WHEN
Personal exemptions must be
filed in the Assessors’ Office not later than March 31st of each
year or within three months from the issue date of the first actual tax bill
for the fiscal year which is usually in late December 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.
Surviving Spouse, Minor Child of Deceased Parent - Clause 17D (pdf)
Tax Deferral - Clause 41A (pdf)
PERSONAL EXEMPTION FORMS
Surviving Spouses, Minor Child of Deceased Parent - Clause 17D (pdf)
Tax Deferral - Clause 41A (pdf)
Financial Hardship - Activated Military (pdf)
Copies of these forms can be downloaded,
just right click on the form you are interested in.