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WV HB4177

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Freezes property tax assessments at current levels for eligible West Virginia homeowners, preventing future increases in assessed value and tax rates
  • Eligibility extends to residents aged 65 and older, those certified as permanently and totally disabled, or widowed individuals earning less than $20,000 gross income annually
  • Eligible residents must have lived in West Virginia for more than two consecutive years and use the property exclusively as their primary residence
  • The frozen assessment applies from the date the resident attains eligible status and remains in effect as long as eligibility requirements are met
  • Builds upon the existing $20,000 homestead exemption program already available to seniors and disabled residents

Legislative Description

Limit property tax increases on certain individuals

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

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