Deadline For Marlborough Tax Break For Seniors Extended

MARLBOROUGH, MA —This year, older Marlborough residents will have a little extra time to apply for a program that can mean lower property tax bills.

The city's senior tax work off program generally allows homeowners over age 60 to get a tax break for volunteering in the city — everything from greeting people at City Hall to landscaping. For 2024, the city has increased the maximum benefit from $1,000 to $1,500.

Seniors will be able to apply for the program until March 3, about two weeks longer than usual. To be eligible for the program, Marlborough residents have to meet the following criteria

• Must be over age 60
• Marlborough homeowner for at least five years
• Marlborough property must be primary residence
• Last tax year's income didn't exceed $64,000 for single people, $96,000 for married couples filing jointly

Residents accepted into the program perform work between April and June and then again from September to November

"This program has been ongoing since my tenure as mayor, and we really value the services that our senior population offers to departments who may be short-handed, or are in need of assistance because of additional seasonal workload," Mayor Arthur Vigeant said in a news release.

Marlborough residents can download an application here. Please contact Trish Pope at 508-485-6492 or the Mayor’s Office at 508-460-3770 with any questions.