Assessed Values

Fiscal Year 2026 Assessments & Tax Bills

Values

Property valuations were adjusted for Fiscal Year 2026 after analysis of real estate sales that took place in calendar year 2023 and 2024 and represent 100% fair market value as of January 1, 2025. See Online Property Record Cards, which include Current FY26 Values or you can click here for a pdf of values by street name.

Owner

Taxable property is assessed to the record owner on January 1, 2025.

Tax Rate

The fiscal year 2026 Residential tax rate is $6.17 per $1,000 valuation. The fiscal year 2026 Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property tax rate is $5.71 per $1,000 valuation. The Community Preservation surcharge is an additional amount, calculated each year by multiplying the total Real Estate tax by 3%.

Tax Bills

The fiscal year 2026 tax bills, covering the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, are to be mailed October 27, 2025 (first half) and April 1, 2026 (second half). Tax bills are due 30 days after each billing date.

Abatements

Abatement applications for fiscal year 2026 must be filed with and addressed to the Board of Assessors, not the Tax Collector and must be USPS postmarked or received in the Assessors Office on or before 30 days after the October tax bills have been mailed. Application information is printed on the back of the first half bill. For Fiscal Year 2026 Abatement Applications are due by November 26, 2025, at 4 pm.

Exemptions

Exemption applications for qualifying (see note) seniors, veterans, the blind and hardship can be requested from the Assessors Office by calling 508-349-7004, ext. 117. Be advised all exemptions are due by April 1, 2026 by end of business.

Note: Only those persons whose Truro property is their domicile (primary residence) can apply for an exemption.

Residential Exemptions

Exemption applications are available on this website or can be requested from the Assessors Office by calling 508-349-7004, ext. 117. Be advised all exemptions are due by April 1, 2026 by end of business.