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MA H2914

Expanding the exemption for residential property in the town of Wellfleet


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
11/06/2023
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
Passed
03/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to expanding the exemption for residential property in the town of Wellfleet. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill expands the residential property tax exemption in the town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The bill allows for an exemption of up to 35% of the average assessed value of all class one residential properties in Wellfleet, with the approval of the Selectboard. The exemption applies to either the taxpayer's principal residence or a residential parcel occupied by a year-round resident of Wellfleet. The town can establish criteria to determine who qualifies as a resident. Taxpayers aggrieved by the failure to receive the exemption can apply to the Board of Assessors, and the exemption will take effect in the fiscal year following the passage of the bill.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 61 of the Acts of 2024 (on 03/27/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2914
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2914.pdf
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