As 2013 begins, property tax rates are increasing for residents across Massachusetts, and they will be in Chelmsford as well, with residential, commercial and industrial property tax rates rising from $17.49 to $17.95 per thousand dollars of appraised value

Statewide, the average residential rate was $14.38, the average commercial rate was $17.94 and the average industrial rate was $17.69.

Compared to other 334 communities in the Commonwealth with set tax rates for the 2013 Fiscal Year, Westford had the 292th lowest residential rate, the 207th lowest commercial rate and the 208th lowest industrial rate.

Here's how the towns adjacent to Chelmsford as well as the communities on the list with the highest and lowest rates. (NOTE: We've checked the five lowest industrial rates among communities that have industrial rates. Six communities have no industrial property taxes)

Lowest Residential Rates

Highest Residential Rates

Lowest Commercial Rates

Highest Commercial Rates

Lowest Industrial Rates

Highest Industrial Rates

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