Senior/Veterans Work - Off Guidelines & Application for 2023-2024
Applications Open July 5
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:
- A trustee or co-trustee of that trust AND
- 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
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