Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House approves changes to homestead tax-deferral program to expand eligibility for seniors and people with disabilities
Summary
The Oregon House passed House Bill 37 12 A to raise income and property thresholds for the Homestead Property Tax Deferral Program and to require a Legislative Revenue Office study on switching eligibility to an equity-based standard.
Representative Vikki Reschke, carrying House Bill 37 12 A, told the Oregon House the bill would help seniors and people with disabilities stay in their homes by updating the state's Homestead Property Tax Deferral Program.
The bill increases the program's household income threshold and adjusts allowable real-market-value limits so more homeowners can qualify for deferral, Reschke said. “I ask this body to join me in an I vote in order to help make Oregon seniors and disabled be able to stay in their homes longer without having to worry about rising…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
