Statutory Exemptions

Massachusetts state law establishes programs which provide property tax relief (exemptions) to qualifying persons. These typically apply to people who are over 70, surviving spouse, disabled veterans, and/or blind. Contact the Assessing Department if you think you might qualify.

Individual Exemptions

• Clause 17D (PDF) - Surviving spouses / minor children or persons over 70 as of July 1, 2007
• Clause 18 - Financial hardship / Activated military / Age and infirmity
  • Applications are reviewed by the Board of Assessors on a case by case basis. For Clause 18 Hardships, inquire at the Assessors Office in person or by phone at 508-697-0928.
• Clause 22 (PDF) - Disabled veterans and their spouses (or surviving spouses) / specific awarded medals
• Clause 37A (PDF) - Blind persons
• Clause 41C (PDF) - Elderly persons over 70 as of July 1, 2007
• Clause 41A (PDF) and 18A (PDF) - Elderly and Hardship deferrals
• Clause 42 and 43 - Surviving spouse and/or minor children of police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty

Exemptions for Organizations

Everything you need to know about charitable, religious, veteran, and fraternal organizations can be found here.

Personal Property Exemptions

Everything you need to know about Personal Property Exemptions can be found here.