Community Preservation Act

Preserving the Best of Gloucester

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) was approved by Gloucester voters in November 2008. The CPA creates a dedicated funding source, financed by the surcharge revenues and state matching funds, for the purpose of preserving:

• Community housing
• Historical properties
• Open space
• Recreation

A nine-member Community Preservation Committee makes a recommendation for the use of the funds to the City Council for its approval.

Supplemental Taxpayer Information

• Ballot Question from November 2008 Community Election (PDF)
• CPA Surcharge Calculation (PDF)
• Available Exemptions (PDF)
• How to Apply for an Exemption (PDF)
• CPA Exemption Application (PDF)
• Massachusetts CPA Website
• HUD Income Guidelines (PDF)