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All applicants must own and occupy the property as of July first. This chart represents an overview of provisions. For more information contact the Assessors Office 617-846-2716.
STATUS |
CLAUSE |
Age |
INCOME |
GROSS ESTIMATE |
OTHER |
AMOUNT OF |
As of July first |
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RESTRICTION |
LIMITATION |
REQUIREMENTS |
EXEMPTION |
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ELDERLY |
17D |
70 |
NONE |
$40,000 |
RESIDENCY |
$175 |
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Real Property Exempt |
OWNERSHIP 5 YRS |
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ELDERLY |
41 |
70 |
$17,000 if single |
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RESIDENCY |
$500 |
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$20,000 if married |
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OWNERSHIP |
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SURVIVING SPOUSE |
17D |
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NONE |
$40,000 |
OWNERSHIP 5 YRS |
$175 |
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Real Property Exempt |
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MINOR CHILD |
17D |
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VETERAN |
22 |
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NONE |
NONE |
SERVICE CONNECTED |
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(or surviving spouse) |
22A-E |
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DISABILITY AT LEAST |
$400-$1500 |
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10%. |
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BLIND |
37A |
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NONE |
NONE |
BLIND |
$500 |
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CERT REQUIRED |
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DEFERRAL |
41A |
65 |
NONE |
$40,000 |
RESIDENCY 5 YRS |
TAX DEFERRED @ 8% INT |
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OWNERSHIP 10 YRS |
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