Senior Tax Work-Off Program
The Town of West Newbury Senior Tax Work-Off program offers homeowners from West Newbury who are 60 years of age and older the opportunity to earn an abatement on their real estate property tax bill. Paid at a rate of at least the Federal minimum wage and not more than Massachusetts’ minimum wage, West Newbury seniors may assist a Town Department to earn an abatement up to $1,500.
West Newbury Town Departments participating in the program will include the SAGE Center / Council on Aging, Town Manager’s Office and Planning Department. Placements are based on qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the Town Departments.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be West Newbury homeowners.
- If the property is subject to a Trust, the volunteer must have legal title (be one of the trustees).
- Participants must be 60 years of age and older.
- One abatement per household. If two seniors in one household are accepted into the program, hours may be shared for a total abatement of $1,500.
- There are no income limits/guidelines.
Applications may be picked up at the SAGE Center or downloaded below. Completed applications should be submitted to the Council on Aging Director.
Senior Tax Work-Off Application
Senior Tax Work-Off Time Sheet