WORCESTER’S FISCAL 2011 REAL ESTATE TAX RATE

Residential: $16.06 *

Commercial: $34.65 *

*Per thousand of value

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The FY 2012 tax rate has yet to be set due to a lengthy re-valuation process for residential and commercial properties.

 

Residents received their new assessments in March. Owners of four families and up, mixed use, commercial and industrial properties likely received their new assessments on May 1st or 2nd. Sadly, the majority of the non residential assessments has skyrocketed... 30% saw an increase of 40% or greater. 247 properties saw an increase of over 100% !

 

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Property owners can call the customer service center at 508.929.1300, Mon. - Fri., 7:30 am to 5 pm, to set a date and time to speak with an assessor. The Assessor's Office, located at City Hall, 455 Main Street, Room 209, is open Mon. - Fri., during normal city hall business hours (8:30 am to 5 pm) and will hold extended office hours on Sat., May 5 from 8:30 am to 3 pm, Tues., May 8 and Weds., May 9 from 7:30 am to 7 pm. The public outreach process must close on May 9 at 7 pm to allow for final submission of all mandated requirements to the state's Department of Revenue.