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Bill would expand homestead tax‑credit eligibility for seniors; counties voice general support
Summary
Representative Nelson Christiansen proposed House Bill 1335 to raise income phase‑out thresholds for the homestead tax credit for seniors; county association signaled conceptual support while asking for specific fiscal and eligibility details.
Representative Nelson Christiansen introduced House Bill 1335 to expand eligibility for the Homestead Tax Credit for senior citizens. The bill would raise the income phase‑out thresholds for the senior homestead credit (sponsor proposed changing a phase‑out beginning at $40,000 to instead begin at $70,000 and phase out to $100,000 annually) to help retirees on fixed incomes remain in their homes.
Christiansen said he heard repeatedly from constituents who fell just outside current thresholds and that expanding eligibility would deliver relief to low‑ and moderate‑income seniors who have paid taxes their lives. Aaron Burst of the Association of Counties told the committee the homestead tax credit is a “tried and true” delivery mechanism for focused relief and that counties can administer changes without software rework; he offered to help refine precise numbers.
Committee members asked about the data sources for the proposed income thresholds. Christiansen said the numbers were anecdotal and based on conversations in his district (median income roughly $65,000 in his district). No legislative action on the bill was recorded during the hearing; the committee closed the hearing after testimony and invited any additional supporting or opposing analysis.
