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HB446

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AN ACT relating to the home installation credit.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 establishing the refundable home installation credit, not to exceed $7,500 annually, for qualifying home installations to increase the habitability or efficiency of the residence for individuals that are age 65 or older or have a physical or mental impairment; effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 141.0205 to establish ordering of the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow information to be provided to the Legislative Research Commission.

Introduced: January 21, 2026

Last action: January 29, 2026

To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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This bill would create a new tax credit of up to $7,500 per year for homeowners who make qualifying improvements to their residence to make it safer or more comfortable to live in. To qualify, the homeowner must be age 65 or older or have a physical or mental impairment. The credit would be available for tax years 2027 through 2030 and would be refundable, meaning eligible filers could receive it even if they owe…

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Jan 21, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 21, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 29, 2026 · House
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Nima Kulkarni

Representative · House District 040

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Nima.Kulkarni@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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Jason Nemes

Representative · House District 033

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Jason.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
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Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov

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