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Committee hears bill to preserve homestead refunds when home appraisals rise
Summary
Senate Bill 397 would let homeowners who previously qualified for homestead refunds or the Safe Senior refund keep eligibility if their home's appraised value later exceeds $350,000, provided they still meet other requirements; supporters said the change would protect older Kansans from appraisal-driven loss of benefits.
The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 397, which would amend the Homestead Property Tax Refund Act and the Safe Senior refund to allow homeowners who received a refund while their home’s appraised value was at or below $350,000 to retain eligibility in later years even if the appraised value subsequently exceeds $350,000, staff member Amelia said.
Supporters framed the bill as targeted relief for seniors affected by rising appraisals. Senator Kelly Warren, who represents Senate District 11 in Johnson County, told the committee the measure addresses a common…
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