Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2449: Real property tax; special assessment for land preservation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2449 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Real property tax; special assessment for land preservation. Primary sponsor: Mike Webert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Real property tax; special assessment for land preservation. Allows a locality to provide for the use value assessment and taxation of qualifying leased real estate. Qualifying leased real estate is defined in the bill as real estate devoted to open-space use that is subject to an active lease with a lessor who is using the property for agricultural purposes. The taxpayer seeking to qualify for the different assessment of any such qualifying leased real estate must apply to the commissioner of the revenue and provide any documentation necessary to determine eligibility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Webert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Finance
- Assigned Finance sub: Subcommittee #1
- Impact statement from TAX (HB2449)
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104186D