Norfolk County, Massachusetts

614 High Street
Dedham, Massachusetts 02027

Tel: 781-461-6105
Fax: 781-326-6480

County Website: Norfolk county
Assessor Website: Norfolk county assessor

Norfolk County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

If you disagree with your assessment after receiving your third quarter tax bill, you may file an abatement application with the Board of Assessors
Forms are available at the Assessing Office, on the Assessor's home page under Applications & Forms or on the Mass Department of Revenue website, RE and PP Abatement Application.
By law, all abatement applications must be received in the Assessing Office no later than the third quarter payment due date, February 1, or postmarked by that same date.
Applications received after that date or postmarked later than February 1, cannot, by law, be considered by the Board of Assessors.

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Norfolk county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Norfolk 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. Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk county Massachusetts tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Norfolk County

Homes in Norfolk county have a median home value of $490,860.

Norfolk county home values are ranked 5 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, Norfolk county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~276%.

Massachusetts Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Norfolk county is $105,320.

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

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Norfolk county's population has grown from 616,087 in 1990 to 725,981 in 2020, an increase of 18% 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.

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

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Norfolk County Massachusetts Cities

Avon, Bellingham, Braintree, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Dover, East Walpole, Foxboro, Franklin, Holbrook, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Milton, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Quincy, Randolph, Sharon, South Walpole, Stoughton, Walpole, Westwood, Weymouth, Wrentham

Norfolk County Massachusetts Zipcodes

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Massachusetts Counties

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