Southborough Taxes

I’ve heard plenty of talk about property taxes around town lately. Some say they’re too high, others think they’re comparable with area towns. I haven’t heard anyone say they’re too low, but I suppose it’s possible. Sounds like a good topic for the next My Southborough poll. You’ll find it off to the right in Read the full article → from Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?

We’ve been talking about property taxes recently. Last week I showed you how to calculate your 2009 property tax. Today we’ll take a look at how the property tax rate has changed in recent years. According to numbers posted by the Assessors Office, the tax rate for fiscal year 2009 is the highest since 2000. Read the full article → from Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade

Last week I told you know about the 9% increase in property taxes for FY09. So what does that mean for your tax bill? Here’s how to determine how much you’ll pay this year. First, you need to know what your house is assessed for. The Southborough Assessors Office has posted the latest assessments on Read the full article → from How to calculate your property tax for 2009

The Board of Selectmen last night voted to approve a 9% increase in property taxes for fiscal year 2009 (07/01/08 – 06/30/09). That works out to an average increase of $648 per family. Property taxes are based on real estate valuations. In Southborough, the average valuation for a single family home decreased from $576,600 in Read the full article → from Property taxes are on the rise