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UPDATE ON PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS
In 2004, the Burrillville Town Council increased exemption benefits across the board and also simplified the program. Prior to 2004, exemptions were expressed on the tax bill as a reduction in the assessed value which in turn, decreased the tax amount. Now, all of our exemptions just show the tax credit amount (how much the bill is decreased in actual tax dollars).
Beginning in 2008 increased exemption benefits are available for low income seniors and low income disabled property owners. Refer to the charts below.
Previously, the Disabled Exemption was only available to those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. For 2007, 100% disabled property owners that are not on Social Security Disability might also qualify for this exemption. Please contact the Assessing Department for more information. A Disabled Exemption Application can be downloaded here.
In 2006 changes were made in State law pertaining to Veteran exemptions. These changes can be viewed here. Some veterans that did not qualify for the exemption in the past may now qualify. Please contact the Assessing Department for more information.
Anyone who received the senior or disabled exemption last year and anyone who inquired about the programs will receive information and an application in the mail by the end of the year. A Senior Exemption Application can be downloaded here.
TAX CREDIT AMOUNT BY EXEMPTION TYPE:
Exemption Type |
Tax Credit Amount |
Eligibility and Notes |
Senior |
$325 to $1,200 (see chart below) |
Annual Application, reach age 62, ownership and occupancy of residential property in Burrillville during five of six years prior to filing for exemption. One exemption per household. |
Veteran |
$225 |
Served in Vietnam or prior war or served during a conflict specified in state law. May be applied to vehicle only if the Veteran has no Real Estate. |
Disability |
$325 to $1,200 (see chart below) |
Annual Application, 100% disabled, own and occupy a single family or a two-family residential property for one year prior to filing for exemption. |
Blind |
$300 |
Statement from ophthalmologist. |
Gold Star Parent |
$225 |
Parents of a child who dies while in the service. |
100% Disabled Veteran |
$300 |
Disability must be 100% service related. |
POW |
$900 |
Need letter from VA stating applicant was POW. |
Specially Adapted Housing |
Variable |
Letter from VA stating that portion of a house was specially adapted for a disabled veteran. |
INCOME CHART FOR SENIOR & DISABLED EXEMPTIONS:
Household Income Range |
Tax Credit Amount |
$0 - $12,500 |
$1,200 |
$12,501 - $14,999 |
$1,150 |
$15,000 - $17,499 |
$900 |
$17,500 - $19,999 |
$800 |
$20,000 - $22,499 |
$700 |
$22,500 - $24,999 |
$600 |
$25,000 - $27,499 |
$500 |
$27,500 - $29,999 |
$400 |
$30,000 and higher |
$325 |
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