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Town of Medfield Senior Tax Work-Off Program
The Senior Tax work off program is open to senior citizens (60 years or older) who own property and pay RE taxes in the Town of Medfield
Town of Medfield Senior Tax Work-Off Program
The Senior Tax work off program is open to senior citizens (60 years or older) who own property and pay real estate taxes in the Town of Medfield. Participants will be expected to complete 100 hours of service in the program year, which runs from November 5, 2025—October 16, 2026.
A $1,500 property tax credit minus any required withholdings will be applied to the participant’s actual real estate bill, due Feb. 1, 2027 and May 3, 2027. Program Requirements: participants must work the required 100 hours of service in order to receive the total tax credit. Partial credit WILL NOT be allowed for any reason for hours worked less than the required 100 hours. The Town of Medfield, based on need, may place the participants in more than one job in order to fulfill the number of hours.
An information session will be offered for all new participants.
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Eligibility Criteria:
Age: Applicants must be 60 years of age as of the annual eligibility date of October 1, 2025. You are eligible to participate in the program if you work less than 15 hours in a town or school position. Elected officials serving on any town board, committee, or commission are ineligible.
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Ownership and residency: Applicants must be a resident of the Town of Medfield and must own (as the assessed owner of record) and occupy (as their domicile) the property. If the property is owned
by a trust, the applicants must have legal title, i.e., must be one of the trustees listed on the deed. Applicants who are a holder of a valid Life Estate will meet the ownership requirements as defined by senior exemption and trust laws. Life Estate designation must be listed on the deed. Any outstanding property taxes must be paid in full by November 1, 2025 in order to participate in the program.
Applications will be available at The Center on Wed. Oct. 1, 2025.
Completed applications are due back to the COA by Monday, October 27, 2025. A lottery will take place on Wed. Nov 5, 2025 to pull names should we receive more than 65 applications.
