Proposed Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Original title: Homestead Property Exemption for Persons Age 65 or Older

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this amendment would have eliminated local property tax bills (excluding school levies) for qualifying seniors, shifting the tax burden to other property owners or reducing local government revenue.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Homeowners aged 65 and older

This group would have been eligible for a total exemption from non-school property taxes if they met residency and income requirements.

Local governments

Municipalities and counties would have experienced a reduction in property tax revenue from qualifying homestead properties.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This proposal would have created a total property tax exemption for homeowners aged 65 and older, excluding school district taxes. To qualify, seniors would have needed to live in their home for at least five years and have a household income of $350,000 or less.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did this proposal become law?

No, the bill died in the Finance and Tax committee on March 13, 2026.

Which taxes would have been exempted?

The exemption would have applied to all ad valorem (property) taxes except for those levied by school districts.

What was the income limit to qualify?

The household income limit was $350,000, which would have been adjusted annually for inflation.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Proposed Expansion of Senior Tax Relief

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