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House committee hears bill to make residential tax status in commercial zones a one‑time filing
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony on SB 91, which would change an annual assessor form for residences located in commercial or industrial zones to a single, one‑time filing; supporters say it reduces paperwork for homeowners, while municipal officials warn it shifts administrative burden to assessors and risks revenue loss if changes of use go unnoticed.
Senator Keith Murphy, prime sponsor: The House Housing Committee heard public testimony on SB 91, a bill that would change the process for homeowners who live in properties located within commercial or industrial zones so they need to file one form once to have their property assessed as residential rather than filing that form annually. "All this bill does, it says fill it out once and you're good. You don't need to do it every year," Senator Keith Murphy told the committee, describing the proposal as a one‑time administrative simplification.
Why it matters: Supporters said the bill reduces an annual bureaucratic step for homeowners and avoids repetitive filings; opponents including…
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