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The tax break most new owners miss.

If you own and live in your Boston home, the residential exemption can take up to $4,354 a year off your property tax bill. But it's not automatic. You have to file once. Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and several other cities have their own versions.

Three questions to check where you stand:

Where's the home?

Savings shown are each city's most recent certified figures (verified 2026-07-06); cities reset amounts every fiscal year, and the assessor's numbers govern. This page is general information, not tax advice.

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Zachary LaCorte · MA License #9589622 · Chinatti Realty Group