Hubbardston Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program!

The Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program was established for Hubbardston residents under the provisions of Massachusetts G.L. Chapter 59 §5K. 

Eligibility for the Program:  The program is open to all Hubbardston property owners sixty (60) years of age or over whose primary residence is Hubbardston and who meet the specified income requirements, which are based on the Worcester County Median Low Income limits for HUD programs.  The program is limited to ten participants each year.  A person may participate in this program for more than one year as long as he or she meets the eligibility requirements and there is appropriate work available.   A new application must be submitted each year.

Benefits of the Program: Eligible participants can receive an abatement of up to $1,500.00 per year on their real estate taxes by working as volunteers for the Town in a variety of capacities.  The abatement is calculated at $13.50 per hour for each volunteer hour worked under the program.   A maximum of 111 hours in order to qualify for an abatement.  This abatement program is in addition to any other personal exemption allowed under other statutes, such as elderly or veteran exemptions or property tax deferrals.

Administration of the Program: The program is administered by the Council on Aging with assistance from the Assessors’ Office, Tax Collector, and Town Administrator. 

For more information or to sign up, please call Claudia, Council on Aging director at 978-928-1400 x211

Please CLICK HERE for program information and procedures and program application.