Housing

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2707: Registered providers of services for homeless persons; exempt from certain fees.

SB 2707 would have exempted registered homeless service providers from specific fees when assisting homeless individuals. It directly affects homeless persons by waiving civil court filing fees for altering birth/marriage certificates and driver's license/ID application fees. The bill amended Mississippi Code sections to implement these exemptions for registered providers under a Continuum of Care Program. The legislation died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill exempts homeless service providers from fees, removing barriers for homeless individuals to access ID/court services, directly addressing homelessness (core housing issue).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1369: Evictions; reduce time for.

HB 1369 modifies Mississippi eviction procedures to set strict timelines and protect tenants' rights. It requires eviction notices to be posted on the property door and mailed within 72 hours of filing, mandates court hearings within 14 days, and removes judges' authority to extend the tenant's move-out period beyond seven days after a judgment. Tenants who pay all owed rent by the court-ordered date may stay, and landlords must allow 72 consecutive hours after eviction for tenants to remove belongings. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants in rental disputes across Mississippi.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant rights via strict eviction timelines, allows tenants to stay if rent paid, limits judicial extensions, and mandates 72-hour removal period for belongings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1469: Ad valorem taxation; bring forward section of law relating to determination of true value of property.

HB 1469 reorganizes existing Mississippi law (Section 27-35-50) that governs how property values are determined for ad valorem taxation. It specifies that tax assessors must consider different valuation methods (like market data, income capitalization, or cost approaches) based on property type, with special rules for agricultural land (using current use and soil productivity), affordable rental housing (based on net operating income), and port ground leases. The bill directly affects property owners, tax assessors, and local governments by standardizing valuation procedures without changing tax rates. It did not create new taxes but clarified how property values - especially for farms and affordable housing - are calculated for tax purposes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill specifies tax valuation for affordable rental housing based on net operating income, reducing tax burden to support affordability and development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes Renters

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2362: Certain restitution centers; transition to post-release reentry centers.

SB 2362 would convert Mississippi's Greenwood, Hinds County, and Pascagoula Restitution Centers into post-release reentry centers. It directs the Department of Corrections to provide up to 90 days of housing and support services - including housing assistance, job training, healthcare, and counseling - to individuals released from incarceration who lack immediate housing or support. The bill prohibits detaining people who refuse placement in these centers and requires the Department to develop programs helping residents secure stable housing and community reintegration. It directly affects formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back to communities and the three specific facilities being repurposed. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025.)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides housing, job training, healthcare, and counseling for post-incarceration reentry to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides housing assistance and support services for formerly incarcerated individuals lacking housing, addressing housing instability through reentry programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 534: Bonds; authorize issuance for construction of a new student housing building at Mississippi Valley State University.

HB 534 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new student housing building and related facilities at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU). The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, will be sold to raise capital, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated fund managed by the State Bond Commission. This legislation directly affects MVSU students and the university by providing new housing infrastructure, though it does not change current tuition or housing policies. The state guarantees repayment from its treasury if needed, and bond terms follow standard state procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds for university housing construction, increasing public spending on essential infrastructure through dedicated budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes state bonds for new student housing infrastructure at MVSU, directly funding higher education facilities and enhancing student access/resources at a public university.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes bonds for new student housing construction at MVSU, directly funding housing development infrastructure for university students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 2969: Sales tax; exempt sales to 501(c)(3) organizations that provide temporary housing for homeless persons.

SB 2969 would exempt sales of tangible personal property to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide temporary housing for homeless persons from Mississippi's state sales tax. This directly affects qualifying homeless service nonprofits by removing a sales tax burden on their necessary purchases. The bill amends Mississippi's sales tax code to add this specific exemption category to existing tax exemptions for organizations like hospitals and educational groups. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts sales tax for homeless housing nonprofits, reducing their operational costs to provide essential services per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts sales tax for nonprofits providing homeless temporary housing, reducing operational costs to directly address homelessness and support affordable housing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Homelessness

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 2929: General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to JSU for design, development and construction of student housing.

SB 2929 appropriated $68.1 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Jackson State University (JSU) for the design, development, and construction of new student housing. The funding, intended for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), directly supports JSU in expanding campus housing infrastructure. The bill specified that state funds would cover associated costs through standard state budget processes. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $68.1M from General Fund for public university housing infrastructure, directly funding state public service expansion through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $68.1M for JSU student housing construction, directly advancing higher education infrastructure and campus access.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly appropriates $68.1M for student housing construction at JSU, directly funding housing infrastructure development per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 977: Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.

HB 977 provides $1 million in state funding to Sharkey County's Board of Supervisors to develop a regional housing recovery strategy. The funds will cover costs associated with restoring housing levels to pre-2023 tornado conditions and planning for workforce housing needs driven by new businesses and industry. This strategy requires collaboration with federal and state partners and applies specifically to Sharkey County for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates $1M for Sharkey County housing strategy, constituting a budget allocation under appropriations. Aligns with funding essential programs indicator.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $1M for Sharkey County housing recovery strategy and workforce housing planning, directly advancing housing development goals as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 2992: Homestead exemption; increase.

SB 2992 increases Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000 of a home's assessed value. This directly affects qualifying homeowners, including heads of families, seniors aged 65+, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with federal disability status, who can exempt the first $20,000 of their home's value from property taxes. The bill amends existing tax code sections to raise the exemption limit and clarifies eligibility rules for joint ownership and specific tax categories like school levies. It does not change how exemptions are claimed or affect property values beyond the new $20,000 threshold. The bill died in committee in 2025 and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead exemption, providing property tax relief to qualifying homeowners including seniors and disabled veterans, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead exemption, reducing property tax burden for qualifying homeowners (seniors, disabled veterans), making housing more affordable for these groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly includes service-connected disabled veterans in expanded homestead exemption, providing tax relief to qualifying veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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died · Mississippi · Senate Mar 4, 2025

SB 2413: The "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program"; designate and prescribe mitigation requirements.

SB 2413 renames Mississippi's hurricane damage mitigation program to the "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program" and increases financial grants for property owners to $15,000 per home to retrofit structures against wind and hurricane damage. The bill removes requirements for cost-benefit studies and an advisory council, while directing insurance companies to notify clients about the program within 30 days of filing discount schedules. Funding comes from a new fee structure: half of the $50 fee for processing agent certificates (effective 2025) goes into the dedicated "Strengthen Mississippi Homes Fund." This program directly affects single-family homeowners and commercial property owners seeking to reduce vulnerability to wind/hurricane damage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases $15k per home grants for hurricane retrofitting, directly funding housing resilience and property protection.90% confidence

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