Senate's property tax bill changed in House from statewide to local approach
The Wyoming House of Representatives has amended a hotly debated bill that would have applied a 50% cut to homeowners’ property taxes statewide to instead give it a more localized approach. The House approved a significant amendment to Senate File 69,
Texas homeowners are one step closer to receiving a property tax break after Senate approves bill
For the past several years, Republican state lawmakers have pushed to rein in rising property tax bills. That push culminated in 2023 with $12.7 billion in new tax cuts, including a boost to the state's homestead exemption and billions of dollars for school districts to reduce how much they collect in property taxes.
What the Texas Homestead Exemption bill would mean for property taxes and school funding
It is now in the hands of the Texas House to decide what to do about a new property tax cut plan. The author of the Senate's plan calls it the largest exemption increase in state history. While it could save many people hundreds of dollars on property tax bills,
'Texas-sized' relief: Senate passes $22.7 billion school property tax cut package
If the Legislature approves SB 4, Texas voters would have to approve the amendment to the state Constitution to make the tax cut permanent.
Texas is one step closer to historic property tax relief
Priority legislation to address the state's affordability crisis passed the Texas Senate and is now headed for the state house. Senate Bill 4, which carves out a $140,000 homestead exemption, was approved unanimously on Thursday.
Texas Senate greenlights new property tax cuts despite concerns over mounting costs
The Texas Senate moved swiftly this week to advance property tax relief, one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items this session. On Thursday, the chamber voted unanimously to increase the state’s homestead exemption on school district taxes from $100,
Texas Senate approves homestead exemption increase
The Texas House is considering a new property tax cut plan that could save homeowners hundreds of dollars but may impact school funding. The Texas Senate approved increasing the homestead exemption from $100,
Due date for Cuyahoga County property tax bills is approaching: Here's what you need to know
Property tax bills in Cuyahoga County must be paid online, in-person, or via postmarked mail by Thursday, Feb. 20.
This proposed change in state law could save some NC seniors on their property taxes
Some North Carolina seniors could get property tax relief under a bill a Wake County legislator filed this week. N.C. Rep.