Plymouth County, MA Property Taxes (2026)

Plymouth County owners pay a median of $6,345 a year on a median home value of $513,000, an effective rate of 1.24%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 14 Massachusetts counties with Census data, above the Massachusetts county median of 1.10%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.24%

6th highest of 14 in MA

Median annual bill

$6,345

~$529/month

Median home value

$513,000

Massachusetts county median

1.10%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Plymouth County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Plymouth County's 1.24% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$6,361
Savings at 10–15% off
$636–$954
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Plymouth County vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S. property tax rates

Plymouth County1.24%
Massachusetts county median1.10%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Plymouth County's effective property tax rate is 1.24%, vs. 1.10% for the median Massachusetts county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 6th of 14 in Massachusetts. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Plymouth County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Plymouth Board of Assessors. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Plymouth County deadline is February 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Board of Assessors.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $6,345 bill, 10–15% off is $635–$952 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Massachusetts

Massachusetts homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Plymouth Board of Assessors for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Plymouth County, Massachusetts?
The median effective property tax rate in Plymouth County is 1.24%: a median annual bill of $6,345 on a median home value of $513,000. That's the 6th-highest rate of 14 Massachusetts counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Plymouth County?
The median Plymouth County property tax bill is $6,345 a year, about $529 a month, compared with a Massachusetts county median of $4,946.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Plymouth County?
The deadline to appeal in Plymouth County is February 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Plymouth County a high property tax area?
Plymouth County's 1.24% effective rate is above the Massachusetts county median of 1.10% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 14 Massachusetts counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Plymouth County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Bristol County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $4,685

Norfolk County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $7,081

Suffolk County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $4,533

Barnstable County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $4,090

Dukes County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $5,503

Essex County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $6,267

Middlesex County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $7,240

Nantucket County

Rate: 0.22%

Median bill: $2,985

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