This bill clarifies that multiple garages and structures on the same property as an owner-occupied home are part of that single residential classification for tax purposes, as long as they're recorded with the county assessor. The change ensures that owners aren't taxed separately on ancillary structures like detached garages or storage buildings that support their primary residence.
The amendment broadens the definition of owner-occupied dwellings by removing language that limited garage eligibility to "attached or unattached" only and replacing it with language that includes "all garages and ancillary structures related to the residential use of the dwelling," thereby expanding what auxiliary structures can qualify for owner-occupied classification. It also removes a redundant definition of single-family dwellings from the contractor provisions in § 10-13-45, streamlining the statute while preserving the core eligibility rules.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 548
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 477
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 516
Signed by the President S.J. 448
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 470
Taxation Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Taxation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Taxation Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Taxation H.J. 262
First Reading House H.J. 247
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 200
Taxation Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 7
Taxation Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Taxation S.J. 142
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Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Cosponsors
Taxation — Do Pass
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Taxation — Do Pass