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MS HB1217

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Charles Busby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Decreases the population threshold for municipalities to grant ad valorem tax exemptions from 25,000 to 20,000 residents in business improvement districts, urban renewal districts, and redevelopment districts.

  • Authorizes municipalities to grant ad valorem tax exemptions (excluding school district taxes) for improvements or renovations in municipally designated residential renewal districts for up to 10 years from completion.

  • Authorizes municipalities to grant ad valorem tax exemptions (excluding school district taxes) for improvements or renovations in municipally designated residential renovation districts for up to 10 years from completion.

  • Requires applicants to file written applications within 12 months of project completion and specifies that municipal clerks must record approvals and file copies with the Department of Revenue.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Ad valorem taxes; provide certain exemptions for business, residential renewal and residential renovation districts in municipalities.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance2/16/2018
Ways and Means1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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