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MS HB337

Bill

Status

Failed

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Horne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 27-33-75, Mississippi Code of 1972, to expand homestead property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled persons.

  • Persons age 65 or older or totally disabled receive exemption from all ad valorem taxes on homestead property assessed value, effective January 1, 2019.

  • Previously, qualified homeowners in this category were limited to a $7,500 exemption on homestead property assessed value.

  • Exemption splits equally between school district taxes (one-half) and county general fund taxes (one-half).

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018, with exemptions claimed in 2019 calendar year reimbursed in 2020 and subsequent years.

Legislative Description

Homestead exemption; increase for persons 65 years of age or older or totally disabled.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/3/2018

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