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Senior Tax Work-Off Program Sign-Up Begins Wednesday, May 1

GREENFIELD – The City of Greenfield will begin accepting applications for the Senior Tax Work-Off Program on Wednesday, May 1.

To apply, please stop in the John Zon Community Center during business hours, Monday to Friday 9 AM to 4 PM, to pick up an application packet. The application deadline is Friday, May 31.

Seniors accepted into the program receive a reduction in their real estate tax bill by "working off" the equivalent hours based on the current minimum wage in Massachusetts. Seniors must be age 60 or older at the time of applying. Participants of the senior tax work-off program will serve in their roles from July 1 through November 30.

If more than 20 applications are received, there will be a lottery to equitably determine participants.

"Senior Tax Work-Off Program is an excellent way for our age 60+ homeowners to earn up to $2,000 off of their real estate taxes by using their skills and abilities to support a City of Greenfield department,” said Council on Aging Director Hope Macary.

“The Senior Tax Work-Off Program is invaluable to the city and our senior community,” said Mayor Virginia “Ginny” Desorgher. “I look forward to welcoming the participants who will make a positive difference daily in assisting with city operations.”

In addition, the Upper Pioneer Valley District Veterans’ Services Office offers a similar tax work-off program for the veteran community. Veterans can sign up to earn a $1,000 reimbursement by working 66.67 hours at a city office position. The veterans’ services office will help place applicants in a city office that fits the applicant's skills.

To apply, please stop in the Upper Pioneer Valley District Veterans’ Services Office during business hours, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM, to pick up an application packet. The application deadline remains Friday, May 31.

Here are the rules of eligibility and requirements:

  • Senior must not be receiving a tax work-off discount in another city or town.
  • Senior must have lived in Massachusetts for the previous ten years and must have owned and occupied real estate in Greenfield for the previous five years.
  • Seniors apply for acceptance into the program annually. One senior per household may participate.
  • CORI and SORI background checks are required for job placement.
  • Senior must be the owner of the property as of July 1 of the current fiscal year.
  • Hourly rate credited and maximum “earnings” are subject to change per year. The senior will receive a W-2 form for federal income tax filing. Earnings are taxable in some circumstances. Consult with your financial advisor.
  • The STWO Program participant is not considered an employee of the City of Greenfield.
  • The Council on Aging reviews applications and makes job placement recommendations to City departments. Seniors must have identifiable employable skills that match a City department's needs.

Please note that FY26 applications for the senior tax work-off program will be accepted in September 2024.