Item 1 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This ordinance sets the property tax exemption for homeowners who are 65 or older or living with disabilities at $192,000, plus an additional bump designed to keep their tax relief on par with the prior year as allowed by law. For Austinites in these groups, it means a chunk of their home's value stays shielded from city property taxes. The item is noted as having no fiscal impact.
The official agenda language
Approve an ordinance setting the tax exemption for residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older and persons with disabilities at an amount equal to $192,000 plus an increase necessary to provide equivalent property tax relief as what was provided by the exemption in the prior year and permitted by law. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
What got said
- Mayor set exemption amount at $204,000 to provide equivalent tax relief
- Jeffrey Bowen questioned affordability progress while supporting senior exemption
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes