An Act relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a property tax exemption for eligible senior citizens in Massachusetts. The exemption would be means-tested, meaning that seniors must meet certain income requirements to qualify. The goal is to provide financial relief to older adults who may be struggling to afford their property taxes.
Key provisions
- Establishes a means-tested property tax exemption for senior citizens.
- Income limits will determine eligibility for the exemption.
- The bill requires the Department of Revenue to administer the program.
- The bill is similar to previously proposed legislation on the same topic.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens
- Property taxpayers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Introduces a means-tested component to existing property tax relief for seniors.
- Likely to require the state to establish new administrative processes.
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael O. Moore
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