Assessor

The Assessor's Office is located on the first floor of Newburyport City Hall and is open during regular City Hall hours.

A major responsibility of this department is to estimate the value of all real and personal property within the City. It is the buyers and sellers who determine actual value, the assessments merely reflect market conditions. We also maintain city records for real estate and personal property tax billing, as well as motor vehicle and boat excise tax billing. In addition, the Assessor is actively involved in the tax rate setting process.

Abatement and exemption applications must be filed with the Assessor's Office. Anyone who thinks they may be eligible should contact this office.

• FY 2024 tax rate is $9.97/$1,000
• FY 2023 tax rate was $10.74/$1,000
• FY 2022 tax rate was $12.01/$1,000