Responsibilities
- Classify and determine "full and fair cash value" of all real and personal property according to Massachusetts General Law (Chapter 59) (external link)
- Review and act upon all real and personal property abatement applications
- Process all motor vehicle abatement requests
- Review and process all exemption applications for qualifying elderly, widowed, blind, or disabled veteran citizens
- Review all applications for accuracy regarding tax incentives for land used for recreational, forestry, or agricultural purposes
- Implement a revaluation of the Town's real and personal property every three years
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Contact
David Burgess
Principal Assessor
4 Boltwood Ave.
Town Hall
Amherst, MA 01002
Ph: 413-259-3024
Fx: 413-259-2401
Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm except Thursdays 12 noon to 4:30 pm |