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H4687

Relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Adjusts property tax classifications in Watertown, Massachusetts, for fiscal year 2027 and beyond.

This bill modifies property tax classifications in Watertown, Massachusetts, for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years. It sets a new minimum residential factor at 50 percent, subject to adjustments to ensure no class of real or personal property exceeds 175 percent of its full and fair cash valuation. The changes apply to the city of Watertown and are subject to further amendments by general or special law.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 8

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5569

Jul 8

House

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

Jul 8

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending