County votes to support H.4082 refundable Title 5 tax-credit for septic upgrades
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Summary
The board authorized submission of a support letter for House bill H.4082, which would add a refundable tax credit for residential property owners who undertake mandated Title 5 septic upgrades; commissioners noted high local system costs as rationale for backing the bill.
Commissioners voted Nov. 5 to authorize submission of a county support letter for House bill H.4082, which would create a refundable tax credit for residential property owners who finance mandated Title 5 septic upgrades.
Administrator Michael Dutton summarized the proposal and noted that the bill, filed by a Cape legislator, would effectively reduce the net cost to homeowners by making the tax credit refundable. Speakers at the meeting said on-Cape septic upgrades can be expensive, sometimes reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars; one speaker noted individual system costs can run as high as about $60,000.
Board members discussed fiscal implications at the state level and acknowledged that the bill's statewide fiscal impact will be evaluated during legislative consideration. The motion to approve and authorize submission of the draft support letter was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote (all in favor).