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HB 1358

Real property tax; special assessment for land use, establishes notice requirements, civil penalty.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Runion

Virginia HB 1358 adds notice requirements and civil penalties for land-use-related property tax special assessments to increase taxpayer awareness and government accountability.

Committee substitute printed 26106641D-H1
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Bill Summary · HB 1358

Legislative bill overview

HB 1358 establishes new notice requirements and civil penalties for special assessments on real property related to land use in Virginia. The bill modifies how local governments must notify property owners about these assessments and creates enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance. The Finance Committee approved a substitute version with unanimous support (22-0).

Why is this important

Property owners face financial obligations through special assessments, and clear notification is essential for understanding these costs and their legal rights. The civil penalty provisions could affect local government budgeting practices and property owner compliance disputes. This impacts both municipal revenue collection and individual property taxpayers across Virginia.

Potential points of contention

  • Notification burden on localities: New notice requirements may increase administrative costs for local governments already managing multiple assessment programs
  • Penalty structure ambiguity: The specific civil penalty amounts, who enforces them, and whether they apply to governments or property owners remains unclear from available information
  • Retroactive application questions: Whether these requirements apply to existing assessments or only new ones could significantly affect implementation scope and fairness concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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