State Tax Assessment Hub

West Virginia Property Appraisers & Tax Directory

Directory of all 55 counties in West Virginia. Access local property valuation administrators, parcel search GIS maps, and tax appeal boards.

Avg Tax Rate 0.57%
Assessment Ratio 60%
Median Home $145k

County Property Tax Calculator

Estimated using County's effective tax rate of 0.57% (Assessment ratio: 60%)

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* Estimates do not account for local municipal surcharges, special district levies (MUD / ISD), or individual homestead exemption deductions.
Estimated Annual Tax
$496
per year
Monthly Escrow $41/mo
Assessed Value $87.000
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West Virginia County Assessors Directory

Select your county to view the local property appraiser office and parcel search portal.

55 Counties

Barbour County

Seat: Philippi

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Berkeley County

Seat: Martinsburg

Tax Rate: 0.58%

Boone County

Seat: Madison

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Braxton County

Seat: Sutton

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Brooke County

Seat: Wellsburg

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Cabell County

Seat: Huntington

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Calhoun County

Seat: Grantsville

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Clay County

Seat: Clay

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Doddridge County

Seat: West Union

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Fayette County

Seat: Fayetteville

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Gilmer County

Seat: Glenville

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Grant County

Seat: Petersburg

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Greenbrier County

Seat: Lewisburg

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Hampshire County

Seat: Romney

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Hancock County

Seat: New Cumberland

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Hardy County

Seat: Moorefield

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Harrison County

Seat: Clarksburg

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Jackson County

Seat: Ripley

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Jefferson County

Seat: Charles Town

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Kanawha County

Seat: Charleston

Tax Rate: 0.58%

Lewis County

Seat: Weston

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Lincoln County

Seat: Hamlin

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Logan County

Seat: Logan

Tax Rate: 0.57%

McDowell County

Seat: Welch

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Marion County

Seat: Fairmont

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Marshall County

Seat: Moundsville

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Mason County

Seat: Point Pleasant

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Mercer County

Seat: Princeton

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Mineral County

Seat: Keyser

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Mingo County

Seat: Williamson

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Monongalia County

Seat: Morgantown

Tax Rate: 0.58%

Monroe County

Seat: Union

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Morgan County

Seat: Berkeley Springs

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Nicholas County

Seat: Summersville

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Ohio County

Seat: Wheeling

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Pendleton County

Seat: Franklin

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Pleasants County

Seat: Saint Marys

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Pocahontas County

Seat: Marlinton

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Preston County

Seat: Kingwood

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Putnam County

Seat: Winfield

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Raleigh County

Seat: Beckley

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Randolph County

Seat: Elkins

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Ritchie County

Seat: Harrisville

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Roane County

Seat: Spencer

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Summers County

Seat: Hinton

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Taylor County

Seat: Grafton

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Tucker County

Seat: Parsons

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Tyler County

Seat: Middlebourne

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Upshur County

Seat: Buckhannon

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Wayne County

Seat: Wayne

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Webster County

Seat: Webster Springs

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Wetzel County

Seat: New Martinsville

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Wirt County

Seat: Elizabeth

Tax Rate: 0.52%

Wood County

Seat: Parkersburg

Tax Rate: 0.57%

Wyoming County

Seat: Pineville

Tax Rate: 0.57%

West Virginia Property Tax Laws & Rules

Homestead Exemption Rules:

Homestead Exemption exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value for homeowners 65+ and totally disabled residents.

Senior Citizens & Disabled Veterans:

$20,000 exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled veterans. Additional refundable property tax credit for low-income seniors.

Appraisal Appeal & Protest Deadline:

Must request informal review by January; formal appeal to County Commission in February.

Appeals are filed before the: County Commission sitting as Board of Equalization and Review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax rate in West Virginia?

The average effective property tax rate in West Virginia is approximately 0.57%. Actual tax bills depend on your county, municipality, and local school district levies.

How are properties assessed in West Virginia?

Under West Virginia law, properties are assessed at a statutory assessment ratio of 60% of fair market value by the local County Assessor's Office.

When is the deadline to appeal property taxes in West Virginia?

In West Virginia, property valuation appeals must generally be filed by: Must request informal review by January; formal appeal to County Commission in February. Appeals are heard by the local County Commission sitting as Board of Equalization and Review.

What homestead exemptions are available in West Virginia?

Homestead Exemption exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value for homeowners 65+ and totally disabled residents.

State Tax Authority

Agency: West Virginia State Tax Department - Property Tax Division

Visit Official State Tax Agency
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