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FY25 Property Tax Information
| Type | Cost per $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Residential | $ 6.35 |
| Commercial/Industrial | $ 11.52 |
| Personal Property | $ 11.52 |
| Residential Exemption | $499,263.00 |
| Tax Savings from Residential Exemption | $3,170.00 |
The City of Cambridge FY2025 real estate and personal property tax bills will be mailed on October 25, 2024. The first half portion is due and payable on November 25, 2024. The second half portion will be issued on April 1, 2025 and due on May 1, 2025.
Pay Real Estate and Personal Property Tax bills online for a convenience fee. Learn More.
Overvaluation abatement applications are due November 25, 2024.
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 April 1, 2025. 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 site or contact the Assessing Department at (617) 349-4343 or at assessors@cambridgema.gov.
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.
The Assessing Department will be offering virtual neighborhood taxpayer assistance meetings via Zoom. Prior to the scheduled date, links to the meeting will be available on the Assessing Department's website at https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/Assessing.
(To complete applications for income-related exemptions, a copy of your 2023 income tax return will be required.)
For assistance with any questions concerning the value of your property, please contact the City’s Assessing Department. Department staff and assessors and are available Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:30 am-12:00 noon. To schedule an appointment, contact the Assessing department at (617) 349-4343.
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 |
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