The Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program places older Lincoln residents in jobs with Town of Lincoln departments so that they may abate property taxes up to $1000 per year. Senior Tax Work-Off Participants work in a wide array of positions requiring a variety of skills. Many positions can be done by those with disabilities and we may be able to provide transportation or arrange to have participants work from home.
To download forms, including the brochure, application, W-4, and timesheet, and get general information for applicants and participants, click here.
Who Can Participate?
According to State law, to participate you must be:
• Age 60 or over
• A homeowner or current spouse of a homeowner
• A resident of Lincoln
• Own and occupy the property for which Lincoln taxes are paid and rebate requested
What Kind of Job Might I Get?
Senior Tax Work-Off Program participants work in a wide variety of jobs, from being receptionists to administrative assistants to managing programs to designing software programs and more. Any department, board or commission may request to have a participant work with them.
How Am I Paid?
Participants have their property taxes abated up to $1000 per fiscal year per household, which is reflected in your property tax bill. Your hours are reimbursed at $8/hour, the minimum wage.
Please note that hours cannot be carried over from year to year except in years in which the minimum wage changes, resulting in a reduction mid-year in the number of hours needed to reach the maximum.
How Are Participants Matched with Departments, Boards and Commissions?
Eligible applicants are matched with positions based on their skills and interests and the needs of the departments, boards, and commissions. We will meet with you to discuss what positions are available, which interest you, and what adaptations may need to be made should you have a disability. You will then meet with the
department to determine if both you and the department feel the match is good.
How Do I Apply?
Call the Lincoln Council on Aging at 781-259-8811 for an application. Once you have filled out the application, we will give you a call to either meet with you or let you know that you are on the waiting list, depending on whether space in the program is available.
Will I Have to Pay Taxes on my Property Tax Abatement?
The abatement is considered to be income for federal (including Social Security and Medicare) but not state tax purposes. It may affect your state Circuit Breaker rebate.
Can I Participate Even If I Have a Disability?
Of course! Very few of the positions have physical requirements and some can be done from home. Just let us know what your needs are and we will work with the Town departments to accommodate you.
