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MA H3258

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Thurber

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows cities and towns to cap annual property tax increases at 2.5% for qualifying senior homeowners aged 65 and older
  • Applies to Class One residential properties occupied as the owner's primary residence, including properties owned jointly with a spouse
  • Requires the senior to have been domiciled in Massachusetts for at least 10 years and owned/occupied the property for at least 5 years
  • The 2.5% cap includes any special local tax overrides or increases for the fiscal year
  • Adoption is optional for municipalities, requiring approval by the board of selectmen or mayor with city council/local legislative body consent

Legislative Description

To cap the amount by which a senior's property tax can increase

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5165

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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