amendment 9Raise the income limit for the property tax freeze to $150,000
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In plain words
Raises the income limit for the property assessment freeze (for seniors and some others) from $100,000 to $150,000. (house.louisiana.gov )
Before and after
| Topic | Now | If it passes |
|---|---|---|
| Income limit for freeze | $100,000 (inflation-adjusted) | $150,000 (inflation-adjusted from 2028) |
| How income is checked | - | Assessor may use state tax return |
Numbers from the official ballot title (ballot title ); also see (house.louisiana.gov )
Example
Illustration only: a 70-year-old homeowner with $120,000 in yearly income does not qualify for the freeze today but would if this passes. (parlouisiana.org )
Biggest change
- Raises the income limit for the property assessment freeze (for seniors and some others) from $100,000 to $150,000. source: house.louisiana.gov
Who it affects most: Homeowners in eligible groups earning $100,000-$150,000.
Cost to the state: No revenue estimate in PAR guide.
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What your vote means
A YES vote raises the income limit for the freeze to $150,000, adjusted for inflation starting in 2028, with income checked against state tax returns.
A NO vote keeps the limit at $100,000, adjusted for inflation.
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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 220 (2025), HB 300; sponsor Rep. Shane Mack) source: sos.la.gov
- The limit was $50,000 in 2001 and was raised to $100,000 by voters in 2020. Nearly 233,000 people got special assessments in 2025 (PAR). This amendment was passed in the 2025 session. source: parlouisiana.org
Why supporters want it
No public statement found.
Why opponents object
No public statement found.
Who backs each side
- For: Rep. Shane Mack (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 increase the maximum amount of income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 18(G)(1)(a)(ii))
Yes
No
Copied word for word from the Secretary of State list of 2026 proposed constitutional amendments (Act 220 (2025 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. 9 (Act 220 (2025), HB 300) , 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 300 bill history
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