Assessors - Tax Exemptions What is an exemption? A Clause Exemption is a release from the obligation to pay all or a portion of taxes assessed on your property. The clause exemptions listed here are based on the personal circumstances of the property owner as of July 1st.  The Massachusetts Legislature has enacted the following clause exemptions, all of which are subparagraphs of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5:  Surviving Spouse, Aged or Minor Children  Financial Hardship  Veterans-10% Disability, Surviving Spouse, Purple Heart  Veterans-Loss or Permanent Loss of Use of One Limb  Veterans-Loss or Permanent Loss of Use of Limbs  Veterans-Specially Adapted Housing  Veterans-Surviving Spouse  Veterans-100% Disability  Blind  Tax Deferral  Elderly  Surviving Spouse of Police Officer or Firefighter  Minor Children of Police Office or Firefighter  Paraplegic    Application for Exemptions 17D, 22, 22A thru 22E, 37A, 41C, 42, 43    Application for Exemption 41A For more information or help with exemptions and forms, please contact the Assessors Office at 781-585-0509.