Property Tax Exemptions

Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Qualifying Veterans

Massachusetts Exemptions

The Department of Revenue (DOR) has created this fact sheet to provide general information about local property tax exemptions for veterans in Massachusetts

Tax Payers Guide to Local Property Tax Exemptions

Clause 56

Allows members of the Massachusetts national guard or military reservists who are on active duty to obtain a reduction of all or part of their real and personal property taxes for any fiscal year they are serving in a foreign country.  This was approved for use in Hingham at town meeting. 

Clause 56 Requirements and Process

Local Hingham Option - Brave Act

These are exemptions for Hingham residents. Please contact the Hingham Assessors Office for additional information.

View Brave Act Exemption Details

Valor Act: Tax Work-Off Application 

The Hingham Veterans’ Property Tax Work-Off Program allows qualified veterans an abatement of up to $1,500 for volunteer work in a fiscal year, as directed by the Hingham Veterans’ Services Officer. 

Priority will be given to veterans eligible for MGL c. 115 benefits and/or veterans who are age 65 or older. Disabled veterans who are selected may utilize a substitute person. 

Please return the completed application, to the Veterans’ Services office on the 2nd floor of Town Hall or call 781-741-1440 for more information or to arrange an interview.  

Download Tax Work-Off Application