MS SB2290

Amends Mississippi Code Section 27-33-31 to require homestead exemption applications to include the applicant's name, date of birth, social security number, phone number, and email address.

Extends the same information requirements to the applicant's spouse if married, requiring their name, date of birth, social security number, phone number, and email address on the application.

Applications must be submitted to the county tax assessor on or before April 1 of each year, with limited exceptions only when the Governor declares courthouse damage.

Maintains existing penalties for fraudulent homestead exemption applications or willful failure to report changes, including fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment up to two years.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.