Senior/Veterans Work - Off Guidelines & Application for 2023-2024

 PROGRAM GOALS

• Assist eligible older adults with meeting their obligation to pay property tax bills
• Draw on the expertise of older adults and increase their involvement in municipal government and the school system.
•  Create a vehicle for older adults to apply their skills and life experiences.
•  Provide a flexible and efficient resource that the town and school departments can use to assist them in meeting specific project needs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Age 60+ as of July 1 of current year.
• Homeowner or current spouse of homeowner
• Holder of a life estate satisfies the ownership requirements.
• If the domicile is held in a trust, a person can only satisfy the ownership interest if they are:

1. A trustee or co-trustee of that trust AND
2. At least a 50% beneficiary of that Trust. (Declaration of Trust must be included in your  application if applicable).

•  Must own and occupy the property for which taxes are paid as of July 1.
•  Maximum household income, (1) person $65,550.00  (2) person $74,900.00

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Special projects based on individual department needs
•  Placements in Municipal and School departments

SELECTION PROCESS

• Applicant must meet eligibility requirements. Individuals will be chosen based on the best match between the applicants qualifications and the skill requirements of each job.
• Applicants will be interviewed by the department supervisor of the position for which they have been placed. Participants must work on site.  
• There will be a two (2) week probationary period to assess the appropriateness of the placement.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Up to a gross exemption of  $500.00 per person, $1,000 per household (2 people participating)          
• Tax deduction will be applied after completion of work for the year, on the fall tax bill. 

  Senior Tax Work-off Checklist for Applicants                                                                                                       Two Forms of proof of identification:                                       All income sources:

Passport                       Military ID                                            Social Security, SSDI, SSI          

Birth Certificate             Driver's license,ID Card                      Wages, Compensation

Social Security Card      Dividends                                           Pensions,retirement income,last year tax return & rental income 

Proof of residency

Last year’s property tax bill