Ways & Means reviews Act 73 homestead exemption, JFO flags $35 million FY25 cost estimate Joint Fiscal Office staff told the Ways & Means committee that Act 73 would replace the current property tax credit with a tiered homestead exemption (indexed to inflation, capped at $425,000), and that JFO modeling using FY2025 data estimated roughly $35 million more net cost in FY2025 compared with current law.

Act 73 is shaking up Vermont's property tax landscape, replacing the old credit with a new income-sensitive homestead exemption that could cost an additional $35 million next year!

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Senate updates homestead exemption proposal to minimize property tax impacts for homeowners Senate proposes new homestead exemption to reduce property tax burdens under revised education tax structure.

Vermont's latest proposal aims to lighten the property tax burden on homeowners with a revamped homestead exemption designed for the new education tax structure.

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State adjusts homestead rate to cover expenses and bolster reserves State sets homestead rate to align with budget needs and reserve funding.

Vermont lawmakers are making crucial adjustments to the homestead tax rate to ensure financial stability and uninterrupted essential services for residents.

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