West Virginia Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 55 West Virginia counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is February 1 – February 20.
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
Lower than the national median of 0.84%
Median Home Value
$135,800
Median Annual Tax Bill
$640
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in West Virginia?
Property taxes in West Virginia are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across West Virginia counties is 0.48%, which is below the national median of 0.84%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 55 West Virginia Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County → | 0.43% | $126,000 | $538 |
| Berkeley County → | 0.55% | $248,000 | $1,353 |
| Boone County → | 0.65% | $90,300 | $587 |
| Braxton County → | 0.45% | $106,400 | $479 |
| Brooke County → | 0.54% | $127,700 | $690 |
| Cabell County → | 0.63% | $156,100 | $989 |
| Calhoun County → | 0.40% | $111,200 | $441 |
| Clay County → | 0.34% | $107,100 | $369 |
| Doddridge County → | 0.47% | $160,000 | $752 |
| Fayette County → | 0.66% | $104,200 | $690 |
| Gilmer County → | 0.51% | $83,300 | $422 |
| Grant County → | 0.33% | $167,500 | $555 |
| Greenbrier County → | 0.47% | $136,300 | $640 |
| Hampshire County → | 0.36% | $204,600 | $745 |
| Hancock County → | 0.63% | $119,600 | $752 |
| Hardy County → | 0.37% | $159,700 | $586 |
| Harrison County → | 0.55% | $158,500 | $872 |
| Jackson County → | 0.56% | $154,600 | $871 |
| Jefferson County → | 0.55% | $324,500 | $1,796 |
| Kanawha County → | 0.68% | $135,000 | $922 |
| Lewis County → | 0.47% | $135,800 | $639 |
| Lincoln County → | 0.48% | $103,400 | $494 |
| Logan County → | 0.58% | $101,500 | $591 |
| Marion County → | 0.60% | $164,300 | $989 |
| Marshall County → | 0.46% | $139,800 | $637 |
| Mason County → | 0.54% | $127,400 | $682 |
| McDowell County → | 0.57% | $49,200 | $278 |
| Mercer County → | 0.50% | $118,600 | $589 |
| Mineral County → | 0.46% | $180,400 | $838 |
| Mingo County → | 0.44% | $85,600 | $374 |
| Monongalia County → | 0.48% | $254,200 | $1,232 |
| Monroe County → | 0.48% | $146,100 | $698 |
| Morgan County → | 0.51% | $223,100 | $1,145 |
| Nicholas County → | 0.48% | $114,200 | $550 |
| Ohio County → | 0.59% | $165,300 | $970 |
| Pendleton County → | 0.34% | $178,600 | $603 |
| Pleasants County → | 0.58% | $129,300 | $752 |
| Pocahontas County → | 0.31% | $139,400 | $439 |
| Preston County → | 0.47% | $157,700 | $747 |
| Putnam County → | 0.58% | $214,200 | $1,235 |
| Raleigh County → | 0.51% | $142,600 | $733 |
| Randolph County → | 0.39% | $137,800 | $539 |
| Ritchie County → | 0.65% | $107,800 | $700 |
| Roane County → | 0.44% | $121,100 | $538 |
| Summers County → | 0.30% | $126,100 | $384 |
| Taylor County → | 0.53% | $144,000 | $759 |
| Tucker County → | 0.35% | $144,700 | $511 |
| Tyler County → | 0.56% | $112,100 | $631 |
| Upshur County → | 0.44% | $160,700 | $700 |
| Wayne County → | 0.47% | $124,900 | $589 |
| Webster County → | 0.39% | $78,000 | $303 |
| Wetzel County → | 0.65% | $102,800 | $664 |
| Wirt County → | 0.53% | $112,800 | $602 |
| Wood County → | 0.61% | $153,700 | $943 |
| Wyoming County → | 0.44% | $78,400 | $344 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
0.68%
Kanawha County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.30%
Summers County
Highest Tax Bill
$1,796
Jefferson County
Lowest Tax Bill
$278
McDowell County
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Filing a property tax appeal in West Virginia is your legal right. Here is the basic process:
- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (February 1 – February 20).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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