Preston County, WV Property Taxes (2026)

Preston County owners pay a median of $747 a year on a median home value of $157,700, an effective rate of 0.47%. That's the 35th-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%

35th highest of 55 in WV

Median annual bill

$747

~$62/month

Median home value

$157,700

West Virginia county median

0.48%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Preston County

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

$
Est. annual tax
$741
Savings at 10–15% off
$74–$111
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Preston County vs. West Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Preston 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 35th 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 Preston County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Preston 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 $747 bill, 10–15% off is $75–$112 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 Preston 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 Preston County, West Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Preston County is 0.47%: a median annual bill of $747 on a median home value of $157,700. That's the 35th-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 Preston County?
The median Preston County property tax bill is $747 a year, about $62 a month, compared with a West Virginia county median of $640.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Preston County?
The deadline to appeal in Preston County is February 1 – February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Preston County a high property tax area?
Preston 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 35th-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Preston County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Taylor County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $759

Monongalia County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $1,232

Tucker County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $511

Barbour County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $538

Marion County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $989

Grant County

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $555

Mineral County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $838

Harrison County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $872

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