Proposed Changes to Homestead Property Tax Assessments

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What this does

Homeowners planning renovations or rebuilding after a disaster would see changes in how their property tax assessments are calculated, potentially impacting their annual tax bills based on the square footage and cost of the improvements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Homestead property owners

Property owners with homestead exemptions will have their tax assessments calculated using new formulas for renovations and disaster-related rebuilding.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would change how local governments calculate the taxable value of home improvements and renovations for properties with a homestead exemption. It establishes a specific formula for assessing added value on projects costing less than $100,000 and creates new rules for how homes rebuilt after disasters are taxed.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will my taxes change if I renovate my home?

If your renovation costs less than $100,000, the added value will be calculated using a ratio of your home's previous to its , rather than being taxed at the full market value of the improvement.

What happens to my property tax assessment if I rebuild after a disaster?

If you rebuild, your assessment is generally based on the value from the year before the damage, provided the new home is not significantly larger than the original (specifically, not over 130% of the original size or 2,000 square feet).

Why It Matters

Homeowners planning renovations or rebuilding after a disaster would see changes in how their property tax assessments are calculated, potentially impacting their annual tax bills based on the square footage and cost of the improvements.

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Disaster Recovery Assessment Cap

The bill attempts to standardize tax relief for homeowners rebuilding after disasters by linking assessments to pre-disaster values, provided the new construction remains within specific size limits.

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