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HB0018

Property Tax-Inflation Cap

Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill limits how much residential property taxes can increase each year based on inflation or five percent, whichever is lower.

What it does

  • Limits the yearly increase in taxable value for residential properties to either the rate of inflation or five percent, whichever is less.
  • Exempts increases due to significant changes, additions, reductions, or improvements made to the property in the previous year from this limit.
  • Removes outdated language from existing laws.

Who it affects

  • Homeowners and residents who own residential properties.

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill will only take effect if voters approve a constitutional amendment during the 024 election.
  • If the amendment is approved, the bill's provisions will start on January 1, 2025.

Plain language

Terms to know

Taxable value
The amount of a property's fair market value that is used to calculate property taxes, set at nine and one-half percent for residential property.
Inflation
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time.

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Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 6:51 AM

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Recorded votes

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Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 56-4-2-0-0House
  4. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  5. Bill Number AssignedLSO