Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 22, 2025

HD 3353: An Act relative to establishing a municipal tax assessment increase limit

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4051) of Rita A. Mendes for legislation to establish a municipal tax assessment increase limit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes municipal tax assessment increase limit, preventing sudden tax hikes and providing tax relief to residents, aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax protection.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3078: An Act to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3078) of David F. DeCoste for legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax freeze option for elderly with means-tested criteria, offering targeted tax relief to lower-income seniors, aligning with fiscal support policies.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3190: An Act granting property tax relief to seniors

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3190) of Paul McMurtry, Marcus S. Vaughn and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly grants property tax relief to seniors, reducing their tax burden per title/summary, aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3258: An Act to cap the amount by which a senior's property tax can increase

By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3258) of Justin Thurber, Patrick Joseph Kearney and John R. Gaskey relative to property tax increases for seniors. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCaps property tax increases for seniors, providing tax relief for fixed-income seniors under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3252: An Act improving older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of homeownership

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3252) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to property tax relief for older adults. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for older adults, directly reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief for vulnerable groups under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax relief for older homeowners to address rising homeownership costs, directly supporting housing affordability for a vulnerable group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 1933: 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, protecting homeowners from financial shocks, aligning with fiscal responsibility in tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents property tax shocks, supporting property rights (a housing policy aspect) by protecting owners from financial instability due to unpredictable tax burdens.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3276: An Act relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3276) of Bud L. Williams relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax payment structure for gaming licensees via payments in lieu of property taxes, ensuring revenue collection and fiscal management compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5341: An Act relative to expanded small property tax abatements in the Town of Auburn

This bill increases property tax abatements for small properties in Auburn, Maine. It raises the exemption threshold from $10,000 to $25,000 for certain residential properties and from $1 million to $5 million for other properties under existing tax law. It also allows the town to grant exemptions for commercial parcels if at least 50% of occupants are eligible businesses. The changes apply specifically to real property within Auburn and take effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemptions for residential properties, reducing tax burden on lower/middle-income homeowners per tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2036: An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2036) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to authorize the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes means-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing tax relief for lower-income seniors, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 2021: An Act providing property tax relief for older adults

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2021) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide property tax relief for older adults. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for older adults, directly reducing their tax burden - a clear tax relief measure aligning with support indicators for lower-income groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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