Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2523: An Act relative to municipal tax relief

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1935) of Nick Collins for legislation to authorize a city or town to issue rebates to taxpayers who received the residential exemption in the prior fiscal year. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax rebates for residential exemption holders, directly offering tax relief to taxpayers under municipal tax policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 337: An Act relative to property taxes and senior citizens

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2048) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to property taxes and senior citizens. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for senior citizens, a form of tax reduction for lower-income groups under fiscal management.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 325: An Act to prevent property tax bill shocks

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1933) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to prevent property tax bill shocks. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents sudden property tax increases, providing stability and relief for homeowners, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3167: An Act expanding residential and senior tax exemptions

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3167) of Jay D. Livingstone and William F. MacGregor relative to residential and senior tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands residential and senior tax exemptions, reducing tax burden for targeted groups per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 1988: An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Ryan C. Fattman, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Steven George Xiarhos and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden under taxation policies95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans, directly expanding their financial benefits and reducing tax burdens.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3245: An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden, aligning with tax relief for vulnerable groups under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing their tax burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 13, 2025

H 3904: An Act relative to senior tax exemption

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3904) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of mayor and city council) relative to a senior homeowner property tax exemption in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for senior homeowners, reducing their tax burden. Aligns with tax relief for lower/middle income seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3022: An Act providing for property tax relief for small business owners

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3022) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing property tax relief for small business owners. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief for small business owners, reducing their tax burden under taxation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tags Small Business

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2713: An Act relative to senior property tax deferral

Senate, November 20, 2025 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2018) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to senior property tax deferral; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2022) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a senior state property tax deferral program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2713).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax deferral for seniors, offering tax relief to lower-income elderly, aligning with support indicators for tax relief programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 930: An Act repealing the property tax exemption for Massport lessees

HD 930 repeals a property tax exemption that previously allowed businesses leasing space from the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) to avoid paying local property taxes on those leased properties. This change directly affects businesses leasing Massport facilities (like airport or port space) for profit, requiring them to pay annual property taxes directly to their local town, as if they owned the property. The bill modifies existing law to shift the tax burden from Massport to the lessee, while clarifying that taxes paid by lessees cannot be enforced through property seizure but can use standard tax collection methods. It does not change Massport's overall tax status or apply to properties not leased for profit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals property tax exemption for Massport lessees, closing a tax loophole and increasing local tax revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax fairness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives

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