HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – Amends existing law to clarify that an Idaho state-issued driver’s license or identification card is required to apply for the homestead property tax exemption.
This bill amends Idaho's homestead property tax exemption law to require applicants to provide an Idaho state-issued driver's license or ID card number when applying. It directly affects homeowners seeking the tax break for their primary residence, as the new rule clarifies that this ID number must be included on application forms. The key change is a technical update to the application process, specifying that the ID number must be provided unless an exemption applies under existing rules. This does not alter the exemption amount ($125,000 value or 50% of value, whichever is less) or eligibility criteria like primary residency. The bill focuses solely on streamlining the documentation required for applications.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation
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Feb 11, 2025
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