The Assessor’s Office will be accepting applications for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowners program (Circuit Breaker) beginning February 1 through May 15, 2009. The income limits for this year are: $30,500 for a single person, $37,300 for a married couple. Applicants must provide all proof of income including the front page of their 1040 if one is filed, SSA-1099, 1099 forms from all accounts, pension documentation, W-2 form if wages have been earned, and verification of any other income.

The Town of Watertown has adopted a new Local Option Homeowners program effective for the 2006 Grand List year. The income guidelines expand those of the State program to a maximum of $45,000 for married or single residents. All other requirements for the program are the same as the Circuit Breaker, and the application for both programs will be taken together. Those participants who are not due to re-apply this year will be notified by mail that they will be given the benefit based on last year’s income. They do not need to complete an application this year. The benefit range for the new program is from $50 for the highest income bracket to $450 for the lowest.

The Town has also adopted an increase to the Local Option Veteran’s exemption. The income guidelines are the same as the Local Option Homeowners, and this benefit increases the exemption from a $3000 assessment reduction to $6000.

The Assessor’s Office is located at 37 DeForest Street in Watertown and office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 to 5. Taxpayers with questions may call 860-945-5235.

 Please feel free to visit the Assessor's real estate database which is located online at:  www.visionappraisal.com