Taunton opens tax relief fund for seniors, disabled residents
Taunton is accepting applications for its Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Fund, which helps qualifying low-income seniors and residents with disabilities pay real estate taxes, with a Dec. 15 deadline.
The Town of Taunton announced Oct. 21 that it is accepting applications for the Elderly & Disabled Tax Relief Fund, a program that provides financial assistance with real estate taxes for qualifying low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities.
The town described the fund as part of its ongoing commitment to helping residents, particularly those living on fixed incomes, manage the financial challenges of homeownership.
To qualify, applicants must be seniors age 65 or older or individuals with disabilities, and households must have an annual income of $41,047 or less. The application deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026.
Residents can apply online through the Assessor's Office page. Paper applications are also available at the Assessor's Office and Treasurer's Office at City Hall, as well as at the Council on Aging at 30 Olney Street.
Questions about the program can be directed to the Assessor's Office at 508-821-1011.
Source: Town of Taunton announcement, October 21, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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