City Of Cambridge - Department Announcement

A Message from the Finance Department

FY10 Property Tax Information

FY 2010 Tax Rates (per $1,000)

Residential

$7.72

Commercial/Industrial

$18.75

Personal Property

$18.75

Residential Exemption

$198,423

Tax Savings from Residential Exemption

$1,531.83

The City of Cambridge FY2010 real and personal property tax bills will be mailed on October 9, 2009.The first half portion is due and payable on November 9, 2009. The second half portion most likely will be due and payable on May 1, 2010

Application for Abatements and Exemptions

Overvaluation abatement applications are due November 9, 2009. Click here to learn more about the overvaluation abatement and to download an abatement application form.

Applications for the residential exemption and other statutory exemptions are due no later than January 8, 2010. Click here for more information about the residential and other statutory exemptions and to download a residential exemption application form .

For more information about abatements and exemptions, browse the Assessing Department’s web page at http://www.cambridgema.gov/ASSESS/index.cfm or contact the Assessing Department at 617 349 4343 or at assessors@cambridgema.gov.

Assessment Information

For questions regarding property valuation, please contact the City of Cambridge Assessing Department at 617 349 4343 or assessors@cambridgema.gov. Property information also is available via the on-line property database.

Taxpayer Assistance Available

Assistance with property tax exemption application forms will be available from Oct.13 - Oct. 29 at the following times and locations: (To complete applications for income-related exemptions, a copy of your 2008 income tax return will be required.)

Date

Time

Location

Address

Oct. 13, 2009

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

North Cambridge Senior Center

2050 Mass. Ave.

Oct. 15, 2009

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Citywide Senior Center

806 Mass. Ave.

Oct. 20, 2009

10 a.m. - 12 p.m

Boudreau Branch Library

245 Concord Ave.

Oct. 22, 2009

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Valente Branch Library

826 Cambridge St.

Oct. 27, 2009

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

O’Connell Branch Library

48 Sixth St.

Oct. 29, 2009

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

West Cambridge Youth Ctr.

680 Huron Ave.

For assistance with any questions concerning the value of your property, contact the City’s Assessing Department. Office Hours are Monday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. To schedule an appointment contact the Assessing Department at (617) 349-4343.

Billing Information

For information about billing or payments, please contact the City of Cambridge Finance Department at 617 349 4220 or treasurer@cambridgema.gov.

Did you know that you can view your real estate and personal property tax bills online?

Are you currently using your bank’s online payment service to pay City of Cambridge bills? If so, please be sure to use the below information when making a payment. Please direct payments to the Finance Department, City of Cambridge, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Payee:	City of Cambridge Real Estate Tax	City of Cambridge Personal Property Tax	City of Cambridge Motor Vehicle Excise Tax	City of Cambridge Water/Sewer
Account Number:	Parcel ID	Bill Number (6 digits)	Plate Number	Acct. Number (8 digits)
Memo:	Tax Year	Tax Year	Tax Year	Year