H 3191
An Act relative to condominiums
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the taxation of condominiums in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and standardize how property taxes are assessed and collected on condominium units, ensuring more consistent treatment compared to single-family homes. The bill seeks to provide greater transparency and predictability for condominium owners regarding their property tax obligations. It also intends to address potential inequities in the current system.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the process for assessing property taxes on condominium units.
- Establishes guidelines for determining the taxable value of condominium units.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in tax assessments between condominiums and single-family homes.
- Requires municipalities to provide clear and accessible information to condominium owners regarding their property tax liabilities.
- Specifies how assessments should be adjusted for shared common areas within a condominium.
Who is affected
- Condominium owners in Massachusetts
- Municipalities responsible for property tax assessment
- The Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize property tax assessment practices for condominiums.
- It aims to reduce potential inequities in tax burdens compared to single-family homes.
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Bill H.3191 194th (Current)
An Act relative to condominiums
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3191) of Joan Meschino relative to the taxation of condominiums. Revenue.
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Presenter: Joan Meschino
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3191
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5182 |
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