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HB 426 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to a tax credit for renters.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable qualified rent payment credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031, in the amount of 25% of the qualified rent payments made during the taxable year, not to exceed $1,000; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow reporting by the Department of Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit (25% of rent, up to $1,000) for renters, directly offering tax relief to lower-income households through reduced tax burden.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides refundable tax credit (25% of rent, up to $1,000) to lower rental costs for tenants, directly increasing housing affordability.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
Committee
to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 16, 2026
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introduced in House
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