Income tax, state; first-time homebuyer tax credit.
Summary
Individual income tax; first-time homebuyer tax credit. Creates a one-time, nonrefundable individual income tax credit in taxable years 2026 through 2030 for the purchase of a principal residence by a first-time homebuyer, as such terms are defined in the bill, in an amount equal to $5,000. The bill requires that any credits be repaid if the principal residence is sold or no longer serves as the first-time homebuyer's principal residence within three years from the purchase date of such property.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Finance
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briana Sewell
DDemocratic
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