H5569

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

Complete·7/31/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a 50% minimum residential factor for property tax classifications in Watertown, Massachusetts, starting in fiscal year 2027.

The bill sets a 50% minimum residential factor for property tax classifications in Watertown, Massachusetts, for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years. It mandates that the commissioner of revenue may adjust this factor if necessary to ensure that no class of real or personal property is taxed at more than 175% of its full and fair cash valuation. This change applies to the city of Watertown and takes effect upon passage of the bill.

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Roll Call Votes

House Passed to be engrossed - 145 YEAS to 0 NAYS

142 Yea

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0 Nay

16 Absent

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History

Jul 31

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 157 of the Acts of 2026

Jul 22

House

Enacted

Jul 22

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor