The Board considered a proposal from John Howell regarding granting a general homestead exemption. John reviewed the analysis and recommended the Board consider a five percent exemption. Upon motion duly made by Director Bertus and seconded by Director Copony, the Board adopted a five percent general homestead exemption, reaffirmed adoption of the over 65/disabled exemption in the amount of $20,000, and approved the order levying the penalty for delinquent tax collections.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The Board considered a proposal from John Howell regarding granting a general homestead exemption. John reviewed the analysis and recommended the Board consider a five percent exemption. Upon motion duly made by Director Bertus and seconded by Director Copony, the Board adopted a five percent general homestead exemption, reaffirmed adoption of the over 65/disabled exemption in the amount of $20,000, and approved the order levying the penalty for delinquent tax collections.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).