Regulation-SeniorServiceProgram-060517

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULATION Rules and Regulations Applicable to the Senior Service Program Date Approved by BOS: Signature of Chair: Suzanne E. Barry June 5, 2017 I.PURPOSE The Board of Selectmen has been duly authorized by the 2007 Annual Town Meeting to provide an opportunity for certain persons over the age of 60 to provide services to the Town of Lexington in exchange for compensation which is to be applied to the real property tax obligation of said person. This regulation establishes the terms and conditions of this Senior Service program. II.ELIGIBILITY A.Participants in this program must be 60 years of age or older when submitting their application; be domiciled and reside in Lexington; and be an owner of the property to which a reduction in real estate taxes may be granted. If said property is subject to a trust, the participant must be a trustee of the trust. In the case of joint or multiple owners, each may be allowed to provide service. The combined total reduction in dollars on a domicile shall not exceed in a fiscal year: $1,540(140 hours)for two participating individuals in a household; unless a greater amount is approved in writing by the Town Manager. B.A taxpayer seeking to participate in the program shall file an application, substantially in the form accompanying these regulations as Attachment A. Said application must be filed each year the applicant wishes to participate in the Senior Service Program. C.A copy of the most recent federal income tax return shall be provided by the applicant, unless otherwise on file with the Town. The household income of an applicant from all sources, taxable and non-taxable, shall not exceed $70,000per household. D.The administration of this program shall be under the direction of the Human Services Department.