Real Estate Exemptions & Abatements
An exemption is a release from the obligation of having to pay taxes on all or part of a parcel of real property. Personal Exemptions are a reduction in taxes due to a particular personal circumstance and qualifications set forth in the Massachusetts General Laws. The burden is on the applicant to show that he or she falls within the expressed terms of the exemption provision.A variety of exemptions are available to reduce property tax obligations for certain qualifying taxpayers:
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- elderly persons
- blind persons
- disabled veterans
- surviving spouse or orphaned minor child
For Exemption Qualifications & Requirements, Click HERE
Forms
Community Preservation Act Abatement Application
Financial Hardship Exemption Application
Surviving Spouse / Minor Exemption Application
