SCRPT: Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Program

Eligibility:

• Age 60+
• Must be the assessed owner of the property on which the tax is exempted
• Property must be primary residence of applicant
• No income guidelines for first qualified owner
• Second qualifying owner may earn exemption if they meet the need requirements
       single: $20,000.00
       married: $30,000.00

New Applicants must:

• Attend informational meeting at the Senior Center

All applicants

• Must schedule an interview to arrange for placement
• Submit application to the Senior Center by posted deadline. Applications will be forwarded to Assessor’s Office to determine eligibility
• Commit to 100 hours of service, as assigned, within the specified time frame
• Notify “SCRPT” Program Co-coordinator and work site supervisor of schedule changes and absences
• Turn hours in monthly to the Senior Center
• Notify SCRPT Program Coordinator of any changes which affect eligibility, i.e. sale of property.

Applicant will receive:

• An exemption of $600.00 on their real estate tax bill in exchange for 100 hours of community service

Placements:

• Determined by matching applicant’s skills, interests and availability with job requests submitted
• Participants will be notified in writing of placement

Time Frame:

• Effective July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008 for FY 08 tax bills
• Applications submitted by June 29, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
• Informational forum: September (TBD)

For Additional Information:

• Contact Kathy Urquhart or Jeanne Doucette at the Senior Center at 978-623-8321
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• Download the application to fill out and return by mail
• Email by the deadline, with the understanding that a completed application will be submitted within a week. Please supply your name, address, and telephone number.
• View the Elder Services / Senior Center page.