West Virginia Property Tax Calculator
West Virginia property tax is levied against assessed values by counties, municipalities, and school systems, with each body adopting its own rate. A homestead-type exemption assists qualifying owner-occupants, and county review processes handle disputed values. Statewide averages hide big local differences, so this page estimates from county medians — pick a West Virginia county above for a look at typical yearly costs.
Annual Property Tax
$821Monthly (Escrow)
$68Effective Rate
0.51%Highest property tax counties in West Virginia
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 0.63% | $147,300 |
| Cabell County | 0.63% | $164,400 |
| Pleasants County | 0.62% | $151,000 |
| Ohio County | 0.61% | $166,000 |
| Marion County | 0.61% | $166,700 |
| Clay County | 0.59% | $109,100 |
| Putnam County | 0.58% | $223,300 |
| Wetzel County | 0.57% | $107,900 |
| Hancock County | 0.56% | $130,800 |
| Harrison County | 0.56% | $166,200 |
How property tax works in West Virginia
- Counties, municipalities, and school systems each adopt rates against assessed values.
- A homestead-type exemption assists qualifying owner-occupants.
- County review processes address disputed values.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. West Virginia ranks #43 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in West Virginia?
Your property carries an assessed value, reduced by the homestead-type exemption for qualifying owner-occupants, and the rates adopted by the county, municipality, and school system apply to the balance — combining into one bill.
How much property tax will I pay in West Virginia?
Usually modest by national standards, though it varies by county. Enter a home value with your West Virginia county chosen above and the calculator supplies annual and monthly estimates from median data.
Can I lower my West Virginia property tax bill?
The homestead-type exemption serves qualifying seniors and disabled owner-occupants, directly cutting the taxable amount. County review is the channel when the assessment itself appears too high.
Are property taxes deductible?
They form part of the SALT deduction on itemized federal returns, with a ceiling fixed in federal law; the IRS publishes it.
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