What types of exemptions (reduction of real estate taxes) does the Town of Hanover offer?

A variety of exemptions are available to reduce property tax obligations for certain qualifying taxpayers: elderly persons, blind persons, disabled veterans, surviving spouses, or orphaned minor children, surviving spouses or orphaned minors of a police officer or fire fighter killed in the line of duty and extreme hardship. Also available is a tax deferral for persons 65 years of age or over and a temporary hardship tax deferral for anyone who meets the qualifications of the statute. Contact the Assessors’ Office if you have any questions on the requirements for these exemptions and to find out if you qualify. The qualifying date for these exemptions is July 1^st, the first day of the fiscal year. You must own, occupy and otherwise qualify for the exemption as of July 1^st. Applications must be filed within three months from the mailing of the first actual tax bill. However, the assessors strongly advise that applications be filed as soon as possible after July 1^st so that they can be processed early and be ready to be reflected on the first half of your actual tax bill. If you received an exemption in the previous fiscal year, the assessors will mail an application to you in July of each year so that you can come in and file as soon as possible.