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BOARD OF ASSESSORS

What is the role of the Canton Board of Assessors?

Members of the Board of Assessors are elected for staggered three-year terms.

 

The Board of Assessors is responsible for:

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  • approving valuations

  • vetting abatement applications

  • reviewing property tax exemptions

  • managing the overlay account

  • providing new growth estimates during the budget process.

  • preparing and maintaining a property database that lists all taxable and non-taxable properties

  • acting as revenue experts within the municipal finance team 

  • working collaboratively with other local officials to determine the annual property tax rates

  • participating in local tax policy decisions. 

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Learn more about the role of the Board of Assessors here.

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For more information visit the Canton Assessing website.

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2024 Board of Assessors candidates

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