Personal Exemptions
You may be eligible to reduce a portion of the taxes assessed on your domicile if you meet the qualifications for one of the personal exemptions allowed under Massachusetts Law. Qualifications vary, but generally relate to age, ownership, residency, disability, income or assets. For further information on a particular exemption or questions you may have, please contact the Assessor's office.

Your application must be filed annually with the Manchester Board of Assessors no later than 90 days from the date of mailing of the actual (3rd quarter) tax bill.

This deadline cannot be extended or waived by the Assessors for any reason. If your application is not timely filed, you lose all rights to an exemption and the Assessors cannot by law grant you one. An application is filed when received by the Assessors.

You may be eligible for an exemption if you fall into any of the following categories:

Blind
Clause 37A - This is for $500 and you must have proof of blindness
http://www.manchester.ma.usCL37A
 
Surviving Spouse
Clause 17D - This is for $175
http://www.manchester.ma.usCL17D
 
U.S. Veteran
Clause 22 - This varies between $400 and total exemption, depending upon the wartime service connected disability or award.
http://www.manchester.ma.usCL22
Motor Vehicle Exemptions for Veterans
 
http://www.manchester.ma.usVetMV
Minor Child of Deceased Parent
Clause 17D - This is $175
http://www.manchester.ma.usCL17D
Senior Citizens
Clause 17D & 41C - These can be for $175 or $1,000 and eligibility can be based on annual income and/or your whole estate. The Assessors will require evidence, including bank balances and interest earned, as well as statements of pensions.
http://www.manchester.ma.usCL17D_CL41C
Deferral
Clause 41A - This permits an elderly taxpayer to postpone payment of property taxes
http://www.manchester.ma.usCL41A