Senior Work Off Abatement Program

The Senior Work Off Abatement Program allows Wenham residents over the age of 60 to perform work for the Town of Wenham at a rate equal to minimum wage in order to earn credit towards their property tax bill. 

Under this program, senior residents are allowed to earn up to $750 in credit which would then be applied to their property tax bill.  Currently, minimum wage is $6.75 per hour, so an individual would be able to work a maximum of 111 hours.

The Senior Work Off Abatement Program extends from April 1st thru March 31st. 

Earned credit will be applied to the May 1st tax bill.

The eligibility requirements for this program have been set forth by the Wenham Board of Assessors and are as follows:

• Must be a resident of Wenham for a minimum of 5 years

• Must be at least 60 years of age by July 1st

• Income earnings can not exceed $40,000 a year if single and $55,000 if married 

The following information will be photocopied and kept on file:

• A birth certificate or drivers license (for proof of age)

• Last year's income tax return (for proof of income)

• Authorization for the Assessors to verify length of residency