Applications are now available to help qualified Marion residents with their 2012-2013 property taxes through the Marion Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts (CFSEMA).

All applications must be received in the Community Foundation’s offices by Thursday, August 30. Applications are available at the Town Hall in Marion, the Council on Aging, and the Community Foundation at 63 Union Street, New Bedford, or by calling 508-996-8253. They can also be downloaded at www.cfsema.org.

The Marion Community Fund’s goal is to preserve the town’s diversity and character by providing property tax relief for Marion homeowners who are a key part of the town’s makeup and who might be forced to leave Marion due to higher taxes.

If you are a Marion homeowner, have owned your home for at least one year, have earned income of less than $25,000 (single) or $37,500 (married), and have assets of $46,000 or less (single) or $63,000 or less (married), excluding your home, you may be eligible for tax relief.