West Virginia § 8-18-19 - Limitation on additional assessments.
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§ 8-18-19. Limitation on additional assessments.
When the cost of grading or regrading, paving or repaving, surfacing or resurfacing, curbing or recurbing or other work permanently improving streets, alleys, public ways or easements, or of building or renewing sidewalks, or constructing sewers, has been assessed against abutting property under the provisions of this article, no part of the cost of a similar permanent improvement of the same portion of the same street, alley, public way or easement, or sewer right-of-way or easement, shall be assessed against such abutting property within ten years after completion of the last preceding similar such improvement for which assessments have been so made and levied.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 8-18-19
What does West Virginia Code § 8-18-19 cover?
Section 8-18-19 ("Limitation on additional assessments.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite West Virginia § 8-18-19?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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How does West Virginia § 8-18-19 apply to my situation?
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