MARION — Applications are now available to help qualified Marion residents with their 2018-2019 property taxes through the Marion Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts.

The Marion Community Fund seeks people of all ages to apply.  If you are a Marion homeowner, have owned your home for at least one year, have earned income of less than $57,000 (single), $72,000 head of household), or $86,000 (married), you may be eligible for tax relief. All payments will be made to the Town of Marion and credited toward the grant recipient’s tax bill.

All applications must be received in the Community Foundation’s offices by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2.  Decisions will be made by Dec. 5. Applications are available at the Town Hall in Marion, the Marion Council on Aging office in the Town House, and the Community Foundation, 128 Union St., Suite 403, New Bedford, MA  02740. They can also be downloaded at https://www.cfsema.org/grants/current-requests-for-proposals-other-opportunities

The Marion Community Fund was established in 1999 by a private donor to provide qualified Marion homeowners with property tax relief. The 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. There are no age restrictions on this grant.

For assistance with the application, contact the Marion Council on Aging at 508-748-3570.