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Motion to approve 2024-139 (order to increase the exemption amount of qualified applicants).
2024-139 · TAX · POLICY · 2024
An Order to request the City Council vote to increase the exemption amount of qualified applicants.
The Amesbury City Council is asked to vote to raise multiple property tax exemptions for seniors, veterans, the blind, and other qualified residents by 100% for FY25, expanding relief options citywide.
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- STEP 1SubmittedNOV 12 2024
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedNOV 26 2024
AI summary · plain-language
This ordinance asks the City Council to approve a 100% increase in several property tax exemptions under Massachusetts law (Chapter 59, sections 5 and related clauses) for seniors, veterans, the blind, and other qualifying groups. If approved, eligible residents would receive greater relief on their property tax bills, reducing local revenue but increasing affordability for those with low or fixed incomes.
Key provisions
§1 Increases the 17D Senior exemption by 100%.
§2 Increases the 22(a-f) Veterans exemption by 100%.
§3 Increases the 22D Veteran exemption by 100%.
§4 Increases the 22E, 37A Blind, and 41C Senior exemptions by 100%.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
City CouncilBudget and Finance Committee Meeting
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Councilor Redfern made a motion to return 2024-139 to the City Council with a positive recommendation.
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Refer 2024-139 An Order to request the City Council vote to increase the exemption amount of qualified applicants to Budget & Finance and set a second reading on 11/26.