This bill expands a property tax exemption for homeowners in the town of Wellfleet, allowing them to exclude up to 35 percent of their home's assessed value from taxation. The exemption applies specifically to a taxpayer's principal residence or a year-round home occupied by a Wellfleet resident, with the town responsible for defining who qualifies as a resident. To receive this benefit, property owners must submit a written application to the town's board of assessors by the standard deadline, and the final tax bill cannot reduce the property's taxable value below 10 percent of its full worth.
This bill authorizes the town of Wakefield to create a property tax exemption specifically for senior citizens who meet certain income and residency requirements. To qualify, applicants must be at least 65 years old, have lived in the town for at least 10 years, and have income levels that would make them eligible for the state's circuit breaker tax credit. The exemption amount is set annually based on the previous year's circuit breaker credit, and the town's assessors review applications to ensure applicants do not have excessive assets. The program is designed to run for a maximum of three years before expiring.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4526) [Local Approval Received]. April 30, 2026.
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 9) of Michael S. Day for legislation to establish quantum investment and tax incentive programs for certain quantum science research, development, manufacturing or commercialization. Revenue.
HD 5630 would allow the town of Reading to create a property tax exemption for seniors meeting specific income, age, and residency requirements. It directly affects seniors aged 65+ (or 60+ with a 65+ partner) who own and live in their Reading home for 10+ years, have income qualifying for the state's circuit breaker tax credit, and limited assets. The exemption amount would be set annually by Reading's select board at 100-150% of the qualifying circuit breaker credit, applied only to the primary residence. Applicants must reapply yearly with income and asset documentation, and the exemption expires after three years. The town would fund this through proportional adjustments to the residential tax levy.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5103) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and Jason M. Lewis (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to senior property tax deferral (Senate, No. 2713),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2901).
By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5035) of David K. Muradian, Jr., (by vote of the town) relative to the senior property tax exemption in the town of Grafton. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2036)
This bill creates a property tax exemption for seniors in Grafton, Massachusetts, specifically for their primary residence. To qualify, applicants must be 65+ (or 60+ with one 65+ partner), have lived in Grafton for 10+ years, meet income limits tied to the state's circuit breaker tax credit, and pass an asset test. The town's select board sets the annual exemption amount (50-200% of the state circuit breaker credit), which applies only to the homeowner's primary residence. The exemption expires after 3 years unless renewed by Grafton's town meeting.
