The Baldwin City Council will be discussing two homestead exemption bills during its work session on Tuesday, April 8.
The first bill that will be discussed by the council is HB 581. The bill is the property tax relief and reform law that was passed last year. This was the bill that local governments had to make a decision to opt-out of and hold three public hearings for public input.
The city did not opt-out and passed a resolution to remain in the law providing tax relief for property owners that have the homestead exemption on their residential property.
The second bill the council will discuss is House Bill 52. This bill proposes changes to the law regarding homestead exemptions for the surviving unmarried spouses and minor children of disabled veterans. It aims to allow these individuals to receive a homestead exemption on any future home they own, not just their current home.
The bill also seeks to clarify existing language in the law and ensure it complies with constitutional rules. Additionally, it includes provisions for a public vote (referendum) on the changes and sets effective dates for when the changes would apply.
The Baldwin City Council will meet Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Police Department Training Facility located directly behind the Baldwin Police Department at 155 Willingham Avenue in Baldwin.
