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WV HJR15

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the homestead exemption for West Virginia residents aged 65 or older (or permanently disabled) whose annual income does not exceed $20,000

  • The exemption would increase by $20,000 every five years, starting from the current $20,000 exemption and reaching a maximum of $100,000 in assessed value exempt from property tax at age 85

  • Applies to real property or mobile homes used exclusively as the owner's residence

  • Requires approval by two-thirds of both legislative houses, then submission to voters for ratification at the 2028 general election

  • Amendment designated as "Authorization to increase homestead exemption amendment" and would take precedence over any conflicting constitutional provisions

Legislative Description

Increase Homestead exemption

Last Action

To House Finance

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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