Assessor

Lynda McQuadeMission Statement

The mission of the Assessing Department is to value real and personal properties fairly and equitably within the Town of Ayer.  We are committed to making certain that the data upon which valuations are determined is accurate.  All appraisal/assessment duties are performed in a manner consistent with statutory requirements without advocacy for, or accommodation of any particular interests.  It is imperative that the Board of Assessors and their staff are factual, objective, unbiased, and honest in all conclusions.  Our overall mission is public service.

Assessing Department Responsibilities

The Assessing Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of all Real and Personal Property located within the Town of Ayer for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are obliged to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 1st of the calendar year for the Fiscal Year which runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year.  The primary function of the Assessing Department is the valuation of all residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property within the community. 

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) mandates that every city/town fully update its property assessments each fiscal year to reflect the fair market value. The updated property assessments are submitted to the DOR each fiscal year for their review and approval before Ayer’s tax rate can be set by the town's Board of Selectmen.

The Assessors are responsible for the maintenance of all Real and Personal property data records.

Other functions of the Assessor's Office include:

  • Abatements on Real Estate, Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Excise
  • Chapter Land classification
  • Personal exemptions
  • Real Estate Tax Deferrals
  • Personal Property
  • 3ABC/Charitable Organizations
  • Income and Expense Forms
  • Requests for Abutters Lists

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Lynda McQuade Assessing Administrator (978) 772-8220 ext.106
Jacquelyn Ann Guthrie Assessing Department Assistant (978) 772-8220 ext. 107
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