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WV SB201

WV SB201
Increasing Homestead Property Tax Exemption for homeowners


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to increase the Homestead Exemption for homeowners from $20,000 to $40,000.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the Homestead Exemption for homeowners from $20,000 to $40,000. The Homestead Exemption is a deduction from the total assessed value of a homeowner's property for the purpose of calculating property taxes. The exemption applies to homeowners who are 65 years of age or older, or are certified as permanently and totally disabled, and have been residents of West Virginia for the two consecutive years preceding the tax year. The bill also specifies how the exemption is applied to the property tax books and the process for issuing a statement to the homeowner when the exemption amount exceeds the total assessed value of the homestead.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

To Finance (on 01/13/2023)

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