Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Amendment to Freeze Property Taxes for Seniors

Oklahoma adults who are having a hard time because their property taxes are going up might get a break if Rep.

Robert Manger gets what he wants. He proposed House Joint Resolution 1001, which would freeze property tax rates for people aged 65 and up. Because, let’s face it, no one needs the stress of not having enough money in retirement.

Officials from the Oklahoma House of Representatives say that Manger stated, “By freezing taxable property values for qualifying seniors, we are helping them maintain stability and control over their financial future.”

Not only is this a bill that will never be heard again, it’s also a change to the Oklahoma Constitution. If it passes the Legislature, voters could have the final say on this issue.

You must be over 65, have stayed in your home for ten years, and make sure that its fair cash value is less than or equal to $500,000.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives stated that a temporary absence won’t affect eligibility as long as it doesn’t last more than 365 days in a ten-year period. This is also a nod to practicality.

The main goal of HJR1001 is to protect the value of a senior’s farm after they turn 65. It doesn’t matter if the prices of the homes in the area go up; that number stays the same.

That’s not all—it gets rid of income-based qualifying, making it possible for any senior who meets the age and housing requirements.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives got a statement from Manager that made this point clear: “This resolution would protect older homeowners from these increases while maintaining fairness in the state’s property tax system.”

It’s an appeal to keep things fair for people who are on fixed means. As taxes rise, seniors may not have to worry as much about keeping their houses. Many people in Oklahoma are being asked by Managers to contact their lawmakers and ask them to support this bill. The next legislative session starts on February 3, and if everything goes as planned, this question could be on the vote in 2026. According to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, this could be a big change for the state’s older people.