscal 2024 Tax Rate is $13.23 per thousand for all property classes (Residential, Commercial, Industrial and business Personal Property).

The new assessment for your property represents 100% of its approximate market value as of January 1, 2023. These values are largely based on valid sales from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, and also commercial/industrial income and expense information and personal property "Forms of List".  

Please feel free to contact the Assessor’s Office if you have any further questions or need additional information regarding your assessment at 508-865-4732.


How do I find a-- value, a property’s owner,  or a map & parcel number?

You can obtain this information by clicking here.


Why is the former owner’s name still on my tax bill?

This may appear confusing, but Chapter 59, Section 11, of the Massachusetts General Law reads, “Taxes on real estate shall be assessed, in the town where it lies, to the person who is the owner on January first.......”

The tax bill will carry the January 1st owner(s) name until the end of the subsequent fiscal year. 


After a change of ownership, how do I correct the name(s) on my tax bill?

To change a name or trustee’s name on a real estate tax bill, the Assessor’s Office must receive a copy of a recorded deed or newly recorded trustee document filed at the Worcester County Registry of Deeds or Land Court.

To remove a decedent’s name from a real estate tax bill, the Assessor’s Office requires a recorded copy of a Death Certificate or Inheritance Tax Release of Lien. If the ownership is held as Tenancy by the Entirety or Joint Tenancy, the decedent’s name can be removed. If the ownership is Tenancy in Common, the Assessor’s Office will make the change once the probate has been finalized.

In the event your name has changed, please provide the Assessor’s Office with the appropriately recorded document(s) from the Registry of Deeds or Land Court.


How do I change the mailing address on my tax bill?

Submit changes or corrections in writing to the Assessor’s Office via mail, facsimile, or in person during normal business hours. To ensure accuracy, please include the Parcel ID (map and lot), property location, current owner of record, and new mailing address. All requests must be signed and dated. A change of address form is available on the Assessors webpage.


As a resident of the Town of Millbury, do I qualify for any tax relief?

As a resident of the Town of Millbury, you may qualify for a tax exemption. An exemption releases an individual from the requirement to a portion of his/her property tax obligations.

Exemptions may be available to those individuals that meet the various requirements in the following categories:

Elderly -- If you are over 70; married, have assets below $64,383 (excluding your domicile), and your total income is less than $48,288; or

if you are 70, and single, have assets below $56,336 (excluding your domicile) and income less than $32,192 you may qualify for an elderly exemption.

Note: If your income is derived in part from Social Security benefits, the income limits are higher.

Blind -- If you are declared legally blind with the MA Commission for the Blind as of July 1st of the current fiscal year, you may qualify for a blind exemption.

Disabled Veteran/Surviving Spouse -- If you are a disabled veteran with at least a 10 percent disablement or a surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, you may qualify for a veteran’s exemption.

Surviving Spouse/Minor Child(ren) -- You may wish to contact the Assessor’s Office if you feel you qualify for this exemption. Assets cannot exceed $64,383 and income is not considered.

Note: In all cases, you must establish residency and property ownership to be considered for a tax exemption.

Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement --The Town of Millbury also offers a Senior Work-Off Program administered by the Council on Aging. Under this program you can work for the Town doing a variety of jobs and receive a reduction on your real estate taxes. You must be at least 60 years of age and meet certain eligibility requirements. Please contact the Council on Aging for more information at 508-865-9154.


I don’t qualify for the elderly exemption. Do I qualify for other assistance?

Massachusetts allows you to defer your taxes if you are 65 years old and meet certain ownership, residency, and income & asset qualifications. This deferment places a lien on your property and taxes must be paid back with interest.

Additionally there is a financial hardship exemption for persons aged and infirmed, also meeting certain ownership, residency, and income & asset qualifications. Contact the Assessor’s Office for more information.

All exemption applications must be submitted on or before the close of business on April 1st of the current fiscal year.