SB 244
Making ad valorem taxes on property payable only to county in which property is located
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 244 clarifies how property taxes are paid in West Virginia when a property relies on a well located in a different county. Currently, it’s unclear which county collects taxes in such situations. This bill establishes that ad valorem taxes should be paid to the county where the property itself is situated, regardless of where the well is located. This aims to streamline the tax collection process and provide greater clarity for property owners and local governments.
Key provisions
- Establishes that ad valorem property taxes are payable to the county where the property is located.
- Applies to situations where a property draws water from a well located in a different county.
- Addresses a potential ambiguity in West Virginia’s property tax laws.
- Creates a new section (§11-13MM-8a) in the Code of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Property owners
- County tax assessors
- County governments
- Well owners
Notable changes
- Provides a specific rule for tax payments when a well’s location differs from the property’s location.
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