Welcome
The Rowley Board of Assessors has contracted Vision Government Solutions Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts to provide online assessment information. The information provided in this database is the basis of valuation for each Town of Rowley, MA property for fiscal year 2025 (January 1, 2024 assessment date). This database also provides the user with an explanation of the revaluation process and notifications of ongoing assessment programs.
The Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Rate is $11.77 per $1,000 in value.
If you have any questions regarding any of the information on this database please contact the Rowley Assessor's Office at (978) 948-2021, email assessor@townofrowley.org or visit the office during the scheduled office hours listed below. Thank you!
The Rowley Assessor's Office Hours are:
Monday - 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday through Thursday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
General Information
Town Web-Site Address: https://www.townofrowley.net
Rowley Maps located on MassGIS: https://maps.massgis.digital.mass.gov/MassMapper/MassMapper.html
Rowley Census Track Number is: 2701
Basic Zoning Information (The Zoning By-Laws can be found on the Town Web-Site under the Town Clerk or are available at the Town Clerk's Office)
Central District - Min Lot 30,000 sf and 125' Frontage
Residential District - Min Lot 60,000 sf and 150' Frontage
Outlying District - Min Lot 60,000 sf and 150' Frontage
Coastal Conservation District - Min Lot 60,000 sf and 150' Frontage
Business/Light Industrial District - See Zoning By-Laws
Retail District - See Zoning By-Laws
Exemptions and Programs
Clause 17D – Surviving Spouse, Elderly over the age of 70 and
minor child
The requirement is that the total assets (not including the value of the home) must not exceed $40,000.00.
Assets include but are not limited to all bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and the
values of motor vehicles. Also, the date of determination is July 1st
of the year of filing for both age and status. There is no income limit to qualify for Clause 17D.
The total Clause 17D
Exemption amount
for Fiscal Year 2026 is $.00
Clause 22 – Veteran with a 10% or
more service-related disability
The requirement is a determination
from the Veterans Administration that the Veteran has a service-related disability
of 10% or more.
The total Clause 22
Exemption amount
for Fiscal Year 2026 is $400.00
Clause 22E – Veteran 100% disabled
The requirement is a determination
from the Veterans Administration that the Veteran has a status of 100% disabled.
The total Clause 22E
Exemption amount
for Fiscal Year 2026 is $1,000.00
Please Note – there are multiple
Veteran Exemption Clauses due to different situations, the ones listed above
are the most common exemptions granted.
Clause 37A – Blind Persons
The requirement is a
certificate of blindness from the Commission of the Blind
The total Clause 37A
Exemption amount
for Fiscal Year 2026 is $500.00
Clause 41C – Elderly over the age of
70 years
The requirements to qualify
are;
70 years of age as of July 1st of
the year of filing
and the following Income and
Asset Limits.
The allowable income for
applicants cannot exceed
$20,000
if single and $30,000 if married
The allowable assets
for applicants cannot exceed
$40,000 if single and $55,000 if married
(Assets include but are
not limited to bank accounts, stock,
bonds, and the values of
motor vehicles.
The value of the home is not included)
The total Clause 41C
Exemption amount
for Fiscal Year 2026 is $1,000.00
Senior Tax and Valor Act Work-Off Programs
These programs are administered by the
Council of Aging
The Fiscal Year 2026 a maximum-hours allowed are
133
And a maximum exemption
amount equals $1,995.00
Community Preservation Act Exemption
The exemption is based on
age, gross income, and household size
The income limits change
annually
The Exemption amount is 100%
of the CPF surcharge
It is important to note that ALL exemptions
require an
ANNUAL FILING of the required forms to qualify