The Office of the Treasurer/Collector is responsible for the receipt, investment and disbursement of all City funds. Our goal is to achieve these responsibilities while providing the highest level of customer service and support to all of the City’s constituencies, as well as satisfy the legal requirements set forth in Massachusetts General Laws and the City’s Ordinances.
This office is required to maintain the highest percentage of collections versus outstanding receivables on Real Estate, Personal Property, and Motor Vehicle Excise taxes and Water Bills. Our collection rate of over 97% is among the highest in the Commonwealth.
All payments of taxes are required to be current by June 30th of the fiscal year or the delinquents are turned over to the tax title in the Treasurer’s Office. A lien is placed on the deed at the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds at that time.
All records pertaining to the collection of monies are to be kept by this office.
Treasurer’s Office
This department will collect monies due the City from all sources and record the receipts and distributions of such funds. These funds will be invested at the highest rate of interest and lease amount of risk available and will be deposited in the appropriate banking institution.
Delinquent taxpayers who are in tax title will be processed under the guidelines of the Massachusetts General Laws.
All energies will be expended to insure the financial stability of the City with the credit rating agencies (Moody’s, Standard and Poors, etc…) and with the banking institutions.
Municipal Lien Certificate
To get a Municipal Lien Certificate, you must provide a written request which includes:
property address
property owner
parcel number
how the MLC should be addressed
a self-addressed stamped envelope
a check payable to the City of Revere for the following:
Single, two or three family dwelling; vacant land $50.00
Collector’s Office City of Revere 281 Broadway Revere, MA 02151
The law allows 10 business days for completion of the Municipal Lien Certificate.
Real Estate Taxes
The City operates on a fiscal year that starts on July 1st and ends on June 30th. The City uses a quarterly tax billing system. Tax bills are mailed four times per year:
First Quarter: July 1st Second Quarter: October 1st Third Quarter: January 1st Fourth Quarter: April 1st
The City sends the tax bills 30 days before their due date. Your quarterly tax bills are due on these dates:
Quarter
Due Date
First Quarter: July 1st thru September 30th
August 1
Second Quarter: October 1st thru December 31st
November 1
Third Quarter: January 1st thru March 30th
February 1
Fourth Quarter: April 1st thru June 30th
May 1
If the first of the month falls on a weekend, your bill is due on the following Monday.
Assessed taxes on Real Estate stay with the property – Not the name on the tax bill. So, if you own the property, you need to make sure that the property taxes are paid. Otherwise, the unpaid taxes could result in a lien against the property.
The name on the tax bill is the property owner as of January 1st before the start of the given fiscal year. If you sell a property and the City still mails you a tax bill, please forward it to the new owner of the property or return to:
Assessor’s Office City of Revere 281 Broadway Revere, MA 02151
Online payment through your personal online banking system.
Drop Box Payments - There are drop boxes located on either side of City Hall entrances. Please place all payments (either check or money order) along with a payment stub, bill number, parcel ID, or other identifying information, in an envelope addressed accordingly in a sealed envelope. Any other correspondence for City business should be addressed to the appropriate department. Do not leave cash!
Payment Troubleshooting
If the City returns your check to you for any reason your account will stay in “unpaid” status. Reasons may include:
Lack of necessary funds in your bank balance
Failure to sign a check
Any other reason the bank may provide
For any returned payment received the City will charge the taxpayer or ratepayer $25.00, or 1 percent of the check amount, whichever is greater. The City will also add late fees and interest to your account. Please make certain your next check is certified or registered so it does not happen again.
If you still have questions please contact the Collector’s Office at 781-286-8120.
Collector’s Office City of Revere 281 Broadway Revere, MA 02151
For previous fiscal years, call the Treasurer’s office at 781-286-8136.
Late Payments
If payment is not made within 30 days of the date the City issued the tax, the Collector/Treasurer adds interest to your bill from the day after it was due until you pay it off at an annual rate of 14 percent. The Collector/Treasurer sends a demand notice after the due date of the 4th quarter tax bills. The demand charge is $15.
If you still haven’t paid your account by June 30th of the fiscal year, the City places a tax lien on your property and records it at the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds. A lien is a legal claim on your property for debt, and it’s the first step in the foreclosure process.
You need to pay all of your taxes, fees, and interest on your account to avoid foreclosure. If you need more information, please call the Collector’s Office: 781-286-8120.
Please Note: Even if you never received your tax bill, state law requires you to still pay any interest or fines if you’re late on your payment. It’s your responsibility to make sure you get a copy of your bill and pay your taxes.
If you want to change your Mailing address, you are required to contact the Assessor’s office at 781-286-8170.
Tax Title/Tax Lien
The City places a lien on delinquent taxes on or before June 30th of the fiscal year. The delinquent properties are advertised in a local newspaper for two weeks in June of that fiscal year. Six months from when the lien is recorded at the Registry of Deeds the City mails a courtesy letter that notifies the delinquent taxpayer that the City intends to proceed with the foreclosure of the property unless the delinquency has been settled by a given date. The property is then petitioned for foreclosure in the Suffolk Land Court.
Once the City receives the final judgment, the property is then sold at public auction or foreclosure.
If you have received a Tax Lien, call the Treasurer’s Office at 781-286-8136, or visit the office during normal business hours, to work towards a resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change my mailing address on my tax bill?
You must submit a Change of Address Form which you can get at the Assessor’s Office, you can call and one will be mailed to you or you can download the form at www.revere.org. Our phone number is 781-286-8170. Water bill mailing will have to be changed separately at the water department their phone number is 781-286-8145.
What is the amount of my motor vehicle excise?
It is based on the value of the motor vehicle which is based on the manufacturer's suggested list price when it was new. Various percentages of the manufacturer's list price are applied as follows:
in the year preceding the designated year of manufacture 50%
in the year of manufacture 90%
in the second year 60%
in the third year 40%
in the fourth year 25%
in the fifth and succeeding years 10%
Once the value of the vehicle is determined, an excise at the rate of $25.00 per thousand is assessed. Excises are assessed annually.
I just moved. How do I let the Registry of Motor Vehicles know my new address?
The Registry has a webpage that allows you to do online transactions, like changing your address. Their web site is www.massrmv.com.
Who do I talk to if I have a late excise tax bill?
Call the Collector's Office at 781-286-8120 and they will direct you, depending on the status of the bill.
When can I receive a partial abatement of the excise?
In the following circumstances:
Transfer of a person and his vehicle to another state or country with proof of registration in that state or country and cancellation of a registration in Massachusetts.
Overvaluation of a motor vehicle.
Subsequent registration of the same vehicle in the same year by the same person.
Notification to the police within 48 hours of discovery of a theft of the vehicle, surrender of the certificate of registration not less than 30 days after the theft, and presentation of a police report or Insurance settlement letter verifying that the car has been stolen and plate return receipt.
After a bill has been issued and the person sells, trades, junks, has a total loss or otherwise no longer retains title to the vehicle and the registration is either transferred or returned to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
There is an application available online or in the office that needs to be completed along with the required documentation then submitted to the Assessor’s office.
How do I pay past due excise Tax?
How do I pay for past due excise taxes that have been marked at the Registry of Motor Vehicles for non-renewal? Payment at this point must be made through our Deputy Collector PKS Associates (781) 944-8504. For your convenience payment can be made online through their website paybills.deputycollector.com .
