An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a real estate transfer fee in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts. The fee would be applied to property transfers. Revenue generated from this fee would be used for town purposes. This legislation is based on a petition approved by the town of Arlington.
Key provisions
- A real estate transfer fee will be imposed.
- The fee applies to transfers of property within the town of Arlington.
- Revenue from the fee will be used for town purposes.
- The bill was initially presented by Representative Sean Garballey and Senator Cindy Friedman.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- The bill received local approval from the town of Arlington.
- A hearing was scheduled for January 27, 2026.
Who is affected
- Property owners in Arlington, Massachusetts
- Real estate agents and brokers in Arlington
- Buyers and sellers of property in Arlington
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new real estate transfer fee specifically for the town of Arlington.
- Similar bills have been proposed in other Massachusetts towns.
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