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Homestead Excess Property Tax Credit
West Virginia Department of Revenue · State program
Refundable property-tax credit when taxes exceed 4% of income
West Virginia offers a refundable property-tax credit for owner-occupied homes when property taxes exceed 4% of household income. This is a state tax benefit, not a hardening grant.
Program details
How it works
The Homestead Excess Property Tax Credit gives a refundable credit against West Virginia income tax for owner-occupied residential real property taxes paid in excess of 4% of gross household income.
What the money covers
The credit is based on property taxes paid on the owner-occupied home. It does not pay for mitigation work or repairs directly.
Amounts and matching
- The credit equals the amount of real property taxes paid in excess of 4% of income.
- For low-income homeowners, the form instructions note the credit applies after the Homestead exemption credit is considered.
How to apply
The official tax pages say eligible taxpayers may file through MyTaxes or send in the applicable form during filing season.
Timing and deadlines
The tax page does not provide a specific annual deadline in the snippet shown, but it references filing season and the applicable tax year.
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