Does the Assessor need to inspect my house?

Answer

By state mandate every property in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is subject to inspection by a representative of the local Assessors Department at least once every ten years. Our property inspections are ongoing, and are systematically organized to conform to the 10 year visitation cycle.  Requests to  property owners are sent asking for their cooperation in accomplishing the goal of inspecting the property.  We make every effort to provide a convenient appointment schedule for property owners. The inspection lasts only fifteen minutes or so. An interior property inspection is an important factor in determining an equitable and accurate assessment for your property.