Property Valuation
In Massachusetts, the Appellate Tax Board (ATB) hears appeals of:
AReal estate broker license denials
BProperty tax assessments after local abatement proceedings have been exhausted✓ Correct
CZoning variances denied by the ZBA
DEnvironmental permit denials
Explanation
The Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board (ATB) hears appeals from property owners who have been denied an abatement by the local Board of Assessors. It is the state-level tribunal for property tax disputes.
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