Abatement Forms
Learn about the Abatement Process here.
Real and Personal Property Abatement
Real and Personal Property Abatement forms below can only be filed during the abatement period after the third quarter tax bill is mailed. This period normally runs from January 1 to February 1. For FY 2024, the abatement period will run until Thursday, February 1, 2024. Applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service by that date. They may also be received into the Assessor's Office and stamped as received by 4:30 pm. No application will be accepted after February 1, 2024.
Motor Vehicle Abatement
Motor Vehicle Abatement forms should be returned with the proper proof. Make sure you look at the second page of the form to see what proof is required or view the Reasons for Motor Vehicle Abatements to determine what needs to be filed with your application. PLEASE NOTE: A PLATE RETURN RECEIPT ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT PROOF (DESPITE WHAT THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES OR YOUR INSURANCE AGENT MIGHT TELL YOU). An abatement can only be granted if you no longer own the vehicle in question. Written proof of the disposition of the vehicle is also required, i.e., bill of sale, junk yard receipt, totaled letter from insurance company). If you have moved out of state and registered your vehicle in a new state, a copy of the registration from that state is needed along with a plate return receipt. A completely filled out and signed Request for Motor Vehicle Abatement is also required for all abatement requests.
PLEASE NOTE: If the RMV has your plate marked as "REVOKED" due to your insurance being revoked, we cannot abate your bill. You will not be able to cancel your plate unless you clear the revocation by paying a $50.00 fee to the RMV. Therefore, unless this procedure is followed, you will continue to receive an excise tax bill on that plate until it expires. This policy was instituted by the RMV in 2019.
