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MA H3043

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Simon Cataldo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Imposes a 1% transfer fee on the portion of residential property sales exceeding $1,000,000 in Concord, including transfers of controlling interests in entities holding residential property

  • Exempts transfers to government agencies, housing authorities, charitable/religious organizations, family members, properties with affordable housing restrictions, and transactions under $100

  • All fee revenue must be deposited in the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support housing for families earning up to 150% of area median income

  • Requires the Middlesex South Registrar of Deeds to verify fee payment or exemption certification before recording any deed

  • Takes effect 30 days after approval by Concord Town Meeting vote

Legislative Description

Establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Concord

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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