Veteran's Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
The Town of Kingston Veteran’s Tax Work-Off Abatement Program allows qualified veterans, who reside in property owned in Kingston, an abatement of up to $1000 for the program which runs November 1st through October 31st.
On May 14, 2022, Town Meeting voted to adopt the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5N-Veteran Property Tax Work-Off Program.
To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 59, § 5N, in order to authorize Kingston to establish a program to allow veterans, to volunteer to provide services in exchange for a reduction in the real property tax obligations of that veteran on the veteran’s tax bills, which reduction shall be in addition to any exemption or abatement to which that person is otherwise entitled. In addition, allowing an approved representative for persons physically unable to provide such services to the town, or take an action relative thereto.
Veteran's Tax Work-Off Program 2023-2024 (PDF)
Veteran's Tax Work-Off Positions 2022-2023 (PDF)
Tax Work-Off Application 2023-2024 (PDF)
The following is required at the time of receipt of their application:
- Application
- Copy of Tax Bill
- CORI form is required along with a picture ID
CORI Application 2023-2024 (PDF)