ESB 5529 — Amending the county population threshold for counties that may exempt from taxation the value of accessory dwelling units to incentivize rental to low-income households.

What this bill does

Expands the authorization for a property tax exemption for accessory dwelling units to include counties with a population of at least 900,000 but not more than 1.5 million and the cities located within those counties.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 15, 2025
  89 yea · 8 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 11, 2025
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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