Sometimes, the Boston Assessor's Office gets it wrong.
Boston declares a well-thought opinion of value. But sometimes makes mistakes. And values too high. The owner pays the price. And it is painful.
Luckily, the Boston Assessor's Office is open and transparent. You can dispute the value they declare, and get a reduction in taxes paid.
Though, this is hard. You have to craft an argument showing why the property is overassessed. Considering local regulations. And information about markets and neighbors.
Adding, the timeline is tough.
- NowCurrent assessment
- Late December New values published
- Early FebruaryAbatement deadline
- Next late DecemberNew values published again