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WV HB4766

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the Homestead Property Tax Exemption from the first $20,000 of assessed value to 50% of the assessed value for eligible homeowners
  • Maintains the current $20,000 exemption for properties with assessed values below $40,000
  • Applies to homeowners who are 65 years of age or older, or certified as permanently and totally disabled
  • Requires eligible owners to have been West Virginia residents for two consecutive calendar years preceding the tax year
  • Limits exemption to one homestead per owner used exclusively for residential purposes

Legislative Description

Change the Homestead Exemption

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/23/2026

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