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KY HB100

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Tipton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the property tax homestead exemption from $6,500 to $100,000 in assessed value for permanent residences of owners age 65 or older or classified as totally disabled

  • Adds annual indexing of the exemption amount, allowing it to adjust automatically each year

  • Requires voter ratification at the next regular election when General Assembly members are chosen, with the Secretary of State publishing the amendment in a statewide newspaper by the first Tuesday in August preceding the election

  • If ratified by voters, the increased exemption applies to real property assessments beginning on or after January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.

Local Mandate

Last Action

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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