DLS Databank Reports

This report shows special taxing districts tax rates certified by the Director of Account as part of the Tax Rate Recapitulation submission and approval. This data appears on page 1 of the District Tax Rate Recap Sheet.

This report shows municipal tax rates certified by the Director of Account as part of the Tax Rate Recapitulation submission and approval. This data appears on page 1 of the Municipal Tax Rate Recap Sheet.

This data visualization report allows the you to determine how close a community is to setting the property tax rate this year.

Property tax levies by the five major property classes (residential, open space, commercial, industrial and personal property) as reported on page 1 of the municipal tax rate recapitulation sheet.

Property tax levies by the five major property classes (residential, open space, commercial, industrial and personal property) as reported on page 1 of the district tax rate recapitulation sheet.

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

Use the Average Single Family Tax Bill for Massachusetts cities and towns to view the average single-family tax bill. The tax bill cannot be calculated for communities that did not set their tax rate at the time of this report.

Listing of local options selected by a municipality relating to property tax exemptions granted under Ch. 59, section 5.

Report listing local adoptions that impact property taxes assessed.

This report show the difference between the levy limit and the amount of real and personal property taxes actually levied in a given year. Annually, the select board or city council must be informed of excess levy capacity and their acknowledgment must be submitted to DLS when setting the tax rate.