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WV HJR28
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mallow
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to expand the homestead property tax exemption for eligible homeowners whose annual income does not exceed $20,000
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Increases the exemption by $20,000 every five years for qualifying individuals, starting from the base $20,000 exemption
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Caps the maximum exemption at $100,000 of assessed value, reached when the homeowner turns 85 years old
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Applies to real property or mobile homes used exclusively as residences and occupied by the owner who is a West Virginia citizen
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Would be submitted to voters as "Amendment No. 1" at the 2025 general election if approved by two-thirds of the Legislature
Legislative Description
Increase Homestead exemption
Last Action
To House Finance
2/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Finance2/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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