DLS Databank Reports

View trends in new growth including year-over-year changes in new growth applied to the levy limit by type. New Growth is the additional tax revenue generated by new construction, renovations and other increases in the property tax base during a calendar year. It does not include value increases caused by normal market forces or revaluations.

View state-wide and local trends in excess levy capacity.

This report shows the votes at an election to approve an override in order to fund appropriations for a particular stabilization fund.

The residential exemption calculator projects the estimated impact of adopting a Residential Exemption, a local option authorized by M.G.L. Ch. 59, s.5C that allows a community to shift a portion of the tax burden away from certain lower valued residential properties to higher valued homes.

Excess and Deficiency is the amount by which cash, accounts receivable, and other assets exceed a regional school district's liabilities and reserves. (Regional school district annual balance sheet report).

This report shows the votes at an election to permanently increase (override) or decrease (underride) the levy limit.

This report shows additional tax generated by new construction, renovations and other increases in the property tax base during a calendar year.

Are you interested in key financial and socioeconomic data for a city or town? Our Municipal Financial Self-Assessment shows data and trends influencing a community's overall financial health.

Key municipal fiscal health indicators

Excess Levy Capacity is the difference between the levy limit and the amount of real and personal property taxes actually levied in a given year.