..."The purpose of this document is to explain the procedures the City of Boston Assessing Department uses with respect to the valuation of multi-family properties (including mixed-use properties) and small reidential properties featuring permanent deed restrictions of limited-equity provisions to maintain affordability. These guidelines also describe what project documents the Assessment Department requires to conduct an adequate review of any development and thereby establish a proper, fair-market assessment. Developers, lenders, equity providers, City agencies and other parties interested in residential development in Boston should find the information herin useful for planning and lending purposes."...