Monongalia County, WV Property Taxes (2026)

Monongalia County owners pay a median of $1,232 a year on a median home value of $254,200, an effective rate of 0.48%. That's the 29th-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

0.48%

29th highest of 55 in WV

Median annual bill

$1,232

~$103/month

Median home value

$254,200

West Virginia county median

0.48%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Monongalia County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Monongalia County's 0.48% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,220
Savings at 10–15% off
$122–$183
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Monongalia County vs. West Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Monongalia County0.48%
West Virginia county median0.48%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Monongalia County's effective property tax rate is 0.48%, vs. 0.48% for the median West Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 29th 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 Monongalia County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Monongalia 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 $1,232 bill, 10–15% off is $123–$185 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 Monongalia 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 Monongalia County, West Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Monongalia County is 0.48%: a median annual bill of $1,232 on a median home value of $254,200. That's the 29th-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 Monongalia County?
The median Monongalia County property tax bill is $1,232 a year, about $103 a month, compared with a West Virginia county median of $640.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Monongalia County?
The deadline to appeal in Monongalia County is February 1 – February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Monongalia County a high property tax area?
Monongalia County's 0.48% 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 29th-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Monongalia County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Marion County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $989

Taylor County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $759

Preston County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $747

Harrison County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $872

Wetzel County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $664

Barbour County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $538

Marshall County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $637

Doddridge County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $752

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