An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean 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 senior citizens in Massachusetts. The exemption would be ‘mean-tested,’ meaning that eligibility would be based on the senior’s income and assets. Seniors with lower incomes and assets would receive a larger exemption than those with higher incomes and assets. This legislation aims to provide financial relief to seniors struggling with property taxes.
Key provisions
- Establishes a mean-tested property tax exemption for senior citizens.
- Eligibility is determined by income and asset levels.
- The size of the exemption is tied to a senior’s income and assets.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- The bill was subsequently reported favorably by the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
- A new draft, S2902, was substituted on January 8, 2026.
- The bill was read second in the Senate on January 15, 2026.
- The bill was accompanied by S2021, S2048, S2071 and S2096.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens
- Property taxpayers
- Massachusetts residents
- Low-income seniors
- Seniors with limited assets
Notable changes
- The exemption is mean-tested, linking it to a senior’s income and assets.
- The bill was amended and a new draft, S2902, was substituted.
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