Division of Local Services (DLS)

DLS promotes sound municipal finance management practices and supports local officials by providing guidance, training and oversight.

Upcoming events

  • Completing the Form DE-1 - Webinar

    Wednesday, September 9, 2026
    2 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    The BOA Director of Accounts will present on how to complete form DE-1.
  • What's New in Municipal Law 2026 - Waltham, MA

    175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452
    Thursday, September 17, 2026
    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    The Division of Local Services Legal Staff will offer its annual seminar "What's New in Municipal Law" for local officials.
  • What's New in Municipal Law 2026 - Holyoke, MA

    500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
    Thursday, September 24, 2026
    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    The Division of Local Services Legal Staff will offer its annual seminar "What's New in Municipal Law" for local officials.
  • What's New in Municipal Law 2026 - Virtual

    Monday, September 28, 2026 10 a.m. -
    Thursday, October 1, 2026 12 p.m.
    Monday, September 28, 2026 10 a.m. - Thursday, October 1, 2026 12 p.m.
    The Division of Local Services Legal Staff will offer its annual seminar "What's New in Municipal Law" for local officials.

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The Division of Local Services is responsible for ensuring fairness and equity in local property taxation, overseeing local accounting and treasury management, interpreting state laws that affect local governance, distributing monthly local aid to cities, towns and school districts, maintaining a comprehensive municipal finance data warehouse, and providing municipal financial management consulting services and training. Our Introduction to DLS video provides an overview of the many services we offer. To learn even more about the Division, please watch our Meet DLS webinar, which includes additional information from each of the Division’s Bureau Chiefs.

Tax Status Report

Want to know how close your community is to setting a property tax rate? Use our Tax Rate Status Report to find out.

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