Franklin County, Massachusetts

355 East Central Street
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Tel: 508-520-4920
Fax: 508-520-4923

County Website: Franklin county
Assessor Website: Franklin county assessor

Franklin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Gather all necessary documents, such as property deeds, recent property appraisals, and any other relevant information.
Contact the Franklin County Assessor's office to find out the deadline for filing an appeal and request any necessary forms. https://www.franklincounty-ma.gov/assessors-office
Fill out the appeal form and include all required documentation. Submit the form and documentation to the Assessor's office before the deadline.
The Assessor's office will review your appeal and may schedule a hearing to discuss your case. Attend the hearing and present any additional evidence or arguments in support of your appeal.
The Assessor's office will make a decision on your appeal and inform you of the outcome.
If the decision is not in your favor, you may be able to appeal to the Franklin County Board of Assessors. https://www.franklincounty-ma.gov/assessors-office/board-of-assessors
If you are still not satisfied with the decision, you can file an appeal to the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board (ATB). https://www.mass.gov/orgs/appellate-tax-board
Consider seeking legal or professional advice if you are not familiar with the appeal process. https://www.massbar.org/public-resources/lawyer-referral-service

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Franklin county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Franklin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Franklin county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Franklin county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Franklin county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Franklin county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Franklin county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Franklin county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Franklin county Massachusetts tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Franklin County

Homes in Franklin county have a median home value of $239,918.

Franklin county home values are ranked 12 out of 14 counties in the state of Massachusetts for median home price. The average median home value in Massachusetts is $400,226. Hampden county has the lowest median price at $215,884. Nantucket county has the highest median price at $1,152,210.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Franklin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~84%.

Massachusetts Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Franklin county is $61,198.

Compared to the state of Massachusetts and the United States, Franklin county's median household income is lower than the state of Massachusetts's average median household income of $80,795 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Franklin county's population has grown from 70,086 in 1990 to 71,029 in 2020, an increase of 1.3% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of Massachusetts's population has grown from 6,016,425 in 1990 to 7,029,917 in 2020, an increase of 17% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Franklin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Massachusetts and the United States.

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Franklin County Massachusetts Cities

Ashfield, Buckland, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Leyden, Millers Falls, Monroe, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Rowe, Shelburne Falls, Shutesbury, South Deerfield, Sunderland, Turners Falls, Warwick, Wendell, Wendell Depot

Franklin County Massachusetts Zipcodes

01054 / 01072 / 01301 / 01330 / 01337 / 01338 / 01339 / 01340 / 01341 / 01342 / 01344 / 01346 / 01349 / 01350 / 01351 / 01355 / 01360 / 01364 / 01367 / 01370 / 01373 / 01375 / 01376 / 01378 / 01379 / 01380 /

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