Session Daily: February 23, 2001

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More renters assistance

(February 23, 2001) Renters would be eligible for a larger property tax refund under a proposal sponsored by Rep. Mark Gleason (DFL-Richfield).

The House Taxes Committee Property Tax Division heard Gleason's bill (HF158) Feb. 22 but took no action on the measure. Rep. Ron Erhardt (R-Edina), the division chair, said the bill would be considered for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax package.

Currently renters can claim a property tax refund if the household's income exceeds a certain percentage of income. The state has schedules that determine the income thresholds and refund amounts.

Gleason said HF158 would increase the percentage of rent constituting property taxes from 19 percent to 28 percent. The Department of Revenue estimates the bill would cost more than $70 million annually.