Porter passes amendment creating transparency for Hoosier homeowners

Today, State Rep. Gregory W. Porter passed an amendment to House Bill 1406 in the House Committee on Ways and Means. Porter’s amendment requires the county treasurer to list if the homeowner saved money, and the amount, if applicable, on their 2027 property tax bill. 

“SEA 1 was a mess, “ Porter said. “Let the math do the talking. I want homeowners to see how little they actually save on their property taxes, if they save anything at all. 

“I keep hearing that homeowners will pay less on their bills in 2026 than in 2025. That’s not true. The average homeowner won’t save anything. Their bills will be lower than they would have been, but still higher than their payment in 2025. 

“Our neighbors who need the most financial relief will actually pay more. Homeowners with low-assessed-value homes will see a 35.4% property tax increase by 2031. SEA 1 isn’t tax relief; it’s a shift of the tax burden. I’m thankful this amendment passed so homeowners can see the facts and come to their own conclusions.”