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S2259Introduced in the Senate

Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.

IntroducedSenate Housing and Municipal Government

Introduced by Ryan Pearson, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES - Permits every municipality in the state to offer a homestead tax exemption of up to 20% of assessed value on residential properties, and also provides that municipalities that grant greater exemptions not be limited by this section.

Where it stands

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

January 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

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