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HB2074

HB2074: Including Renters in Certain Property Tax Refund Claims

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In one sentence

This bill changes Kansas law so that people who rent their homes can apply for certain property tax refunds if they meet specific age, disability, or income requirements starting with the 2025 tax year.

What it does

  • Updates the definition of 'homestead' to include rented dwellings used as a residence for claims under K.S.A. 79-4508 beginning in tax year 2025.
  • Allows renters who are at least 65 years old, have a disability, or meet other specific criteria to file for property tax refunds.
  • Permits disabled veterans and surviving spouses of service members who died on active duty to qualify if they rent their homes under the updated rules.
  • Updates eligibility so that low-income households with dependent children can apply even if they do not own their home.

Who it affects

  • Renters in Kansas who are at least 65 years old or have a disability.
  • Disabled veterans and surviving spouses of service members who died on active duty while renting.
  • Low-income households with dependent children under age 18 that do not own their residence.

Limits and unknowns

  • The official text provided ends before fully defining all details of what counts as a 'disability'.
  • This legislation only applies starting with tax year 2025 for claims under K.S.A. 79-4508.
  • The bill status indicates it died in committee, meaning it may not become active law.

Plain language

Terms to know

Homestead
The dwelling occupied as a residence by the household. Starting in tax year 2025 for certain claims, this includes homes that are either owned or rented.
Claimant
A person who files an application to receive the property tax refund and meets specific requirements regarding age, disability, veteran status, or having dependent children.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Including homestead renters as eligible to participate in certain homestead property tax refund claims.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Died in CommitteeHouse
  2. Withdrawn from House Committee on Interstate Cooperation ; Referred to House Committee on Interstate CooperationHouse
  3. Hearing: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 3:30 PM — Room 346-S eventHouse
  4. Referred to House Committee on TaxationHouse
  5. IntroducedHouse