Board of Assessors Commits $38.3 Million in FY27 Real Estate Taxes
Amherst Board of Assessors approved a $38.3 million preliminary real estate tax commitment for fiscal year 2027. All three board members voted unanimously on the commitment, which also included approval of motor vehicle excise abatements from calendar years 2024 and 2026 totaling $19,805.79.
Board of Assessors · Meeting of September 9, 2026
Amherst Board of Assessors approved a $38.3 million preliminary real estate tax commitment for fiscal year 2027. All three board members voted unanimously on the commitment, which also included approval of motor vehicle excise abatements from calendar years 2024 and 2026 totaling $19,805.79. Principal Assessor Kimberly Mew reported on administrative updates including coordination with the new Veterans office Director on a Purple Heart Ceremony, streamlining the senior tax work-off program with the town's new Senior Center Director, and managing upcoming Gateway system signatures and Appellate Tax Board cases.
The board also noted that a personal property inspection contract with consultants will conclude in 2028.
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Source: the Board of Assessors meeting of September 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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