SCRPT Workers

Senior Citizen Residential Property Tax Work-Off Program

For New Participants

The Town of Andover values the wealth of skills and knowledge possessed by its senior residents.  The “SCRPT” program provides seniors the opportunity to share their skills in service to the community and receive a tax abatement on their property taxes.  The success of the program depends on the co-coordinated efforts of the various town departments requesting services, the program co-coordinator who matches the volunteers, the Accounting office where payroll is processed, the Assessor’s office that administers the abatement process and the Treasurer’s office where payments are submitted.  Maximum allowable abatement is $1,100.

The FY28 program officially begins on November 16^th, but placements will not begin until eligibility has been determined.  We appreciate your cooperation in this process, which may take a few weeks.  Attached are several pages that must be completed and mailed to the Robb Center, 30 Whittier Ct., by November 15, 2026. Submit the completed and signed application and CORI pages and please enclose a copy of your license or other government issued ID. 

A mandatory informational meeting for new SCRPT participants will be hosted at the Robb Center. 

Please plan on attending the meeting below and register by contacting:

Ashley English, Volunteer Coordinator

978-623-8320

ashley.english@andoverma.us 

Eligibility:

• Age 60
• Must be the assessed owner of the property on which the tax is abated
• Property must be primary residence of applicant
• No income guidelines for first qualified owner
• No current town/school employees are eligible.  This includes full time, part time, contract, substitute employees and/or those appointed to a board by the Town Manager.
• Applicants must be up to date on all payments to the Town of Andover.
• Second qualifying owner may earn exemption if they meet the need requirements

Single:  $46,950             Married:  $63,450/household

All Applicants must: 

• Attend informational meeting with Volunteer Coordinator.  

• Must contact the SCRPT Program Coordinator to discuss placement.
• Submit application to the Center by posted deadline.
• Applications will be forwarded to Assessor’s Office to determine eligibility

• Commit to designated hours of service, as assigned by the SCPRT Program Coordinator, within the specified time frame
• Notify “SCRPT” Program Coordinator and work site supervisor of schedule changes and absences
• Complete timesheet and turn in to the Center on a monthly basis with appropriate supervisor’s authorization signature.
• Notify SCRPT Program Coordinator of any changes which affect eligibility, i.e. sale of property, inability to complete program requirements

Placements:

• All placements are made by the SCRPT Program Coordinator and are determined by matching applicant’s skills, interests and availability with job requests submitted
• Two-week trial period prior to permanent placement, it is within the departments and participants purview to request an alternate placement with in the first two weeks.  
• All timesheets must be signed by a town employee supervising the “SCRPT” worker, timesheets must be submitted to the Robb Center on a monthly basis to ensure accurate tracking. 

Time Frame:

• Effective November 16, 2026 – November 15, 2027 for FY2028 tax bills
• Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2026. No Exceptions can be made.
• Informational interviews will be scheduled by appointment only. 

 For Additional Information:

• Contact SCRPT Program Coordinator at the Robb Center at 978-623-8320.