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The role of the Assessors Office, under the direction of the Board of Assessors, is the valuation of all real and personal property throughout the entire community. The Department of Revenue requires that all property is valued at full and fair cash value which ensures that all property owners pay their fair and equitable share of the yearly tax burden. This office is responsible for meeting and adhering to strict certification requirements of the
Department of Revenue. To meet these requirements, the assessors are obligated to revalue all properties yearly and, once every three years, undergo a state recertification audit. In addition to its appraisal duties, the Assessors Office responsibilities include the processing of property tax abatements, personal exemptions, excise tax issues as well as various real estate related inquiries.
The goal of the Assessors office is to assist the public with your questions and concerns in a efficient and courteous manner. Listed above are various links to information and other websites that are commonly used by this office and often referred to taxpayers by our staff. If you cannot find what you are looking for here on the website, please call and ask a member of the office staff. We are here to assist you.
Fiscal Year 2012 marks the beginning of a triennial Revaluation Year for the Town of Stoneham. A Revaluation Year occurs every 3rd year and differs from a non revaluation year in 2 ways. First, a more detailed level of scrutiny of proposed valuations by the Department of Revenue. Second, a Revaluation Year also allows for taxpayers to review valuations prior to their final commitment to the December tax bill. These preliminary valuations will be available for review for a 2 week period. The Board of Assessors will be conducting informal hearings with taxpayers to discuss these proposed valuations upon taxpayer request. After the Assessors Office has received preliminary approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2012 valuations, notification will be made to the public via the newspaper and on this website as to when and where these valuations
may be reviewed.
If you have any questions or concerns about the information above, please feel free to contact the Assessors Office.
Fiscal Year 2012 Tax Rates:
Residential $12.60
C.I.P $20.25
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