Senior Sign-Up for Discounts on October 21 & 22
Posted on: October 11, 2019 - 12:30pm
The City of Melrose will once again hold two sessions for seniors to sign up for a variety of discounts and tax exemptions on Monday, October 21, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Tuesday, October 22, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Memorial Hall.
These sessions offer a relaxed atmosphere where residents can speak directly with city departments to learn more about city discounts on bills and programs that may be available to them.
Residents need only attend one session.
The following discounts and exemptions are in place for qualifying seniors and low income residents:
- Senior Property Tax Exemption (Age 65+ & income eligible)
- Water & Sewer Discounts (Age 65+ or income eligible)
- Solid Waste Fee Discounts (Age 65+ or income eligible)
- Property Tax Work Program (Age 60+)
- Sign up for Everbridge Emergency Notifications
- Help Understanding Your Energy Bill
- Council on Aging Transportation
- ABCD Fuel Assistance and Energy Programs
What residents should bring:
- Photo Identification
- Recent Tax Bill
- 2018 Tax Return (Social Security Statement if no tax return)
- Electric Bill