City of Somerville Council on Aging
Somerville Senior Tax Work-Off Program is available to homeowners and renters in Somerville, MA.
Allows Somerville residents age 60+ to volunteer for city departments in exchange for property tax or rent credits. Participants work up to 125 hours per year at $16/hour, earning up to $2,000 in credits. Positions include clerical work, tutoring, and community service.
Tax credit earned through volunteer hours; maximum 125 hours at $16/hour
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Somerville, MA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Somerville, MA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications typically open in September
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Email us about this programUp to $2,000 property tax credit.
Somerville Senior Tax Work-Off Program is open to homeowners and renters in Somerville, MA. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with City of Somerville Council on Aging using the official program link on this page or call (617) 625-6600. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Applications typically open in September.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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