PROP TAX-SENIORS LEVEL BILLING
Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, with regard to all applicants who meet the household income and other qualifications set forth for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, and notwithstanding any other law, for property tax bills prepared for tax year 2026 and thereafter, the county collector shall bill the eligible household an amount that shall not exceed the property tax bill for the same household for the prior tax year. Provides an exception to the level tax billing privilege when an assessed improvement is made by the owner or occupant of the real property. Provides that eligibility for level property tax billing is contingent upon the household's continuing eligibility for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 10, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Travis Weaver
RRepublican
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