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State Question 847: What Oklahoma voters need to know before Nov. 3
Construction workers frame a duplex in Tuttle. Proponents of State Question 847 say it would help property owners dealing with inflationary pressures, but critics are concerned about budget shortfalls for local governments. (File Photo/Oklahoma Watch)
By Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch
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Oklahoma lawmakers were getting an earful from constituents about rising homeownership costs, including property taxes.
In response, Republican legislative leaders filed a constitutional amendment to reduce how much a property’s assessed value, used to calculate property taxes, can increase each year. Oklahoma voters will see the proposal, via State Question 847, on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
Proponents of SQ 847 say it would give future relief to homeowners facing inflationary pressures, including seniors living on fixed incomes. Critics contend the change would put too much pressure on local and county services, like public schools and sheriff’s offices, that rely on property tax revenue.
To help Oklahoma voters in research ahead of election day, Oklahoma Watch compiled the following information on the measure:
What Exactly Does SQ 847 Propose?
SQ 847 would not lower property tax rates. Instead, it proposes lowering annual assessment caps for tax purposes in the following increments:
Homesteads and agricultural property: Reduced from 3% to 1.75%.
Other real property, including commercial and rental properties: Reduced from 5% to 4%
For example, under SQ847, a homestead property valued at $200,000 in 2026 could have a maximum assessed value of $203,500 in 2027.
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Here’s what’s happening in Oklahoma today:
'I can't believe that we did it': OU fans on Campus Corner shocked after Sooners upset No. 1 Texas (KOCO)
‘There’s no one here’: Tulsa State Fair vendors say crowds and spending are down (The Oklahoma Eagle)
Suspicious object forces Broken Arrow church cancellation, no hazard found (Broken Arrow Sentinel)
Oklahoma inmate charged with assaulting Brent Swadley in jail (News 9)
3 people arrested in black market marijuana investigation (Fox 25)
2 dead in Carter County motorcycle crash (KXII)
Mullin defends decision to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution (News On 6)
Oklahoma Democrats reissue call for death penalty moratorium (KOSU)
Union’s answer to NIL for high school athletes is education first, contracts second (Tulsa Flyer)
Tulsa lawyer, victims rights advocate set to release memoir (Public Radio Tulsa)
Cushing chiropractor sentenced to federal prison following fraud trial (Tulsa World)*
Journey's Deen Castronovo thanks Tulsa for prayers after having medical emergency during concert: 'Much love' (KJRH)
Monday Poll
Should Oklahoma limit how much property assessments can rise each year, even if it means less funding for local services?
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