MA H4585

Increases the base senior property tax exemption amount from $500 to $1,500 for eligible Auburn residents

Expands eligibility to seniors age 70+ who jointly own property with a child under age 70, provided the senior occupies the property as their primary residence

Replaces fixed income thresholds ($13,000/$15,000) with 50% of Area Median Income adjusted for household size, as published annually by HUD

Raises whole estate value limits from $28,000/$30,000 to $80,000/$110,000

Takes effect immediately upon passage; local approval has already been received from the town