Town of Hingham
Application for Senior Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
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Name: Last First Address
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Telelphone Cell Phone # E-mail
The Property Tax Work-Off Program allows qualified workers (one per household) an abatement of up to $1,000
for up to 100 hours of work in a Town department which will be applied as an abatement on his/her property
taxes. The worker must be a resident and owner of the property. Please see Program brochure for surrogate
option.
SECTION I
Part A
1. 60 years or older (inquire about under 60)……………………………………….Yes____ No____
2. Reside in and own property* for which abatement is requested……..Yes____ No____
3. Present a copy of current real estate tax bill……………………………………..Yes____ No____
4. Meet annual gross household income (including Social Security) standard.
Single - $52,000 or under____
Couple - $78,000 or under____
Part B Required FormsPlease include with application or present it for review.
1. Copy of Current Income Tax Return
2. Copy of Current Real Estate Tax Bill
3. Copy of trust, if applicable*.
*“If your property is in trust, you must be listed as a beneficiary of the trust in order to
participate in the Tax Work-Off Program. It is your responsibility to notify Hingham Elder
Services if your property is put in trust after you begin participating in the Tax Work-Off
Program.
SECTION II
Placement Information
What are your past experiences and types of skills?_________________________________________
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Application continued on other side.
Job placements would be available in a variety of town departments. Please indicate in which areas you
would like to work.
Town Hall Senior Center Schools
Library Fire Public Works
Country Club Other
Do you have any medical restrictions that might keep you from doing certain tasks? Please explain.
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