Oklahoma Supreme Court Invalidates State Question 843 Eliminating Property Taxes

Oklahoma City, OK, October 6, 2026 — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled against State Question 843, a ballot initiative that proposed the elimination of property taxes across the state within a three-year timeframe. The court’s decision, issued recently, found that the measure is in clear violation of the Oklahoma Constitution.

The initiative’s primary objective was to phase out property taxes entirely over a period of three years. However, the Supreme Court determined that the proposed law conflicts with existing constitutional provisions. A key point of contention identified by the court relates to the assessment of homestead properties, which are typically subject to specific tax considerations and exemptions under current constitutional frameworks.

The specifics of the constitutional violations cited by the court include concerns that State Question 843 improperly addresses the assessment and taxation of homestead properties. The Oklahoma Constitution outlines procedures and protections related to these types of properties, and the court found that the ballot initiative did not align with these mandates.

Details regarding the exact date the ballot initiative was filed or any legislative actions preceding its submission to voters were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the specific language within the Oklahoma Constitution that the initiative was found to violate was not detailed. The court’s ruling means that State Question 843 cannot proceed as a ballot initiative, and property taxes will remain in effect under current state law.

Story summarized from the original created by Barbara Hoberock on oklahomavoice.com, see more information here.

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