128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 974 LR 2077(02)
An Act To Increase the Homestead Exemption
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 Projections  FY 2019-20 Projections  FY 2020-21
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $75,700,000 $103,400,000 $106,600,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $75,700,000 $103,400,000 $106,600,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill increases the homestead property tax exemption to $30,000 and provides for 100% reimbursement to municipalities for property tax years beginning April 1, 2018.  The bill includes a General Fund appropriation of $75,700,000 to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services in fiscal year 2018-19 to reimburse municipalities.