PERSONAL
EXEMPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY
DESCRIPTION
Under state law there are several categories of persons who may be eligible for a personal
exemption or reduction in their property tax. The law provides exemptions for the
categories listed below. For a full description, just click on the category of interest.
Blind - Clause 37A
Elderly - Clause 41C
Minor Child of Deceased Parent, Surviving Spouse -
Clause 17D
Tax Deferral - Clause 41A
Veterans - Clause 22
Exemptions are granted for one year only. An application must be filed each
year. The qualifying date for personal exemptions is July 1 of the fiscal year to which it
pertains.
WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY
All applications for personal exemptions must be filed in the Assessors' Office within
three (3) months of the mailing date of the third quarter tax bills. Forms are available
in the Assessors' Office or may be downloaded from this site.
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