An Act authorizing the City of Melrose to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the City of Melrose to create a property tax exemption for senior citizens. The exemption will be means-tested, meaning that eligibility will be based on a household’s income. This aims to provide financial relief to low-income seniors in Melrose who own property and pay property taxes.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Melrose to establish a property tax exemption.
- The exemption will be means-tested, considering household income.
- The exemption is specifically for senior citizens.
- The city of Melrose will administer the program.
- The bill was approved by the Governor and enacted as Chapter 35 of the Acts of 2025.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens in Melrose
- Low-income homeowners in Melrose
- Property taxpayers in Melrose
Notable changes
- Introduces a new mechanism for property tax relief for seniors.
- Adds a means-testing component to the exemption.
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