H 3058
An Act enabling a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a local option tax on vacant units within residential buildings. Cities and towns in Massachusetts would have the authority to implement this tax on properties that have been unoccupied for a certain period. The revenue generated from this tax would be used to address housing affordability and availability issues within the community. This legislation aims to incentivize homeowners to rent out or sell vacant units.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and towns to impose a tax on vacant residential units.
- Defines ‘vacant unit’ as a unit that has been unoccupied for a specified period (details to be determined).
- Specifies that revenue from the tax will be used for housing-related purposes.
- Provides local governments with the option to implement the tax.
- Includes provisions for appeals and enforcement.
- Addresses definitions related to residential buildings and units.
- Allows for the creation of a local tax rate.
Who is affected
- Homeowners of residential buildings
- Property owners
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Renters
- Housing market participants
Notable changes
- Introduces a new local tax mechanism for vacant residential units.
- Provides municipalities with the discretion to implement the tax.
- Potentially impacts property values and rental rates.
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Bill H.3058 194th (Current)
An Act enabling a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3058) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings. Revenue.
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Presenter: Mike Connolly
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3058
| 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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