Assessors
Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2023: $13.03
(per thousand dollars of valuation)
The Assessor's office is open on Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The office may be contacted via telephone at 978-928-1400 Ext. 203, and email at assessors@hubbardstonma.
The Town of Hubbardston has contracted with Regional Resource Group, Inc. to now provide online Assessing services!
The online agent is accessible via smartphone, tablet, or pc.
Clicking on the link below will allow you to chat with a live agent who can answer your questions and assist you in your assessing needs.
- Abutter’s Lists
- Change of Address
- Motor Vehicle Abatement
- Property Record Card Request
- Senior or Veterans Exemptions
- Valuation Questions
Virtual Assessor agents are available Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
*During off hours, you may leave your information and an agent will get back to you within 1 business day.
Responsibilities
The Assessor's Office is required by Massachusetts law to list and value all real and personal property as of January 1. All assessed values in Massachusetts are based on "full and fair cash value." The Assessors are responsible for meeting the certification requirements of the Department of Revenue. To meet these requirements, the Assessors are obligated to revalue all town properties yearly, and undergo a recertification audit from the state once every five years.
The Assessor's Office also administers the following programs:
- Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Abatement
- Personal Property Form of List
- Senior, Veteran, Blind, & Surviving Children/Spouse Real Estate Exemptions
- Chapter Land (61, 61A, 61B)
- 3ABC Exemptions
- Tax Deferrals
- Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Abatements
- Property/Parcel Information
- Abutter's Lists
- Name/Address Changes
- Registry of Deeds Information
- Property Map Data Updates
The Board of Assessors is an elected board made up of three members. One member is elected each year for a three-year term.
*Please see below for Staff Contacts and Board Members.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Genny Daniels | Assessing Assistant | 978-928-1400 X203 |
Robert W Heckman | Regional Associate Assessor | 978-728-9938 |
Board Members
Name | Title |
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Jeffrey A Young | Member |
Albert Afonso | Member |
John K Prentiss | Chairman |