Payments can be made by check, cash or online via Point & Pay. (Learn more about Point & Pay, a new system used by the Collector's Office starting August 18, 2025).
MLC Fee
- $25 payable to Town of Ashfield
- Mail to: Town of Ashfield, PO Box 560, Ashfield, MA 01330
- Please be sure to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for the document by return mail.
Property Tax
The fiscal year for real estate and personal tax covers the period from July 1 to June 30.
| Quarter | Issue Date | Due Date |
| First | July 1 | August 1 |
| Second | October 1 | November 1 |
| Third | January 1 | February 1 |
| Fourth | April 1 | May 1 |
If the normal due date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the actual due date is the next business day. Payments must be received in the Tax Collector's office on or before the due date to be considered on time. Any bills received in the office after the due date will have interest added to the bill and will continue to accrue daily at a rate of 14% per annum until paid. The postmark date is NOT considered the date of receipt.
It is important that the Board of Assessors' office is notified as soon as ownership or mailing address changes occur. This is important so that the tax notices are sent to the proper owner or to the correct mailing address to ensure that they are received in a timely manner. Taxes continue to be due on the required dates.
The fiscal year rate is assessed per $1000 of property assessed value. The tax rate is shown on the Board of Assessors' website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I do not pay my tax bill on time?
Tax payments must be received on or before the due date to avoid interest charges. If payment is not made within 30 days of the original date of mailing, the account will begin to accrue interest at the rate of 14% per annum, computed from the date the bill was due. A demand notice will be sent and a demand fee of $10.00 is charged against the account. If the account remains outstanding 14 days after the issuance of the demand notice tax title procedures are started.
Please note that demand notices are sent only after the fourth quarter bill cycle closes.
Why should I pay interest on a late payment when I never received my tax bill?
Under state law, failure to receive a bill does not affect the validity of the tax or any interest or fines incurred due to late payment(s).
It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to secure his/her tax bill when one is not received. You can request tax information by calling the Collector’s Office at (413) 628-4441 Ext.3. However, you must call before the due date of the bill to avoid late fees.
What do I need to do if my mortgage company pays my taxes?
If a bank or mortgage company escrows your taxes, it is your responsibility to make sure that they make timely payments. By law tax bills are mailed to the property owner. Check with your bank or mortgage company to find out how they obtain tax information. Some companies require the homeowner to mail in a copy of their bill, others obtain the information directly from the Collector’s Office. If your mortgage company requires you to mail them your bill you should keep a copy for your personal tax records.
Where do I file for an abatement or exemption on real estate and/or personal property taxes?
All abatement and exemption information can be obtained from the Board of Assessor’s Office.
New tax bill mailing address?
If you have a new address and want your bill mailed there as a permanent change, contact the Board of Assessor’s Office.