SB1821: PROP TX-SENIORS

Legislative Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that the applicant's income does not include up to $10,000 per household in required minimum distributions under the Internal Revenue Code from a retirement plan, retirement account, or retirement annuity. Provides that, for taxable year 2025 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $75,000 for all qualified property. Amends the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Provides that an eligible taxpayer has a household income of not more than $75,000 for tax year 2025 and thereafter (currently, $65,000 for tax years 2022 through 2025 and $55,000 for tax year 2026 and thereafter). Effective immediately.