NOTICE 

The Town of Ashland has begun the process of converting our current software Tyler to Vision. This process will not be complete until April of 2026. This will not have any affect on the assessing or billing in any way. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Assessor's office 508-881-0100.

CYCLICAL INSPECTIONS

What are cyclical inspections: The State requires the Assessors to inspect every house at least once every 10 years to ensure accuracy and fair market value.

How is it done: Every year the Assessors concentrate on inspecting 1/10^th of the town.  Assessors will go door-to-door requesting inspection.  If no one is home or it is an inconvenient time, we will leave a door tag requesting you contact us to make an appointment.  

What to expect at the visit: The inspector will go over your property record card for accuracy. They will look at the home’s condition, materials, finished & unfinished spaces. They will recheck the exterior measurements and take a current exterior picture. The entire visit typically takes no more than 10 to 15 minutes

Thank you for your cooperation with this process. Any questions please call the office at 508-881-0100

Assessors Office

Town offices are now open to the public. Please contact us by email, assessorsoffice@ashlandmass.com or call 508-881-0100 extension 2012, to reach a staff member. If you need to submit an application to the department, please contact us, and we can work with you and determine the best way to submit your paperwork. 

Responsibilities

This department and its personnel maintain a long-standing commitment to the community and strive to provide exceptional service to the residents of Ashland in many ways. The Assessing Department is continually keeping up with the changes in the assessing profession through the constant improvement of computer technology and current applications of Mass. General Laws in order to provide efficient and accurate service to the residents of Ashland.

The Assessing Department is truly an important part of the municipal operations of the Town’s finances, housing data, and growth. Mostly known for valuing properties and issuing real estate tax bills, the Assessing Department also processes Motor Vehicle Excise bills that originate from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, qualifies candidates that are eligible for property tax Exemptions.

In addition to managing property data, the Assessing Department also possesses limited plot plan maps and other documents that residents are often in need of. Along with keeping abreast of trending and market conditions, the department stays current with the use of outside references and resources such as the Registry of Deeds, The Warren Group, and MLS sales information. Using these resources effectively helps to manage the housing data and plan for future fiscal growth of the Town.  

The Assessing Department falls under the jurisdiction of the Ashland Board of Assessors, a three member elected board. These elected officials have the authority to make decisions on all applications relative to the over-value of property, tax exemptions, and the like. The Board is educated and professional and treats property owners with fairness and honesty in dealing with assessment issues. Ashland is fortunate to have one of the most honest and hard-working assessing boards around, which is reflected in low numbers of appeals each year. That translates to money saved by the Town!