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MA H4526
Bill
Status
9/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Scanlon
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AI Summary
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Authorizes North Attleborough to create a property tax exemption for seniors age 67+ (or 62+ for co-applicants) who own and occupy residential property as their primary residence
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Sets initial income limits at $70,000 for single applicants, $80,000 for head of household, and $90,000 for joint applicants, with thresholds adjustable annually by the Town Council
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Requires applicants to have owned and resided in North Attleborough for at least 10 consecutive years, with property assessed value not exceeding the prior year's average for the qualifying class
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Caps the program at 500 exemptions per fiscal year, granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications due before September 1
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Exemption expires after 3 years but may be reauthorized by Town Council vote for additional 3-year intervals; total exempted amount is distributed proportionally across all residential taxpayers
Legislative Description
Authorizing the town of North Attleborough to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
3/16/2026