An Act authorizing the town of Wakefield to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the town of Wakefield, Massachusetts, to create a property tax exemption for senior citizens. The exemption will be means-tested, meaning that eligibility will depend on the senior citizen’s income. This legislation follows a similar petition approved by the town of Wakefield, authorizing the town to implement this program.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Wakefield to establish a property tax exemption.
- The exemption will be means-tested.
- The exemption is specifically for senior citizens.
- The town of Wakefield must implement the exemption.
- This bill is based on a prior local approval.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens in Wakefield
- Property owners in Wakefield
- The town of Wakefield
Notable changes
- Introduces a means-tested component to the property tax exemption.
- Expands upon a previously approved local measure.
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