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MississippiHB 13802026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Homestead exemption; revise provisions regarding surviving spouses and applications.

Sponsored By: John Thomas "Trey" Lamar (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Ways and MeansFinance

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Homeowners can amend exemption applications

Starting July 1, 2026, homeowners who filed on time but did not disclose eligibility for the additional exemption may file an amended application. The Mississippi Department of Revenue sets the filing rules. The board of supervisors and the department may review the application, but approval is not guaranteed.

Some surviving spouses get lower exemptions

Starting July 1, 2026, a surviving spouse becomes the main applicant when the deceased spouse qualified for the increased exemption, the survivor’s age or disability status is unknown, and no new application was filed. The exemption then changes to the tier under Section 27-33-67(1). This may reduce the household’s property-tax benefit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Thomas "Trey" Lamar

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Omeria Scott

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/25/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/19/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/18/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/18/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/17/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/16/2026Senate

  7. Referred To Finance

    2/13/2026Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/5/2026House

  9. Passed

    2/4/2026House

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/3/2026House

  11. Referred To Ways and Means

    1/19/2026House

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