Senior Citizen Work-Off Abatement Program

June 22, 2015

Revere-Mayor Daniel Rizzo is happy to announce the implementation of the Senior Citizen Work-Off Abatement Program for 2015. The program allows for 50 seniors to work for a $750 property tax deduction and another 50 seniors to work for a $500 water bill reduction.

The Senior Citizen Work-Off Abatement Program will permit up to 100 seniors to work a total of 62 ½ hours within various departments of City Government that require assistance. These seniors will work for an hourly wage, but rather than receiving a check every week, they will earn abatement on their property taxes or water bills.

In order to qualify for the program, Revere residents must be at least 60 years of age, hold a primary residence in Revere, and have an ownership interest in that residence. This year, the City Council has added income limitations for applicants. In order to apply, individuals can have an income of no greater than $45,000 annually. The limit for married couples is $55,000.

Abatements received under this program will be in addition to any other exemptions for which the senior is eligible. Abatements earned under this program will not be considered income or wages for the purpose of state income tax withholdings, unemployment compensation, or worker’s compensation.

Applications must be completed and returned to the Mayor’s Office by the deadline date of Monday, July 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. No applications will be accepted beyond July 13th. If necessary, a public lottery will be held in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of selecting participants.

“The City of Revere, and our country overall, owes the seniors of this generation a great deal of gratitude. Although I don’t believe that we can ever fully repay this debt, I hope that this program is a continuing step in the right direction,” stated Mayor Rizzo.

For more information regarding the “Senior Citizen Work-Off Abatement Program,” feel free to contact the Mayor’s Office at 781-286-8111.

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Patrick M. Keefe Jr.
Mayor
Linda DeMaio
Executive Secretary/Schedule
781-286-8111
Claudia Correa
Chief of Staff
781-286-8111
Robert Marra
Senior Advisor to the Mayor
781-286-8111
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