Personal Exemptions
You may be eligible to reduce a portion of the taxes assessed on your domicile if you meet the qualifications for one of the personal exemptions allowed under Massachusetts Law. Qualifications vary, but generally relate to age, ownership, residency, disability, income or assets. For further information on a particular exemption or questions you may have, please contact the Assessor's office
You may be eligible for an exemption if you fall into any of the following categories:
- Blind
- U.S. Veteran with a service connected disability and Qualified Veterans
- Surviving Spouse
- Minor Child of Deceased Parent
- Senior Citizen age 65 and older - Exemptions and Deferral
Your application must be filed annually with the Newbury Board of Assessors by April 1st of each calendar year.
This deadline cannot be extended or waived by the Assessors for any reason. If your application is not timely filed, you lose all rights to an exemption and the Assessors cannot by law grant you one. An application is filed when received by the Assessors.