H4300

Establishing a real property transfer fee in the town of Chatham

Introduced·7/21/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4300 establishes a real property transfer fee in Chatham to fund affordable and attainable housing.

Massachusetts H4300 introduces a real property transfer fee in Chatham, set at 0.5% of the purchase price. The fee applies to transfers of real property interests for a consideration of $2 million or more. Exemptions include transfers to the government, gifts without consideration, and intra-family transfers. The fee generates revenue for the Housing Fund, aimed at creating and preserving affordable and attainable housing in Chatham. The fee is initially set for ten years, renewable by a majority vote at Town Meeting.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

10:00 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

Feb 25

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026

Dec 11, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026