Amendment 4, Louisiana Prohibit Property Tax Exemptions for Nonprofits Owning Damaged Residential Property Amendment

Louisiana Ballot Measure - Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment

Election: Oct. 14, 2023 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Taxes

Summary


The amendment would provide that property being used for housing owned by a nonprofit is not exempt from taxation if:

the local government or parish determines that the property is in a state of disrepair and has conditions that endanger public health and safety; and
the property owner neglects maintenance of the property and receives three or more code enforcement violations within a year for issues that endanger the health and safety of residents or people in the surrounding area.
Matters deemed to pose dangers to public health and safety under the amendment would include structural instability; toxic ventilation; contaminated or inoperable water supply; holes, breaks, rotting materials, or mold in walls; roof defects, hazardous electrical systems, contaminated or unsecured swimming pools; and inactive or inoperable fire detection systems.

The tax exemption can be reinstated by the local government or parish if it is determined that the issues are resolved.

Measure Text


Do you support an amendment to deny a property tax exemption to a nonprofit corporation or association that owns residential property in such a state of disrepair that it endangers public health or safety? (Amends Article VII, Section 21(B))

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