The Town of Amherst's Tax Work-Off plan enables residents 60 years and older, who have an annual adjusted gross income of $36,531 or less ( $54,797 or less for a couple), to work off up to $750 in property taxes a year at a rate of $7.50 an hour. A maximum of 30 people may participate. Work must be completed by December 5th of each year.

The following document includes the Application for Participation, Confidential Financial Data Sheet, and instructions for applying.

Tax Work-Off Plan Application (PDF - 38KB)

Positions:

   Amherst Public Schools Central Office (PDF - 12KB)

   Bangs Center Attendant (PDF - 65KB)

   Senior Center Staff Assistant (PDF - 68KB)

   Books to homebound elders coordinator (PDF - 12KB)

   Camera Operator Producer (PDF - 12KB)

   ESL Tutor (PDF - 12KB)

   Noon lunch drive and substitute drivers (PDF - 12KB)

   Noon lunch kitchen aide (PDF - 12KB)

   Outreach program assistant (PDF - 12KB)

   Photographer (PDF - 12KB)

   UMASS Meals on Wheels driver (PDF - 12KB)

   Wed Bread Produce Worker (PDF - 12KB)

   West Cemetery Gatekeeper (PDF - 13KB)

   Assistant to Lunch Site Manager (PDF - 11KB)

   Friendly Visitor (PDF - 11KB)

   Reception Desk Senior Center (PDF - 12KB)

   Cover book at Jones Library (PDF - 11KB)
 

For additional information, please contact Maura Plante at the Senior Center at 259-3213.