2026 Regular Session
HB 4031
Require all tax assessments be done on a periodic schedule
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that property tax assessments in West Virginia are done on a regular, scheduled basis rather than sporadically. It prohibits increasing property values without a clear and justifiable reason, such as a property evaluation. The bill requires periodic reviews and inspections of real property to determine its assessed value, and these assessments must be made public.
Key provisions
- Requires property tax assessments to be conducted on a periodic schedule.
- Prohibits increasing property values solely to increase tax revenue.
- Mandates periodic reviews and inspections of real property.
- Requires announced and public availability of assessment reasons.
- Establishes a three-year inspection cycle for property evaluations.
Who is affected
- Property owners in West Virginia
- Local governments responsible for property tax collection
- West Virginia Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- Addresses concerns about arbitrary and unjustified property tax increases.
- Introduces a structured process for property valuation.
- Requires transparency in the assessment process.
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