An Act relative to ensuring fairness and equity in the assessment of the value of property
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure fairness and equity in how property values are assessed for tax purposes in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish processes and standards to guarantee that property assessments are accurate and reflect the true market value of properties. The bill’s purpose is to promote transparency and prevent potential inequities in property tax burdens.
Key provisions
- Requires assessors to use consistent and standardized methods for property valuation.
- Establishes guidelines for property inspections and data collection.
- Creates a process for property owners to challenge their assessments.
- Mandates regular reviews of assessment practices to ensure fairness.
- Promotes transparency in the assessment process by requiring public disclosure of assessment data.
- Addresses potential biases in property assessments.
- Focuses on ensuring assessments reflect current market conditions.
- Requires training for assessors on fair assessment practices.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- Local assessors
- Taxpayers
- Municipal governments
- Real estate industry
Notable changes
- The bill likely aims to standardize property assessment practices across Massachusetts.
- It may provide greater recourse for property owners who believe their assessments are inaccurate.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
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