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MA H2794

MA H2794
Authorizing the town of Nantucket to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing


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Introduced
03/20/2017
In Committee
07/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Nantucket be authorized to impose real estate transfer fees for certain housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Nantucket to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee on the purchase price of properties in Nantucket County. The fee revenue will be deposited into the town's Affordable Housing Trust Fund to be used for affordable and workforce housing purposes. The bill includes various exemptions from the fee, such as for transfers to government entities, certain types of family transfers, and the first $2 million of a property's sale price. The bill also outlines the process for collecting and enforcing the fee, including provisions for penalties and interest on late payments. The fee is intended to have a 10-year duration, with the possibility of renewal or modification through town meeting votes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 08/03/2017)

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