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Ask Charles Cherney - Question #47 - What is the residential tax rate in Somerville, MA?

What is the 2026 residential tax rate
in Somerville, Massachusetts?

For 2026, the residential tax rate in Somerville, MA is $10.98 per $1,000 of assessed value.

The 2026 Somerville residential tax rate of $10.98 per $1,000 of assessed value is a increase of 7 cents from 2025. 

The Fiscal Year is July 1 to June 30.

Taxes collected quarterly in August, November, February, and May.

For fiscal year 2026 the Somerville residential exemption is set at $416,961, allowing for a tax savings of $4,578 in 2026.
All residential taxpayers who own and occupy their Somerville property as their principal residence as of January 1, 2025, may apply for the FY26 residential exemption.

CLICK HERE to enter the Somerville online assessor's database and look up any residential property.

CLICK HERE for answers from the City of Somerville to frequently asked questions about assessing.

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