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The Property Redevelopment Bill
West Virginia offers tax credits for property redevelopment projects
WV Economic Development and Property Revitalization Tax Credit
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would let businesses claim tax credits for fixing up vacant buildings, reducing the money they pay to the state.
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Supporters say the credits will bring jobs and revitalize blighted areas, while opponents warn that the state will lose revenue that could fund services for everyday residents.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill creates tax credit for businesses investing at least $50,000 in property redevelopment.
- Credit equals 25% of investment costs, up to $2 million per project.
- Property owners can claim a credit of 50% of the increased property value for up to five years.
- Extra credits add 10% for rural or distressed areas and 5% for brownfield or historic sites.
- Credits are capped at $50 million per fiscal year and can be revoked for non‑compliance.
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