HB 2968

Abstract

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, through December 31, 2015, the assessed valuation of certain platted and subdivided property shall be determined based on the last assessed value assigned to the property prior to its last transfer or conveyance, not including the following transfers and conveyances: (i) the transfer to a holder of a mortgage pursuant to a mortgage foreclosure proceeding or pursuant to a transfer in lieu of foreclosure; (ii) the transfer to an agent or affiliate of a mortgage holder for the purposes of property management following a mortgage foreclosure proceeding or a transfer in lieu of foreclosure; or (iii) an initial sale of any platted lot. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2016 (instead of January 1, 2012), the assessed valuation of that property shall be determined each year based on the estimated price the property would bring at a fair voluntary sale for use by the buyer for the same purposes for which the property was used when last assessed prior to its platting. Effective immediately.