2009 House Bill 5257

Establish limits for property tax “poverty exemption”

Introduced in the House

Aug. 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

To create a uniform statewide protocol for determining property tax exemptions granted by local governments on principal residences "by reason of poverty." The bill would require local governments to base eligibility solely on income and asset caps they set, and to publish the criteria they set.

Referred to the Committee on Urban Policy

Oct. 13, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.