Bill > H3190

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws by allowing cities and towns to grant property tax relief to seniors aged 75 and older. Specifically, once a city or town accepts this provision, its board of assessors can provide a property tax abatement (reduction) of up to 100% of the total tax assessed for qualifying residents who have reached the age of 75. The board of assessors will be responsible for establishing the specific eligibility criteria for receiving this tax relief. This legislation gives local municipalities the option to provide significant property tax relief to elderly residents, potentially helping seniors on fixed incomes manage their housing expenses by reducing their annual property tax burden.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3190