Doddridge County, WV Property Taxes (2026)

Doddridge County owners pay a median of $752 a year on a median home value of $160,000, an effective rate of 0.47%. That's the 32nd-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data, below the West Virginia county median of 0.48%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.47%

32nd highest of 55 in WV

Median annual bill

$752

~$63/month

Median home value

$160,000

West Virginia county median

0.48%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Doddridge County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Doddridge County's 0.47% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$752
Savings at 10–15% off
$75–$113
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Doddridge County vs. West Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Doddridge County0.47%
West Virginia county median0.48%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Doddridge County's effective property tax rate is 0.47%, vs. 0.48% for the median West Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 32nd of 55 in West Virginia. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Doddridge County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Doddridge County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Doddridge County deadline is February 1 – February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $752 bill, 10–15% off is $75–$113 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in West Virginia

West Virginia homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Doddridge County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Doddridge County, West Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Doddridge County is 0.47%: a median annual bill of $752 on a median home value of $160,000. That's the 32nd-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Doddridge County?
The median Doddridge County property tax bill is $752 a year, about $63 a month, compared with a West Virginia county median of $640.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Doddridge County?
The deadline to appeal in Doddridge County is February 1 – February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Doddridge County a high property tax area?
Doddridge County's 0.47% effective rate is below the West Virginia county median of 0.48% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 32nd-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Doddridge County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Tyler County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $631

Harrison County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $872

Ritchie County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $700

Lewis County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $639

Wetzel County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $664

Pleasants County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $752

Gilmer County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $422

Marion County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $989

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