HB 3080 modifies Missouri’s historic preservation tax credit program to increase incentives for rehabilitating historic properties. It offers a 35% tax credit for eligible properties in qualifying counties (non-urban areas with high poverty rates), historic schools, or theaters, compared to a 25% credit for other properties. To qualify, rehabilitation costs must exceed 50% of the property’s basis and meet federal Secretary of the Interior standards. The bill also sets a $90 million annual cap on tax credits for non-poverty-area projects and allocates an additional $30 million yearly for projects in high-poverty census tracts.
HB 2917 creates a "Senior Tenant Bill of Rights" for renters aged 60 or older. It requires landlords to provide written leases before move-in, give 30-day renewal notices, maintain safe housing, disclose all fees upfront, and follow clear rent increase guidelines. Seniors can report violations to adult protective services, which will assist with complaints and connect them to legal aid resources. The bill directly affects landlords renting to seniors and aims to standardize tenant protections for this age group.
HB 3127 requires insurance companies in Missouri to cover reasonable additional living expenses (like temporary housing, meals, and transportation) when a firearm discharge incident makes a home uninhabitable, regardless of whether the discharge was intentional or accidental. It applies to homeowners, renters, and dwelling insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, and also mandates coverage for motor vehicle damage from firearm incidents. Insurers must specify coverage limits in policies (either a dollar amount or time period) and cannot cover unrelated expenses like evacuations not tied to the incident. The bill does not regulate firearm ownership, impose liability on gun users, or change existing policy terms beyond requiring this specific coverage.
HB 2830 proposes increasing a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds from $3 to $9 per recorded property document. This fee change directly affects property owners and real estate professionals who must pay the fee when recording deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The additional $6 per transaction (making the total $9) would be sent to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, specifically designated for housing-related programs under Section 215.034. The bill does not alter other fee components, such as the $2 retained by recorders for office operations or the $1 allocated to land survey and local records funds.
HB 3016 establishes new rules for landlord-tenant relationships in most rental properties. It sets a two-person-per-bedroom occupancy limit (with exceptions for children), requires written leases for all rentals, and mandates one month's written notice for terminating month-to-month agreements. The bill specifically prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who report housing code violations, join tenant groups, or complain about unsafe conditions, and adds 60-day notice requirements for mobile home lot lease terminations. These changes directly affect renters, landlords, and housing courts across the state.
This constitutional amendment (SJR 113) changes how Missouri property taxes are calculated, primarily affecting homeowners and landowners. It limits annual increases for residential property (including rental homes) to the lesser of the consumer price index (inflation rate) or a 2% cap, preventing sudden tax jumps. The bill also reorganizes property classes: Class 1 (homes, farms, businesses) must use uniform tax percentages, while Class 3 (like commercial properties) is taxed based on annual yield with a maximum 8% limit. Exceptions allow higher increases for new construction or major improvements.
HB 2955 creates a Missouri tax credit for businesses and organizations providing services to homeless individuals. Eligible taxpayers (such as job training agencies, employment providers, or housing organizations) can claim up to $10,000 annually in income tax credits for services like job training, employment (28+ hours/week at minimum wage), or housing support specifically for homeless persons. Certification by the Department of Economic Development is required, with annual renewal, and credits are non-refundable but carry forward for up to three years. The total annual credit amount is capped at $1 million. This bill directly affects service providers who meet the certification criteria, not homeless individuals themselves.
HB 2981 creates a new property tax credit for eligible Missouri homeowners, primarily seniors (65+), disabled individuals, or qualifying married couples, whose property tax bills increase by more than a calculated threshold. It directly affects homeowners with combined income under $70,000 (adjusted annually) who own a homestead without significant non-disability improvements (exceeding 5% of assessed value). The credit offsets tax increases above the "homestead exemption limit" (based on prior-year tax liability changes), calculated separately from existing tax rates. Homeowners must apply annually between April 1 and October 15, providing proof of age, income, and tax payment history, with applications processed by the Department of Revenue. The credit applies only to subclass (1) real property and excludes those already claiming other property tax relief.
HB 2869 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Tax Credit Act," allowing Missouri counties to offer a property tax credit for eligible disabled veterans who own their primary residence. The credit covers up to 100% of real property taxes on a homestead valued at $500,000 or less, for veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Counties must vote to adopt the program (opt-in), and veterans must own the home as their primary residence (not exceeding five acres) to qualify. The credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, and does not apply if the veteran rents part of the property or qualifies for other tax relief.
HR 3876 is a non-binding resolution (not a bill) passed by the Missouri House of Representatives. It recognizes Missouri's severe housing affordability crisis, citing a shortage of 101,905 rental units for extremely low-income renters and 40% of renters spending over 30% of income on housing. The resolution urges the Missouri General Assembly and stakeholders to prioritize policies promoting affordable housing development, including zoning reforms and increased funding, without specifying new laws or funding mechanisms. It directly affects low-income renters, seniors, and families struggling with housing costs across urban and rural Missouri. The resolution serves as a formal call for collaborative action but does not enact any concrete policy changes.
