To implement a Property Tax Poverty Exemption - School Excess Levy
This bill creates a property tax exemption for homeowners in West Virginia whose household income meets federal poverty guidelines. It directly affects low-income homeowners who occupy their property as their primary residence and pay school excess levies (the portion of property taxes funding schools beyond regular levies). To qualify, applicants must file an annual application between July 1 and December 1 with proof of income, residency, and property ownership, and meet residency requirements (two years in WV or specific return-from-out-of-state rules). The exemption applies only to school excess levy taxes - not regular property taxes - and must be renewed yearly.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Smith
RRepublican
Co
Keith Marple
RRepublican
Co
Scot Heckert
RRepublican
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