HB245

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.

Introduced·1/8/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB245 proposes amending the state constitution to increase the homestead exemption to $75,000 and index it annually.

Kentucky HB245 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to increase the homestead exemption for property tax purposes to $75,000 and allows for annual indexing of this exemption amount. The amendment would apply to real property assessments starting on or after January 1, 2027. The proposal also includes provisions for the Secretary of State to certify the amendment and for county clerks to include it on ballots. The amendment will be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection.

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Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 15

House

to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Jan 8

House

introduced in House

Jan 8

House

to Committee on Committees (H)