Homestead tax exemptions ballot measures

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As a state ballot measure topic, homestead tax exemptions include measures regarding property tax exemptions for primary residences, including eligibility and amounts. The topic is grouped within the infrastructure policy area.

This page provides information on:

• upcoming ballot measures and
• a comprehensive list of ballot measures by year and state.

Upcoming ballot measures

See also: 2025 ballot measures and 2026 ballot measures

The following is a list of state ballot measures related to homestead tax exemptions certified for this year and future elections:

2026

1. Louisiana Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2. Wyoming Homeowner’s Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption Initiative (2026) - On the ballot

2025

1. Texas Proposition 10, Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Homestead Destroyed by Fire Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
2. Texas Proposition 11, Increase Homestead Tax Exemption for Elderly and Disabled Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
3. Texas Proposition 13, Increase Homestead Property Tax Exemption Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
4. Texas Proposition 7, Establish Homestead Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Veterans Killed by a Service-Connected Disease Amendment (2025) - On the ballot

List of ballot measures

Click the tabs to view state ballot measures related to homestead tax exemptions, organized by year or state.

Year

State

2026

1. Louisiana Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment (2026) - On the ballot
2. Wyoming Homeowner’s Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption Initiative (2026) - On the ballot

2025

1. Texas Proposition 10, Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Homestead Destroyed by Fire Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
2. Texas Proposition 11, Increase Homestead Tax Exemption for Elderly and Disabled Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
3. Texas Proposition 13, Increase Homestead Property Tax Exemption Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
4. Texas Proposition 7, Establish Homestead Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Veterans Killed by a Service-Connected Disease Amendment (2025) - On the ballot

2023

1. Texas Proposition 4, Property Tax Changes and State Education Funding Amendment (2023)

2012

1. Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative (August 2012)

2010

1. Missouri Amendment 2, Prisoner of War Property Tax Exemption Measure (2010)

2000

1. Georgia Referendum C, Homestead Exemptions for Spouses of Veterans Measure (2000)

1998

1. Georgia Referendum B, Homestead Tax Exemptions Measure (1998)

1996

1. Utah Proposition 1, Expand the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans Amendment (1996)

1994

1. Georgia Referendum A, Homestead Exemptions for Seniors Measure (1994)

1982

1. Missouri Amendment 7, Property Tax Assessment and Exemption Measure (August 1982)

1980

1. Michigan Proposal A, School Funding and Elderly Property Tax Break Initiative (1980)
2. Michigan Proposal C, Michigan Property Tax Exemption, Sales Tax Increase, and Rainy Day Fund Amendment (1980)
3. Michigan Proposal D, Voter Approval Requirement for New or Increased Taxes Initiative (1980)

1972

1. Georgia Amendment 18, County School District Tax Exemptions Amendment (1972)

1968

1. Nebraska Amendment 12, Homestead Tax Exemptions Amendment (1968)

1964

1. Nebraska Amendment 3, Tax Exemptions for Veterans Amendment (1964)

1936

1. Utah Amendment 5, Raise Valuation Limits for Property Tax Exemptions Measure (1936)

1932

1. Michigan Proposal No. 4, Household Goods and Homestead Tax Exemption Initiative (1932)

1922

1. Utah Question 2, Create Property Classes and Permit Income Taxes Amendment (1922)

1918

1. Utah Amendment 2, Permit the Creation of Homestead Tax Exemptions Measure (1918)

1894

1. South Dakota Homesteads Exempt from Court Orders Amendment (1894)

Alaska

1. Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative (August 2012)

Georgia

1. Georgia Amendment 18, County School District Tax Exemptions Amendment (1972)
2. Georgia Referendum A, Homestead Exemptions for Seniors Measure (1994)
3. Georgia Referendum B, Homestead Tax Exemptions Measure (1998)
4. Georgia Referendum C, Homestead Exemptions for Spouses of Veterans Measure (2000)

Louisiana

1. Louisiana Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment (2026) - On the ballot

Michigan

1. Michigan Proposal A, School Funding and Elderly Property Tax Break Initiative (1980)
2. Michigan Proposal C, Michigan Property Tax Exemption, Sales Tax Increase, and Rainy Day Fund Amendment (1980)
3. Michigan Proposal D, Voter Approval Requirement for New or Increased Taxes Initiative (1980)
4. Michigan Proposal No. 4, Household Goods and Homestead Tax Exemption Initiative (1932)

Missouri

1. Missouri Amendment 2, Prisoner of War Property Tax Exemption Measure (2010)
2. Missouri Amendment 7, Property Tax Assessment and Exemption Measure (August 1982)

Nebraska

1. Nebraska Amendment 12, Homestead Tax Exemptions Amendment (1968)
2. Nebraska Amendment 3, Tax Exemptions for Veterans Amendment (1964)

South Dakota

1. South Dakota Homesteads Exempt from Court Orders Amendment (1894)

Texas

1. Texas Proposition 10, Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Homestead Destroyed by Fire Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
2. Texas Proposition 11, Increase Homestead Tax Exemption for Elderly and Disabled Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
3. Texas Proposition 13, Increase Homestead Property Tax Exemption Amendment (2025) - On the ballot
4. Texas Proposition 4, Property Tax Changes and State Education Funding Amendment (2023)
5. Texas Proposition 7, Establish Homestead Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Veterans Killed by a Service-Connected Disease Amendment (2025) - On the ballot

Utah

1. Utah Amendment 2, Permit the Creation of Homestead Tax Exemptions Measure (1918)
2. Utah Amendment 5, Raise Valuation Limits for Property Tax Exemptions Measure (1936)
3. Utah Proposition 1, Expand the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans Amendment (1996)
4. Utah Question 2, Create Property Classes and Permit Income Taxes Amendment (1922)

Wyoming

1. Wyoming Homeowner’s Primary Residence Property Tax Exemption Initiative (2026) - On the ballot

See also

• List of ballot measures by topic