Please click the button above for a printable Tax Rebate Work Off Program Application.

CLINTON COUNCIL ON AGING TAX REBATE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM

Program Goals

*Assist Senior Citizens, Veterans, and spouses of disabled or deceased Veterans with property tax bills

*Increase involvement of Senior Citizens, Veterans, and spouses of disabled or deceased Veterans in Municipal Government and the School System

Eligibility Requirements

*Senior citizens age 60 +, Veterans or spouses of disabled or deceased Veterans.

*Homeowner or current spouse

*Own and occupy the property for which Clinton taxes are paid

Selection Process

*Applicant must meet eligibility requirements

*Applicant must have appropriate skills for position

*Applicant and department head must both agree it is an appropriate match

*Max Income:

           Single -   $40,000

           Married - $50,000

Benefit Limits

*Maximum benefit of $1500 per fiscal year per household or 100 hours of work performed.

*Hourly compensation, $15.00/hr

Maximum, based upon current state minimum wage. ($15.00/Hour)

*Applicants must re-apply annually to continue in program, acceptance is not guaranteed.

*Participants are exempt from state taxes but are not exempt from federal, social security or Medicare taxes.

*Participating in this program will not affect any local exemptions you may be eligible for.

*If you qualify for the state Circuit Breaker credit, the amount you may be eligible for could be affected by participation in this program.

*Abatements for work performed between December 1,  and November 15,  will be credited on Q3 and Q4 property tax bills for fiscal year.

How to Apply-Fill out application and return to:

Clinton Council on Aging

Attn: Sherri Brown, Asst. Director

271 Church Street

Clinton, MA 01510

978-733-4747

New fiscal year applications are available at Council On Aging beginning December 1st each year.

TAX REBATE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM BENEFITS & INCOME LIMITS ARE CONTIGENT UPON TOWN APPROVAL