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MississippiHB 13852026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Homestead exemption; delete requirement that counties submit paper original of application for the DOR.

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: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Homeowners must file three copies

Beginning July 1, 2026, you must submit your Mississippi homestead exemption application in three copies. Give the original and duplicate to your county tax assessor and keep the triplicate as proof. If the original and duplicate are lost, you can file your triplicate with the county board. You must apply by April 1 each year. The Governor can extend the deadline up to 30 days if the courthouse or tax office is damaged.

State sets homestead exemption rules

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Mississippi Department of Revenue sets the rules for homestead exemption forms and records. County tax assessors and local boards must follow these statewide rules. This change is administrative and does not change who qualifies or how much the exemption is.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Thomas "Trey" Lamar

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 292 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/25/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026House

  4. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/18/2026House

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/9/2026Senate

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/5/2026Senate

  7. Amended

    3/5/2026Senate

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Referred To Finance

    2/13/2026Senate

  10. Transmitted To Senate

    2/5/2026House

  11. Passed

    2/4/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/3/2026House

  13. Referred To Ways and Means

    1/19/2026House

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