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MA H4784

MA H4784
Authorizing the town of North Reading to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption


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Introduced
06/20/2024
In Committee
07/15/2024
Crossed Over
11/04/2024
Passed
11/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/15/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of North Reading be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of North Reading to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption. The exemption will be applied to the domicile of qualifying taxpayers aged 65 or older who meet certain income and asset requirements, including having been a town resident for at least 10 years. The select board will annually set the exemption amount up to 50% of the state's "circuit breaker" tax credit. The total exemption amount will be allocated proportionally within the residential tax levy. Applicants must file annually, and the exemption will expire after 3 years unless renewed.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 233 of the Acts of 2024 (on 11/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4784
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4784.pdf
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