SB 649: Real property tax; special assessment on basis of use, notice requirements.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Real property tax; special assessment for land use; notice requirements; civil penalty. Establishes notice requirements for the sale of real estate that is valued, assessed, and taxed by a locality under a special assessment on the basis of use. The bill directs the Department of Taxation to create a written notice that may be provided to the purchaser of real estate in a land use program. The notice must include disclosures regarding the special classification of the real estate and liability for roll-back taxes if a change in use occurs. The bill also requires settlement agents to provide this written notice to purchasers of real estate in a land use program and to obtain the purchaser's written acknowledgement of receipt of the notice. The willful failure of a settlement agent to provide the notice and obtain the written acknowledgement will subject the settlement agent to a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $250. The bill directs the Real Estate Board to include in the residential property disclosure statement on its website a statement that the owner makes no representations or warranties with respect to whether the property is located in a locality that has adopted a land-use plan that may provide use value assessment and taxation for certain real estate and that advises purchasers to exercise due diligence to determine whether the property may be subject to roll-back taxes and interest for taxation on the basis of a use assessment and the liability for additional taxes and penalties that may attach if a change in use occurs. Finally, the bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0309)
2. April 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 309 (effective 1/1/2027)
3. March 23, 2026Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (3/23/2026 10:20 am)
4. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
5. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
6. February 27, 2026Signed by President
7. February 27, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. February 27, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB649ER)
9. February 27, 2026Enrolled
10. February 25, 2026House amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 23, 2026Passed House with amendment (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. February 23, 2026Engrossed by House as amended

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