WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY FOR A PERSONAL EXEMPTION
Personal exemptions must be filed in the Assessors’ Office no later than December fifteenth of each year or by three months from the issue date of the first actual tax bill for the fiscal year, which is usually in the fall, whichever is later. Exemptions are granted for one year only. An application must be filed each year. The burden is on the taxpayer to show that he or she falls within the expressed terms of the exemption provision. Qualifications are set forth in the Massachusetts General Laws.
DESCRIPTIONS OF PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
Under state law there are several categories of persons who may be eligible for a personal exemption or reduction in their property tax. The law provides exemptions for the categories listed below. For a full description, just click on the category of interest.
PERSONAL EXEMPTION FORMS
Copies of these forms can be downloaded, just right click on the form you are interested in.
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