H3931

Establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in the Town of Falmouth for the purpose of funding affordable housing

Introduced·3/20/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3931 establishes a real estate transfer fee on residential property in Falmouth to fund affordable housing.

Massachusetts H3931 creates a real estate transfer fee on residential property in Falmouth to fund affordable housing. The fee is a percentage of the purchase price, varying based on the amount. Certain transfers, such as those to the government, charitable organizations, and family members, are exempt. The fee is payable by the seller at the time of transfer and must be accompanied by an affidavit. The Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund will receive the collected fees, which can be used for any purpose established by the fund. The act takes effect 90 days after passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 4

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 6

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Apr 24

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/04/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

Feb 9

Senate

Senate concurred