Property Tax Exemption

Application is made beginning in August of each year.

Elderly Person

Eligibility requirements are:

• 65 years or over as of July 1st of the current year
• MA resident for 10 years, MA property owner for last 5 years
• Gross income less than $24,758 if single, $37,137 if married. Assets less than $40,000 if single, $55,000 if married (house and car not included)

Disabled Veteran

Eligibility requirements are:

• Veterans Administration Certificate required if disabled
• Purple Heart recipient (even if not disabled)
• Surviving spouses of disabled veterans and veterans with Purple Hearts may be eligible for this exemption

Blind Person

Eligibility requirements are:

• MA Commission for the Blind Certificate