HB228Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to a tax credit for renters.
Introduced by Joshua Watkins, District 42
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable qualified rent payment credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031, in the amount of 25% of the qualified rent payments made during the taxable year, not to exceed $1,000; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.
Where it stands
to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
January 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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