What is the Classification Amendment and how does it work with Proposition 2½?

The Classification Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution was adopted by the voters in 1978. It allowed the town to categorize real estate into four classes and to distribute the tax burden among these classes.

Proposition 2½ affects the total amount of tax that can be raised. Classification affects, which classes of taxpayers will pay what specific share of the total amount of the tax.

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1. What is Proposition 2½?
2. Does Proposition 2½ mean that my taxes cannot increase more than 2½% per year?
3. How does Proposition 2½ limit property taxes?
4. How does Proposition 2½ affect my individual tax bill?
5. What is the Classification Amendment and how does it work with Proposition 2½?
6. Does Proposition 2½ allow increases in the tax levy?
7. What are the relationship of property values and the tax rate?