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WV HB4487

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes property owners to pay real and personal property taxes on a monthly basis as an alternative to the current semi-annual payment schedule
  • Current law requires payments in two installments: first due September 1 (delinquent October 1), second due March 1 (delinquent April 1)
  • Monthly payment option includes a 2.5% convenience fee assessed on each monthly payment
  • Existing 2.5% discount for early payment and 9% annual interest rate for delinquent taxes remain unchanged under the traditional payment schedule
  • Introduced January 19, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Allow for monthly payments on property taxes

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

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