Southbridge Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program
Town of Southbridge Assessor's Office
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Southbridge Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program in its Southbridge, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Allows Southbridge residents age 60+ to volunteer for town departments and earn credits of up to $1,500 applied directly to their property tax bill. Participants work up to 125 hours per year at minimum wage rate performing clerical, library, or light maintenance tasks.
Tax credit earned through volunteer work; maximum $1,500 annual credit
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Earn up to $1,500 property tax credit
- Must be 60+ years old
- Work up to 125 hours for town departments
- Perform clerical, library, or light maintenance work
- Apply annually in July
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Annual application in July
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Southbridge Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program in Southbridge, MA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,500 tax credit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Southbridge Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program in Southbridge?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Southbridge Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program in Southbridge, MA?
Confirm the application route directly with Town of Southbridge Assessor's Office; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (508) 764-5404. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Annual application in July.
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