Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3180: An Act relative to a first-time homebuyer tax credit
Status: Failed, April 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section 1. As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: “First-time homebuyer,” a Massachusetts resident who has not owned a home at any point in the last three years. “Closing Cost,” any expenses associated with a mortgage beyond the down payment, including appraisal fees, mortgage generation fees, bank fees, recording fees, inspection fees, attorney fees and escrow fees. Section 2: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary there shall be a refundable credit associated with first time homebuyers valued at the cost of any additional closing costs accrued through the homebuying process.
Sponsors
- Christopher Markey (D) · primary sponsor
- Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5318
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Revenue
Common questions
- What is H3180?
- H3180 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to a first-time homebuyer tax credit.
- What is the status of H3180?
- Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5318 (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3180?
- Christopher Markey (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H3180?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3180
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