Assessors

About the Assessing Department

The Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is the local agency that handles all local taxes as set by the General Laws of the Commonwealth.

Composition of the Board

The Board of Assessors has three members:

  • The Director of Assessing, appointed by the Chief Financial Officer.

  • Two Assessors, appointed by the City Council.

Supporting Staff: The Board is supported by:

  • A Field Assessor, who inspects and measures properties.

  • Three clerical staff who manage the Board's database and assist with administrative tasks.

Oversight by the Department of Revenue

The Department of Revenue's (DOR) Division of Local Services (DLS) oversees the Assessing Department's work. The DOR:

  • Certifies that property is assessed at full and fair cash value.

  • Reviews revenue and spending projections to ensure compliance with Proposition 2-1/2 before approving the tax rate each year.

Assessment Procedures

The Board's assessment methods are reviewed every five years to meet minimum performance standards. This ensures full and fair cash valuation, approved by the Commissioner of Revenue.

Mission Statement:

"To provide fair and equitable assessments for all property in the City of Lynn. To serve a multicultural community efficiently and professionally while utilizing emerging technologies and procedures. Ensuring our process is administered with integrity, transparency, and consistency."

 

For general inquiries, please email [email protected] or call (781) 586-6702.

Tax bills can be found here: City Hall Systems - eBilling ePayment