HB 4426 creates a state income tax credit for businesses making qualified economic development expenditures in specific Oklahoma locations. It allows eligible businesses to claim up to 10% of qualifying construction, equipment, or infrastructure costs (capped at $6 million per project), or up to 50% for rail infrastructure (capped at $3 million). The credit can be assigned to project affiliates like vendors or investors and carried forward for up to five years, with an annual state cap of $12 million. The bill applies to projects in counties under 100,000 population, industrial parks, economic development zones, or near qualifying railroads, effective November 2026.
SB 1576 creates a sales tax exemption for retired law enforcement officers in Oklahoma. It directly affects individuals who have retired from law enforcement duty by allowing them to avoid paying sales tax on qualifying purchases. To qualify, applicants must submit a verified application to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, which will issue an exemption card after confirming eligibility. The exemption requires renewal before expiration, and the Commission may establish specific forms and verification rules for the process.
This proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 1046) would add a 100% property tax exemption for primary residences in Oklahoma damaged or destroyed by qualifying weather events (like tornadoes, hail, or high winds). It directly affects homeowners whose primary residence becomes uninhabitable due to such events, exempting the full assessed value of the property from ad valorem taxes during the tax year of damage (or the following year if damage occurs after June). The exemption applies only to properties deemed "uninhabitable" and unable to be safely occupied for residential use. This amendment requires voter approval through a legislative referendum before taking effect.
HB 3961 creates the "Oklahoma Affordable Housing Tax Credit Policy Act of 2026," establishing a new tax credit program to support affordable housing development. The bill directly affects developers and investors who construct or rehabilitate qualifying affordable housing projects in Oklahoma. Key provisions authorize the state to issue tax credits against income tax liabilities for projects meeting specific affordability and location criteria. The program will become effective November 1, 2026, though the bill text does not specify credit amounts, eligibility rules, or administrative details beyond its framework.
HB 4312 creates a County Economic Development Closing Fund that counties can establish to support economic development. The fund, financed by county appropriations, grants, and interest, may only be used for projects that would determine the location or retention of high-impact businesses, requiring counties to demonstrate expected benefits like new jobs, job retention, capital investment, or increased tax revenue. Counties must evaluate proposals using specific criteria (e.g., job numbers, investment size, economic impact) and enter written agreements with businesses outlining performance targets, repayment terms if goals aren’t met, and regular progress reporting. All recipients and funding amounts must be publicly disclosed by the county, excluding proprietary business information.
HB 3347 would exempt Oklahoma homeowners aged 65 or older from all property taxes on their primary residence (homestead). Currently, homesteads receive a $1,000 tax exemption; this bill replaces that with full exemption for seniors. The change applies to all property taxes based on home value (ad valorem taxes) and takes effect January 1, 2027. It directly affects Oklahoma seniors living in their primary homes, reducing their property tax burden significantly. The bill amends Oklahoma Statutes Section 2889 to expand the existing homestead exemption for this age group.
HB 3751 expands Oklahoma's homestead property tax exemption to include mobile homes and site-built homes (whether on owned or rented/leased land) when occupied as a primary residence. It clarifies that owners must actually reside there to qualify, with special provisions for tornado victims (2013+ disasters with federal disaster declarations). The bill defines rural homesteads as up to 160 acres and urban homesteads as no more than 1 acre. It takes effect January 1, 2027.
HB 4346 modifies Oklahoma's sales tax exemption for agricultural purchases by requiring specific proof of eligibility. It establishes an agricultural exemption permit obtained through county assessors (verifying farming property and no tax delinquencies) or alternative documents like IRS Schedule F forms or Farm Service Agency paperwork. The bill also allows vendors to honor out-of-state permits from Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, or Missouri for qualifying agricultural purchases. Additionally, it requires permit holders to notify vendors of non-exempt purchases to maintain their exemption, with a $500 penalty for misuse on non-qualifying items.
HB 4197 amends Oklahoma's sales tax exemption rules to expand exemptions for certain public safety and infrastructure-related purchases. It specifically adds a new exemption (under Section 1356(10)) for sales of tangible personal property or services to named state agencies (like the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs) and public contractors when purchasing for public construction projects. The bill requires vendors to obtain written certification from buyers confirming purchases are made on behalf of these agencies to prevent misuse. This change directly affects state agencies, public contractors, and vendors supplying goods/services for public construction projects, clarifying which purchases qualify for tax exemption.
HB 3846 creates a new property tax exemption for affordable housing projects financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) under federal law. It directly affects developers and operators of such housing who receive LIHTC financing. The bill requires these properties to maintain at least 75% occupancy - either as a single-family dwelling or with an average 75% rate across multi-family units - to keep the tax exemption. If occupancy falls below this threshold, the property loses its exemption for the next assessment year, requiring annual reporting to county assessors.
