Override Tax Calculator

Know the impact to your household.

I rent:

  • The override will not increase your monthly payments unless your landlord raises your rent.

I own:

  • For the average single-family home in Melrose (value of $817,630), the tax increase will range from $950 to $1380/year, depending on which question takes effect. This is equivalent to approximately $80 to $115/month.

I am a senior, a veteran, or have other qualifying circumstances:

To find the impact to your household, calculate here.

Melrose Override Impact Calculator

Override Impact Calculator

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How To Find Your Assessed Value

To find the assessed value of your home, follow these instructions then come back to the calculator.

Go to this site to look up your assessed value.

Enter your home's assessed value and find out how much your investment in Melrose's future will cost.

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Disclaimer: This calculator was created by the Yes for Melrose! campaign using city projections of tax rates. It should be used as an estimate and guide, not a guarantee.

Only one question will take effect.

For information on what services will be added depending on the question that prevails, see the ballot explainer. Vote yes on all three for the best chance of successfully passing one.

A no vote is not neutral.

A no vote is a vote for further cuts to city and school services. The city estimates approximately $4M in cuts next fiscal year if we do not pass this override in November. Question 1C stabilizes the city at FY26 levels with a few positions and services restored.