H4574

Establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a real estate transfer fee in Arlington, Massachusetts, for property transfers above a certain price threshold.

The bill establishes a real estate transfer fee in the town of Arlington, Massachusetts. The fee applies to transfers exceeding a threshold price, set between 50% to 150% of the state median sale price of a single-family home. The fee rate is between 0.05% and 2% of the transfer price, determined by the town meeting. Exemptions include transfers below the threshold price, gifts between family members, and transfers to charitable or religious organizations for affordable housing.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Jan 27

1:00 PM

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

Mar 9

House

Reported date extended to Friday, June 26, 2026

Jan 27

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time