Are you Eligible for a Tax Exemption?
The Board of Assessors would like to remind taxpayers that Statutory Exemption applications are available beginning July 1st. These forms may be picked up in the Assessors office or mailed upon request. All Exemptions must be filed on an annual basis. Applications are available between July 1st and March 30th annually.
Please note: All exemptions require that the applicant
must own and occupy the property for which the exemption from taxes is
sought.
The following is a breakdown of the Statutory Exemptions
offered by the City of Lowell.
- Elderly: Must be at least 70 years old on or before July 1st
- Surviving Child or Spouse/Elderly: A surviving spouse who owns and occupies the property as their residence A minor child of a deceased parent
- Veterans: Applicant must certify through Veterans’ Administration, at least a 10% disability connected with war service
- Blind Persons:
Application must be legally blind and provide proof via a certificate for the
Division of the Blind.
If you think you qualify for any
exemption offered, please call the Assessors Office at (978) 970-4200 from 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM daily.