HB 4125

Abstract

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates the Natural Disaster Home Repair Assistance Homestead Exemption. Creates a homestead exemption for homestead property that meets the following criteria: (1) the property sustains damage as a result a natural disaster occurring in assessment year 2017 or any assessment year thereafter; and (2) the homeowner incurs costs to repair that damage during the assessment year for which the exemption is sought. Provides that the exemption is a reduction in the equalized assessed value of the property in an amount equal to the costs incurred by the homeowner, but not to exceed $5,000 per year. Effective immediately.