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MA H3164
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Linsky
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 38 of Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding property tax assessments
- Requires assessors to consider any deed-recorded restrictions on property use when determining fair cash valuation, which could lower assessments for properties with affordable housing restrictions
- Maintains the four-class property classification system: residential, open, commercial, and industrial
- Allows city assessors to divide municipalities into assessment districts for valuation purposes
- Similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House Bill 2869
Legislative Description
To ensure fair taxation of affordable housing
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5182
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Revenue2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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