amendment 6Option for parishes and cities to give seniors 65+ an extra homestead exemption
Read the full text of the measure: Official amendment list (PDF)
In plain words
Lets parishes and cities, with local voter approval, give homeowners 65 and older who qualify for the special assessment an extra property tax exemption that grows with age. (house.louisiana.gov )
Before and after
| Topic | Now | If it passes |
|---|---|---|
| Extra exemption for seniors 65+ | None | Optional; local voters must approve |
| Who qualifies | - | 65+ and meets special assessment income limit |
| Starts | - | Jan. 1, 2028 at earliest |
Numbers from the official ballot title (ballot title ); also see (house.louisiana.gov )
Example
Illustration only: figures from PAR describe exempt amounts by age band (65-68: $135,000 up to 81+: $375,000). Actual savings depend on local tax rates and whether local voters approve. (parlouisiana.org )
Biggest change
- Lets parishes and cities, with local voter approval, give homeowners 65 and older who qualify for the special assessment an extra property tax exemption that grows with age. source: house.louisiana.gov
Who it affects most: Homeowners 65+ under the income limit; local governments.
Cost to the state: No separate revenue estimate in PAR guide. Taxing bodies absorb lost revenue.
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What your vote means
A YES vote lets each parish or city ask its voters whether to give eligible seniors a bigger homestead exemption, starting no earlier than 2028.
A NO vote means no new age-based extra exemption; the current homestead exemption stays as is.
Our one-line summary. Louisiana does not publish an official "what your vote means" statement; the ballot title above is the official description.
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
The Legislature put this on the ballot. It changes the state constitution, so only another statewide vote can change it back. It passes with Majority of votes cast statewide.
- Louisiana Legislature, by two-thirds vote of each chamber (Act 274, HB 514; sponsor Rep. Les Farnum) source: sos.la.gov
- Over 184,000 people got the age-65 special assessment in 2025 (PAR). PAR lists total exempt amounts rising from $135,000 (ages 65-68) to $375,000 (81+). source: parlouisiana.org
Why supporters want it
No public statement found.
Why opponents object
No public statement found.
Who backs each side
- For: Rep. Les Farnum (Legislative sponsor) source: parlouisiana.org
- Against: No public statement found.
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What you will see on your ballot
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The official ballot title, word for word from the Louisiana Secretary of State .
Do you support an amendment to authorize parishes and municipalities to extend an additional property tax exemption for property subject to the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a person who is at least sixty-five years of age and who qualifies for the special assessment level? (Effective January 1, 2028) (Adds Article VII, Section 21(P))
Yes
No
Copied word for word from the Secretary of State list of 2026 proposed constitutional amendments (Act 274 (2026 Regular Session)).
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Full text of the measure
Read it in the Official amendment list (PDF) , or on the Legislature's page for Amendment No. 6 (Act 274, HB 514) , which also shows the votes in each chamber.
Read more
- Secretary of State, 2026 Proposed Constitutional Amendments (Nov. 3, 2026)
- PAR Guide to the Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments
- Louisiana House amendment summaries (Nov. 3, 2026)
- HB 514 bill history
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