HB 2923 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes the "Homestead Improvement Property Tax Relief Act" exempting qualifying improvements to a homestead from real property taxation

HB 2923, titled the "Homestead Improvement Property Tax Relief Act," would exempt qualifying improvements to a homeowner's primary residence (homestead) from real property taxation. This bill directly affects homeowners who make eligible improvements, such as renovations or additions, to their primary residence. The key mechanism is that these qualifying improvements would be excluded from the taxable value of the property, potentially lowering annual property tax bills. The exemption applies to improvements meeting criteria defined in the bill, though specific details of qualifying improvements are not outlined in the provided context.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced House Committee Substitute · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to change the bill number from HB 2923 to House Committee Substitute (HCS) HB 2923, reflecting its progression through the legislative process. A key substantive change involves the definition of 'comparable' properties used for tax assessments, which now explicitly requires sales of at least three comparable properties to be included in the evidence. Additionally, the bill number associated with the Chief Clerk was updated to reflect the committee substitute status.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding tax assessment evidence was narrowed or clarified by adding a specific requirement for the number of comparable sales needed.
REQUIREMENT

Added a specific requirement that evidence for property assessment must include purchase prices from sales of at least three comparable properties.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill number from HB 2923 to HCS HB 2923 and the clerk's code to reflect the House Committee Substitute version.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform(H)
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Carolyn Caton
RRepublican
MO
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