This local option prevents any large shift of the property tax burden to the residential class of property owners after a revaluation. Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office.See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. Q: How can I get my current property tax bill? Below please find the Declaration of Homestead forms, a Simple Guide to the Massachusetts Homestead Act, and brochures in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Begining March 13, 2020, there will be only limited access to the services of the Suffolk County Real Property Tax Service Agency until further notice. The assessor may ask you to provide proof of residency with the application. No email or faxed applications will be accepted. Return the certification statement no later than 30 days from the date of the letter to the address provided in the letter. CLICK HERE for a description of how your taxes are divided up.