Oklahoma Legislator Files Bill to Increase Homestead Exemption

Measure aims to provide direct property tax relief to homeowners statewide

Mar. 25, 2026 at 1:07am

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Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, has filed a bill to increase Oklahoma's homestead exemption from $1,000 to $7,000 of a home's assessed value. If enacted, the change would apply statewide to qualifying primary residences and lower the overall tax bill for homeowners.

Why it matters

Property taxes are an integral source of local funding in Oklahoma, supporting essential public services like schools, law enforcement, and infrastructure. However, rising property values have put a growing strain on homeowners, prompting calls for reform. This bill seeks to balance the need for local funding with providing meaningful tax relief to families.

The details

House Bill 4145 would increase the state's homestead exemption, allowing homeowners to subtract $7,000 from their home's assessed value before property taxes are calculated. Manger says the change would deliver "broad-based, straightforward relief" to working families, seniors, and longtime homeowners. If approved, the measure would represent one of the most significant increases to the homestead exemption in state history and begin taking effect in 2027.

  • House Bill 4145 was filed in March 2026.
  • If approved, the measure would take effect on January 1, 2027.

The players

Rep. Robert Manger

A Republican state representative from Oklahoma City who filed House Bill 4145 to increase the homestead exemption.

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What they’re saying

“This is broad-based, straightforward relief that will reach working families, seniors on fixed incomes and longtime homeowners who have watched their property values steadily increase.”

— Rep. Robert Manger, State Representative

“The dollars collected through property taxes keep our schools open, our roads maintained and our communities safe. At the same time, families are opening their tax statements and seeing bills climb higher each year. We have a responsibility to address that pressure in a thoughtful way.”

— Rep. Robert Manger, State Representative

What’s next

If approved by the Oklahoma Legislature, the measure would need to be signed into law by the governor before taking effect on January 1, 2027.

The takeaway

This bill represents an attempt to provide direct property tax relief to homeowners in Oklahoma while preserving the local funding system that supports essential public services. The proposed increase to the homestead exemption aims to strike a balance between the needs of families and the needs of communities.