FAQs

Energy Efficiency FAQs

• Are there any loan programs to cover the cost of home energy improvements?
• How can I get my home/apartment weatherized to make it feel more comfortable and to lower my energy bills?
• What does the Energy Committee do?
• What if I’m not sure I can afford to pay for home energy improvements?
• Who does the energy committee work with?

Motor Vehicle Excise FAQs

• What is motor vehicle excise tax?
• Who must pay excise tax?
• How are vehicles valued?
• Who qualifies for an abatement?
• What information do I need to file with an application?
• When must I file for an abatement/exemption on excise?

Personal Exemptions FAQs

• Does my qualification for exemption cost the other taxpayers of my town?
• If the Assessors deny my application for exemption do I have any recourse?
• What are the categories of exemption?
• What are the minimum qualifications for exemption?
• What are the qualifications for blind exemption?
• What are the qualifications for Senior Citizen Age 70 (Both Income and Asset requirements) exemption?
• What are the qualifications for Surviving Spouse or Minor Child of Deceased Parent or Senior Citizen Age 70 (Asset requirements only) exemption?
• What are the qualifications for Veterans exemption?
• What is an exemption?
• When and where must I file an application for exemption?
• Who may file an application?

Personal Property FAQs

• When do I file for an abatement?
• What happens when my abatement is approved or denied?
• What is the Personal Property Tax?
• What is a form of list?
• Who must file a return of form of list?
• When and where must my return be filed?

Public Meeting FAQ

• What if I require assistance to participate in a public meeting?
• What is the Open Meeting Law?

Real Estate FAQs

• What Are the Current Tax Rates?
• How is property assessed?
• How do I check the valuation of a property?
• How do I change my mailing address for tax billing?
• When do I file for an abatement?
• If the Assessors deny my application for abatement, do I have any recourse?

Retirement FAQ

• How will my municipal pension affect my Social Security?
• Is Membership mandatory for Montague employees?
• How is my membership date determined?
• How much do members contribute to the Retirement System?
• Do member’s contributions to the Retirement System earn interest?
• Does the amount of interest credited to your individual annuity savings fund affect what your overall benefit will be?
• Is regular compensation the sames as total compensation?
• Can I purchase creditable service earned in another Massachusetts Public Retirement System?
• Will prior creditable service affect my membership date or contriubution rate?
• When is retirement an option?

WPCF FAQ

• HOW IS MY SEWER BILL CALCULATED