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HB3163 • 2025

Allows counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution that provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, a specially assessed value for the owner-occupied primary residences of individuals who are at least 62 years of age.

Allows counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution that provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, a specially assessed value for the owner-occupied primary residences of individuals who are at least 62 years of age.

Taxes
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Cate, Representative Levy B,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-20 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Revenue.

  4. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act would let counties opt to grant a specially assessed property tax value for the homes of people who are at least 62 years old. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.5).
Allows counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution that provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, a specially assessed value for the owner-occupied primary residences of individuals who are at least 62 years of age.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to a specially assessed value for the residences of seniors; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee