Framingham Property Tax Records

Framingham property tax records include assessment data, ownership details, exemption status, and tax bills for all parcels in the city. The Assessors Office at 150 Concord St maintains these files and offers an online property lookup through MapGeo. Framingham sits in Middlesex County and uses split tax rates, with residential and commercial properties taxed at different levels. This guide walks through how to search, pay, and appeal property taxes in Framingham.

Search Framingham Property Records

The main way to look up Framingham property tax records is through the city's MapGeo property search portal. This tool lets you search by address, owner name, or parcel ID. Each result shows the assessed value, lot size, building details, ownership info, and tax data for the parcel. The system is free to use and updates as the Assessors Office posts new data. MapGeo also includes a map view, so you can click on any lot in the city to pull up its record.

The screenshot below shows the Framingham MapGeo portal, where property owners and the public can search tax records by address or parcel.

Search results on MapGeo include links to the property card, which has the full breakdown of how the assessor arrived at the value for each parcel.

Framingham also offers a GIS mapping tool for more visual research. The screenshot below comes from the Framingham GIS system, which shows parcel boundaries, zoning, and aerial views across the city.

The GIS tool is helpful when you need to identify a property by its location on a map rather than its street address. Both tools pull from the same underlying data maintained by the Assessors Office.

Framingham Assessors Office

The Framingham Assessors Office handles all assessment work in the city. The office is at 150 Concord St, Room 101, Framingham, MA 01702. You can call them at 508-532-5415. Staff set the assessed value for every parcel each year, process exemption applications, and manage abatement requests. Office hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. If you have a question about your bill or your assessed value, this is where to start.

Under Massachusetts law, all property must be assessed at full and fair cash value. MGL c. 59, §38 sets this standard. The Framingham assessors revalue all property on a regular cycle and make interim adjustments as the market shifts. For FY2026, the residential rate is $11.83 per $1,000 of assessed value. The commercial rate is $23.97. These rates apply to the assessed value set as of January 1, 2025. If you own a home assessed at $500,000, your annual tax bill before exemptions would be about $5,915.

Tax bills in Framingham go out on a quarterly schedule. Payments are due August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1 each year. Late payments accrue interest at 14% per year. That adds up fast, so it pays to stay on top of due dates.

Exemptions and Senior Programs

Framingham offers several property tax exemptions under state law. The senior exemption provides a $1,000 reduction for qualifying elderly homeowners. You must be 70 or older (in most cases), own and live in the property, and meet income and asset limits. The application deadline is April 1 each year. Forms are available at the Assessors Office or on the city website.

The city also runs a Tax Work-Off Program for seniors. This program lets qualifying residents work part-time for the city in exchange for a credit on their tax bill. The credit amount varies by year but typically ranges from $750 to $1,500. Spots fill up, so it helps to apply early in the fiscal year. Veterans may qualify for exemptions under MGL c. 59, §5, which lists all property tax exemptions available in the state. Blind residents and surviving spouses may also be eligible for relief. Each exemption type has its own rules and forms.

The state also offers the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit for homeowners 65 and older who meet income guidelines. This credit is worth up to $2,820 and is claimed on your state income tax return. It is separate from local exemptions, so you can get both if you qualify.

Paying Your Tax Bill

Framingham accepts property tax payments several ways. Online payments go through City Hall Systems. You can pay by e-check for free or use a credit card with a processing fee. In-person payments are accepted at City Hall, Room 111, at 150 Concord St. Mailed payments should go to the Treasurer/Collector at 150 Concord St, Framingham, MA 01702. Always include your payment stub with mailed checks.

If you miss a due date, interest starts the next day. The rate is 14% per year under state law. After extended nonpayment, the city can begin tax lien proceedings. Under MGL c. 59, §59, property owners who believe their assessment is too high have the right to file for an abatement. The deadline is typically within 30 days after the third-quarter bill is mailed. You file the abatement with the Assessors Office using Form ABT. If denied, you can appeal to the state Appellate Tax Board.

Middlesex County Registry of Deeds

Property ownership records in Framingham are filed with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. You can search these records online at massrods.com/middlesexsouth. The registry covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records for all of Middlesex County's southern district. Deed records help confirm ownership, which ties directly to property tax responsibility.

When a property sells in Framingham, the new deed gets recorded at the registry and the Assessors Office updates its records. If you are buying or selling property, the deed search at the registry is the official source for chain-of-title research. Online searches are free. Certified copies cost a fee paid to the registry. The Proposition 2½ law (MGL c. 59, §21C) limits how much a city's total tax levy can grow each year, which directly affects Framingham's tax rates.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Framingham also have property tax records you can search online.

Middlesex County Resources

Framingham is in Middlesex County. Visit the county page for broader information on property tax practices, registry offices, and assessment tools across the county.