An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to levy a real estate transfer fee on certain real property transfers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Brookline, Massachusetts, to collect a real estate transfer fee on certain property sales. The town previously petitioned for this authority, which was approved by local voters. The bill now formally establishes the town’s ability to levy this fee. Revenue generated from the transfer fee will be used for town purposes.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Brookline to levy a real estate transfer fee.
- The fee applies to certain real property transfers within the town.
- Local approval (town vote) was previously obtained for this measure.
- Revenue from the fee will be used for town purposes.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- The bill was subsequently concurred by the Senate.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025.
Who is affected
- Property owners in Brookline
- Real estate buyers in Brookline
- The town of Brookline
- Potential developers in Brookline
- Real estate agents operating in Brookline
Notable changes
- Establishes formal authority for Brookline to collect a real estate transfer fee.
- Builds upon previous local approval of the fee.
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Primary sponsor
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Cynthia Stone Creem
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