Exempts first-time homebuyers from the mortgage recording tax
This bill exempts first-time homebuyers from the mortgage recording tax on qualifying home purchases. It defines a "first-time homebuyer" as someone who hasn’t owned a primary residence in the past three years (and isn’t married to someone who has), and doesn’t own vacation or investment properties. The exemption applies only to mortgages for primary residences, removing a tax burden for eligible buyers. The law takes effect January 1 following its enactment, applying to mortgages signed on or after that date.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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