CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Council will consider an ordinance increasing the residence homestead exemption for residents aged 65 or older and for disabled individuals from $145,000 to $160,000.
Why it matters
A higher exemption reduces the taxable value of eligible homeowners' properties, which lowers their city property tax bill.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
6 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — February 24, 2025 meeting
- February 24, 2025 Vote taken — February 24, 2025 meeting · Approved 6-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — February 24, 2025
Adopt Ordinance No. 4538
Official agenda language
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4538, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE I, SECTION 12-4, TO ADOPT AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR INDIVIDUALS SIXTY-FIVE (65) YEARS OF AGE, OR OLDER, AND FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED, FROM ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($145,000.00) TO ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($160,000.00).
Documents
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