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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1930 194th (Current)

An Act authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to authorize a local affordable housing surcharge. Revenue.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
William N. Brownsberger
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Affordable Housing

New Chapter

This bill would allow municipalities to add a surcharge of up to 2% to their property tax levy for the purpose of funding affordable housing.  This would be in addition to any surcharge provided for under the Community Preservation Act.  The surcharge would require voter approval.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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