Personal (Statutory) Exemptions

Description

Under state law, there are several categories of persons who may be eligible for personal exemption or reduction in their property tax. The law provides exemptions for the categories listed below:

• Blind Exemption - Clause 37A
• Senior Exemption - Clause 41C
• Senior, Minor Child of Deceased Parent, Surviving Spouse - Clause 17D
• Veterans Exemption - Clause 22
  
• Community Preservation Act Exemption

Exemptions are granted for one year only. An application must be filed each year. The qualifying date for personal exemptions is July 1 of the fiscal year to which it pertains.

When and How to Apply

All applications for personal exemptions must be filed in the Assessor’s Office within three (3) months of the mailing date of the third quarter tax bills. Forms are available in the Assessor’s Office or may be downloaded below.

Exemption Brochures

• SENIOR TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM
• Surviving Spouses Minors Brochure (PDF)
• Veteran Exemption Guidlines

Exemption Applications

• Abatement Application (PDF)
• Blind Exemption Application (PDF)
• Community Preservation Act Exemption Application (PDF)
• Form of List (PDF)
• Motor Vehicle Abatement Application (PDF)
• Senior Exemption Application (PDF)
• Senior Minor Surviving Spouse Exemption Application (PDF)
• Veterans Exemption Application (PDF)