West Virginia House Bill 4738: County authority to impose a vacancy tax

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill relates to the ability of the county authority to impose a vacancy tax on vacant or mostly vacant structures. The bill provides for a legislative purpose. The bill grants authority. The bill provides for definitions. The bill provides for the imposition of a vacancy tax. The bill provides for notice and appeal. The bill provides for collection and lien. The bill creates exemptions. Finally, the bill provides rulemaking authority.

Latest action

To House Finance (2026-01-22)

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