Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 579: An Act granting property tax relief to seniors

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2071) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants property tax relief to seniors, reducing tax burden for fixed-income group per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 580: An Act expanding the senior property tax exemption

HD 580 allows cities and towns to increase the maximum senior property tax exemption from $500 to $2,000 for residents aged 65 or older. This bill directly affects senior homeowners in municipalities that currently offer property tax exemptions. The key provision amends local government authority to adjust exemption amounts, specifically permitting increases up to $2,000 (previously capped at 100% increases to the existing $500 amount). Municipalities must still approve these changes through their council or town meeting process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases property tax exemption for seniors (65+), providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income homeowners by reducing their tax burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3280: An Act relative to unreasonable property tax increases

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3280) of Andrew Macdonald relative to property tax increases. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill targets 'unreasonable property tax increases,' restricting tax hikes and limiting government revenue growth from property taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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