Forms

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Forms

Under M.G.L. c.60A:2 as amended by Chapter 262, sections 10-11, of the Acts of 2004, abatement applications must be received by the assessors within three years after the excise bill was due, or one year after it was paid, whichever was later. For Excise problems call: 857-368-8180

• Dealers, Farmers Exemption
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement

Excise billing information comes to us directly from the MassRMV based on your town of garaging.This is seperate from your mailing or residential address.To change town of garaging you MUST complete an RMV-3 with the Mass RMV.

• RMV-3 Example

Real Estate and Personal Property

Can be filed after final bill is mailed- Due by April 1st

• Abatement for Real Estate or Personal Property

Chapter 61 and APR Forms

Due annually by Oct 1 and should be completed for FY 2021.

• Application for CH 61
• Application for CH 61A
• Application for CH 61B
• Application for APR

All applicants are REQUIRED to also submit the Owner's Rights form listed below:

• Chapter 61 Owner's Rights (Forestry plan is required at renewal)
• Chapter 61A Owner's Rights (Agricultural/Horticultural use)
• Chapter 61B Owner's Rights (Recreation)

Other Chapterland Forms

• Chapters 61, 61A, 61B Land Abatement, Modification

Personal Exemption Forms

Can be filed after final tax bill is mailed- Due by April 1st.

• CL 41 Guide for Seniors & Spousal Exemption    The Town of Sunderland has voted an abatement of a $1000 property tax for residents sixty-five (65) years or older under the change in Clause 41C of the Property Tax Abatement Law if the meeet the ownership, domicle and income requirements SEE GUIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY.
• CL 41C  Exemption Application
• CL 22 Guide for Veterans Exemption
• CL 22 Application for Veterans

Contact Department of Veteran's Services @ 413-772-1571 If assistance is needed obtaining documents from the VA.

• CL 37 Guide for Blind Exemptions
• CL 37 Blind Exemptions Application

Religious & Charitable Exemption Forms

Due annually by March 1st

• Form ABC on Religious, Charitable Exemptions
• Form ABC Exemption Application

Community Preservation Fund Exemption Forms

Can be filed after the final tax bill is mailed- Due by April 1st

• Community Preservation Fund Exemption

Form of List for Businesses-Personal Property

Due annually by March 1

• Form 2

Request for Abutters List

This is for General Use Only

Lists are valid for 30 days.

• Request for Abutters List

Forms updated as of 7/20/2015