Exempts first-time homebuyers from the mortgage recording tax
This bill exempts first-time homebuyers from the mortgage recording tax when purchasing a primary residence. It defines "first-time homebuyer" as an individual who has never owned a primary home, isn't married to someone who owned one in the past three years, and doesn't own vacation or investment properties. The exemption applies to mortgages executed on or after the law's effective date (January 1st following enactment). This directly affects qualifying first-time homebuyers by reducing their closing costs for purchasing a primary residence.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Griffin
DDemocratic
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