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FISCAL YEAR 2026 CLASSIFICATION HEARING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 5:30PM

CITY OF LYNN
Notice: The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the City Council Chambers at 5:30 pm on the following: 
Public Hearing to Decide on the Percentages of the FY26 Tax Levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property and the financial effect of available alternatives, including the open space discount, the residential exemption, and the small commercial exemption.

Per Janet Rowe, City Clerk

(Posted to City of Lynn Assessors webpage 11.3.2025)

 Classification Report 

New for FY2026: The City of Lynn has accepted the provisions of MGL Ch. 59 S5 (54).

This means the city will exempt $10,000 of fair cash value on personal property.

Key Points
If the value of personal property is $10,000 or less, no tax bill is issued.
This exemption applies to all personal property owners in Lynn.

    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