An Act authorizing the city of Salem to increase the short-term rental community impact fee for the purpose of school and municipal facilities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the city of Salem, Massachusetts, to raise a fee charged to short-term rental properties. The increased revenue from this fee will be specifically used to support school and municipal facilities within the city. The bill was approved by the mayor and city council of Salem before being submitted to the legislature. This action aims to provide additional funding for essential city services.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Salem to increase its short-term rental community impact fee.
- Specifies that the increased revenue will be dedicated to school and municipal facilities.
- Requires the fee increase to be approved by the mayor and city council of Salem.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Who is affected
- City of Salem residents
- Short-term rental property owners in Salem
- School district in Salem
- Municipal facilities in Salem
Fiscal impact
The bill directs revenue generated from the increased short-term rental fee to support school and municipal facilities in Salem.
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