Want to Shrink Your Tax Bill? Town Assessor Announces Exemptions

Source: amherstma.gov

The Town of Amherst Assessor would like to remind Amherst residents about the many tax exemptions that are available. 

What is a Tax Exemption?  
Exemptions come in many different forms at every taxable level (Municipal and Federal) and if you qualify for an exemption, your tax bill could be reduced or your entire obligation to pay taxes could be eliminated.

Are you a veteran or legally blind? Are you 65 years of age or older? Do you have accessory dwelling unit that is for your parents or in-laws? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may be eligible for an exemption on your real estate taxes.

Please see tax exemption eligibility requirements (as listed below) and reach out to the Assessor by phone (413-259-3024) or email for help with a tax exemption application. 

Veterans Exemptions: (Including but not limited to conditions below) 

• 10% or more service-related disability 
• Been awarded the Purple Heart 
• Veteran with certificate from Veterans Administration indicating 100% service-related disability. 
• Spouse of veteran who qualified for exemption at time of their death

37A Blind Exemption

• Must have Certificate of Blindness issued from Mass Commission of the Blind.

41C Elderly Exemption for 65 years of age and older, which has asset and income limitations. 

• Asset Limitation: Married Couple: $71,379 | Single Person: $51,912
• Income: Limitation: Married Couple $46,754  | Single Person: $31,217

17 Elderly Exemption for 70 years and older, which has asset limitation and no income limitation. 

• Asset Limitation of $40,000 (Excluding the Residence)

Clause 50: Residential Improvement to provide for elderly exemption. 

Applications are available online at www.amherstma.gov/94/Assessors or in the Assessors Office. Do you have questions? Please call us at 413-259-3024 or email us at assessors@amherstma.gov 
Want to learn more online about the exemption applications?  https://www.amherstma.gov/106/Exemptions
Need help figuring out if you qualify?  Need help with paperwork?  We are here to help!  Just pick up the phone and call us: 413-259-3024

The deadline to file for the fiscal year 2024 is April 1, 2024.