Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

S.B. 279

2026 General Session

State Homeless Campus Neighbor Tax Credit

by Escamilla, Luz

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $(3,825,000) $3,825,000 $0


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Income Tax Fund $0 $(3,825,000) $(3,825,000)
Income Tax Fund, One-time $0 $3,825,000 $0
Total Revenues $0 $0 $(3,825,000)

Enactment of this legislation could reduce Income Tax Fund revenues by $3,825,000 annually beginning in FY 2028.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Income Tax Fund, One-time $0 $0 $15,500
Total Expenditures $0 $0 $15,500

Enactment of this legislation could cost the Tax Commission $15,500 from the Income Tax one-time in FY 2028 for system updates and testing.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $0 $0 $(3,840,500)
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation may reduce income tax liability to businesses and individuals that own property located within a one-mile radius of a homeless services campus by an estimated $3,825,000 annually beginning in FY 2028. These taxpayers may be eligible to claim a homeless campus neighbor income tax credit equal to 50% of the amount of property taxes stated on the tax notice.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill does not create a new program or significantly expand an existing program.