HB 4977·WV·house
Relating to authorizing municipalities to adopt an ordinance to recover demolition costs as special tax assessments
FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Flanigan
Latest Action
S To Judiciary
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
HB 4977 would give towns and cities the authority to adopt ordinances that let them assess demolition expenses as a special tax on the land where the unsafe structure stands. The bill outlines notice, court, and appeal procedures and treats the assessment like a property tax lien. It failed to pass and was sent to the Judiciary Committee.
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