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WV HB4454

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Doubles the homestead property tax exemption from $20,000 to $40,000 of assessed value for qualifying homeowners in West Virginia
  • Applies to homeowners who are 65 years of age or older or permanently and totally disabled
  • Requires the owner to have been a West Virginia resident for two consecutive calendar years preceding the tax year
  • Owners receiving a similar homestead exemption in another state are ineligible for this exemption
  • Amends §11-6B-3 of the West Virginia Code; introduced January 16, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

To double the homestead tax exemption

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/16/2026

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