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HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION – Amends existing law to clarify that an Idaho state-issued driver’s license or identification card is required to apply for the homestead property tax exemption.
Sponsored By: REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
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Idaho homeowners face new identification requirement
Effective January 1, 2025, homeowners generally must provide an Idaho driver's license or state ID number for the homestead tax exemption. Applicants who have lived in Idaho less than 90 days and lack either credential have 90 days after applying to provide the number. Active-duty homeowners are exempt from this requirement on their initial application. The military exception also covers continued claims during military absences from a previously exempt home, with annual reapplication required.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ben Adams
Republican • Senate
Jeff Ehlers
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 35 • No: 0
House vote • 3/3/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 70 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2025 Session Law Chapter 167 Effective: Retroactive to 01/01/2025
3/25/2025Delivered to Governor at 11:40 a.m. on March 19, 2025
3/20/2025Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/19/2025SenateSigned by President; returned to House
3/18/2025SenateReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/18/2025SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/18/2025HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/17/2025HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 35-0-0
3/17/2025SenateRetained on calendar
3/13/2025SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/10/2025SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/7/2025SenateIntroduced, read first time; referred to: Local Government & Taxation
3/4/2025SenateReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/4/2025SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 70-0-0
3/3/2025HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/28/2025HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/27/2025HouseReported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation
2/25/2025HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/24/2025House
Bill Text
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