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WV HB5014

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hillenbrand

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Farm structures on agricultural land used for production, marketing, storage, processing, manufacturing, or distribution of agricultural products would become exempt from real property taxation
  • Property tax exemption phases in over three years: 33% reduction in 2026, 67% reduction in 2027, and full elimination in 2028
  • Exemption does not apply to commercial solar installations, commercial wood processing facilities, or facilities rented for meetings or events
  • Adds gender-neutral language ("he or she") to existing farming definition provisions
  • Introduced January 30, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Modification to real property tax requirements for farm structures

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/30/2026

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