An Act promoting accessible dwellings for older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their communities

This bill creates a tax exemption for older adults and people with disabilities who make modifications to their homes to improve accessibility or allow them to live independently. To qualify, the homeowner must be at least 65 years old, use the home as their main residence, meet specific income limits, and have a property assessed at no more than $600,000. The exemption covers the increased property taxes caused by the value of these modifications and is available in any city or town that chooses to adopt the law. Additionally, the bill requires local boards to update rules ensuring that parking areas and multi-unit buildings provide adequate accessible spaces and units for people with disabilities.