Clarifying definition of “farm” or “farmland” for real property tax assessment purposes

Summary

The bill clarifies what qualifies as a “farm” or “farmland” for West Virginia property tax assessment. It permits owners or tenants to run other businesses on the land as long as farming remains the main activity, and it excludes commercial timber operations except for Christmas trees, orchards, and nurseries. The goal is to keep eligible acreage from losing its farm tax status when ancillary businesses exist.

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