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WI SB1048

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Wall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that low-income buyers must participate in rehabilitating or constructing the property to qualify for the nonprofit's property tax exemption

  • Expands eligibility to include property held for "redevelopment" in addition to rehabilitation and new construction

  • Allows nonprofits to charge interest on home sales if buyers earn less than 120% of area median income (as determined by HUD); no-interest loans remain an option for lower income households

  • Requires the nonprofit holding the property to be a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code

  • Applies to property tax assessments beginning January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Modifications to the property tax exemption for nonprofit organizations that sell property to low-income persons. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Revenue2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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