SB 655

Provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, frozen assessed value for homestead of individual at least 68 years of age, or person with disability, if homestead and individual would be eligible for homestead property tax deferral program but for fact that homestead is pledged as security for reverse mortgage.

Bill Text

• Introduced

Provides a frozen assessed property tax value for homesteads of seniors aged 68+ or persons with disabilities who use reverse mortgages.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Tim Knopp

Co-Sponsors: Dick Anderson, Fred Girod

Overview#

Provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, frozen assessed value for homestead of individual at least 68 years of age, or person with disability, if homestead and individual would be eligible for homestead property tax deferral program but for fact that homestead is pledged as security for reverse mortgage. Provides that frozen assessed value equals assessed value of homestead for property tax year immediately preceding first property tax year to which valid claim relates. Provides that, after occurrence of certain circumstances, homestead shall be assessed and taxed as other property similarly situated is assessed and taxed. Sunsets program after six years. Maintains frozen assessed value for homesteads granted frozen assessed value before sunset. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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