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WV HB5532
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Funkhouser
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AI Summary
- Requires counties and municipalities to tax residential rental properties at the same rate as owner-occupied housing
- Prohibits local governments from assessing additional property taxes on rental properties based on zoning classifications
- Preserves existing sales and service taxes for businesses under current state tax code
- Directs the commission to establish rules for property assessment changes and classification forms by October 31, 2026
- Stated legislative purpose is to keep rent affordable by preventing "double-taxation" of rental properties
Legislative Description
Prohibiting counties from double-taxing rental properties
Taxation
Last Action
To House Finance
2/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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