An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to increase the asset limitation ceiling, income limitation ceiling, and benefit limitation ceiling applicable to seniors applying for tax abatement pursuant to clauses 17D, 17E, and 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the town of Belmont, Massachusetts, to raise the financial limits for property tax abatements available to senior citizens. Specifically, it increases the asset limitation ceiling, the income limitation ceiling, and the benefit limitation ceiling. These increases aim to make more seniors eligible for assistance with their property taxes under existing local laws.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Belmont to increase the asset limitation ceiling for senior tax abatement applicants.
- Authorizes Belmont to increase the income limitation ceiling for senior tax abatement applicants.
- Authorizes Belmont to increase the benefit limitation ceiling for senior tax abatement applicants.
- The changes relate to clauses 17D, 17E, and 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws.
- The bill is based on a petition approved by the town of Belmont.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens in Belmont, Massachusetts
- Property owners in Belmont, Massachusetts
- The town of Belmont
Notable changes
- Increases eligibility thresholds for senior property tax abatements.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
David M. Rogers
William N. Brownsberger
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