To increase the homestead exemption to $50,000.
HJR 22 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase West Virginia's homestead exemption from $20,000 to $50,000. This would exempt the first $50,000 of assessed value on residential property (or mobile homes) owned by qualifying residents - those aged 65+ or permanently disabled - as their primary residence. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2025 general election to take effect. If passed, it would directly reduce property tax burdens for eligible homeowners.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To Finance then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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