Vol. 2026 · Bill Detail · Special Edition
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Taxation; to increase the adjusted cap and allow the unremarried widow or widower of certain individuals to claim the homestead exemption
This bill increases the income limit for certain individuals to qualify for a homestead property tax exemption. It also extends this exemption to the unremarried widow or widower of those who previously qualified, provided their name is on the deed and their income is below a set amount. These changes affect homeowners who are over 65, retired due to disability, or blind, and will apply to tax years starting January 1, 2027.
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