for Elderly or Disabled
Assistance in the form of grants may be available to help you pay your Property Taxes if you are Elderly or Disabled:
The town of Truro has a fund that is available to elderly and disabled residents to receive property tax assistance. The applicant must meet certain guidelines:
Applicant must own and occupy the real estate in Truro as his or her primary domicile. An applicant must be the titled owner of the property or hold a life estate in the property. If title is held by a trust, the applicant must be both a trustee and at least a 50% beneficiary of the trust in order to qualify. Applicant must also have resided in the Town and held title to the taxed property a full calendar year prior to submission deadline.
Applicant must be elderly or disabled.
- “Elderly” is defined as a person who is at least 65 years of age on or before July 1, 2013 for which aid is being requested.
- “Disabled” is defined as a person who is not able to work due to illness or accident and is currently receiving benefits from one or more of the following programs based on a determination of disability: Social Security Administration, SSI or Medicaid, Veterans Administration, Workers Compensation, or any other such program or agency providing public/financial assistance due to the disability.
Total yearly household income, including Social Security, must be less than $35,000 if single, or less than $45,000 if married.
Applications will be available at Truro Town Hall, the Truro Library, and the Council on Aging. You may call Truro Town hall for further information.