A new bill introduced by Kentucky Republican State Senator Michael Nemes aims to bring relief to the state’s senior citizens by halting property tax increases for homeowners aged 65 and older. The legislation, filed as Senate Bill 67 on January 9, seeks to initiate a state constitutional amendment process that would protect older residents from rising property tax burdens.
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The proposal would place a ballot initiative before voters in 2026, asking a straightforward question: Should Kentucky amend its constitution to provide an additional property tax exemption for seniors? Specifically, the measure would ban property tax hikes on primary residences owned by individuals 65 years or older, including all contiguous real property.
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In a statement shared by the Kentucky Senate Majority on Wednesday, Nemes explained the rationale behind the bill. “Older residents on a fixed income struggle as it is since they grapple with a fluctuating economy in the golden years,” he said. “The fiscal impact to the state and localities would be negligible, but it may mean the difference in keeping the heat on or not for some of our elderly residents, whose income remains constant.”
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