HB 3163
Allows counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution that provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, a specially assessed value for the owner-occupied primary residences of individuals who are at least 62 years of age.
| Status | In House Committee (HREV) |
| Sponsors | Jami Cate (Republican) (Chief), Bobby Levy (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Allows counties to adopt ordinances providing a specially assessed property tax value for owner-occupied primary residences of individuals at least 62 years of age.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Jami Cate
Overview#
Digest: The Act would let counties opt to grant a specially assessed property tax value for the homes of people who are at least 62 years old. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.5). Allows counties to adopt an ordinance or resolution that provides, for purposes of ad valorem property taxation, a specially assessed value for the owner-occupied primary residences of individuals who are at least 62 years of age. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thena Larteri Lyons | Brookings | Support | 2025-02-17 |
| D Torres | Oregonian | Support | 2025-02-17 |
| Elaine Lavington | Roseburg | Support | 2025-02-18 |
| Kelly Wine | Glendale | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Eva Linville | Riddle | Support | 2025-02-19 |
| Jody Wiser | Tax Fairness Oregon | Oppose | 2025-02-20 |
| Jennifer Harris-Sheets | Glendale | Support | 2025-02-20 |
| Dianna Grissom | Glendale | Support | 2025-02-20 |
| Jane Griffith | Azalea | Support | 2025-02-20 |
| Robert Price | Glendale | Support | 2025-02-21 |
| Jenna Jones | League of Oregon Cities | Oppose | 2025-02-21 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | H | Referred to Revenue. |
| 2025-02-20 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |