Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Real property values represent the market value of the property on January 1st, ie what the property would likely sell for if put on the open market. Additional information is available at our real estate page.
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There are many different exemptions available. Personal exemptions are designed to aid disabled Veterans, elderly and senior taxpayers, blind individuals, and surviving spouses and minor children. Additional information is available at our Exemption Guidelines and Forms page.
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Excise abatements are warranted when a vehicle is sold, traded, or donated within the year, or has been registered in another state.
General information required for an abatement is based on “what happened to the car” and “what happened to the plate.”
Details can be found on our Motor Vehicle Excise page.
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AssessorsA complete description of Personal Property Tax can be found at our Personal Property page.
The Personal Property tax is levied principally on businesses and is based upon the non-real estate, tangible assets.
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No, the FY2019 bills do not include the debt exclusion for the new Kennedy Middle School or the new Fire Station. However, this bill does include past debt exclusions for the Community Senior Center, High School, and Wilson Middle School.
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The tax rate for fiscal year 2019 is $12.71 per $1,000 of assessed value. To calculate your taxes using this rate use the following formula:
Taxes = Assessed Value x 0.01271
Additional information regarding tax rates can be found at: our Tax Rate History page.