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HB 5602·WV·house

Provide a statutory mechanism allowing property owners of undeveloped or unimproved land located within municipal boundaries to petition for annexation of their property into the county.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Funkhouser
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To House Government Organization

Feb 16, 2026

Summary

The bill sets up a statutory procedure that lets owners of undeveloped or unimproved land located within a municipality petition to have the land annexed to the surrounding county. Approval requires the owner's written consent, a county commission resolution, and the land must be eligible for possible purchase by a county development authority. Once approved, the county assumes responsibility for services and the land is removed from the city limits.

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