Raleigh County, WV Property Taxes (2026)

Raleigh County owners pay a median of $733 a year on a median home value of $142,600, an effective rate of 0.51%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data, above 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

0.51%

26th highest of 55 in WV

Median annual bill

$733

~$61/month

Median home value

$142,600

West Virginia county median

0.48%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Raleigh County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Raleigh County's 0.51% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$727
Savings at 10–15% off
$73–$109
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Raleigh County vs. West Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Raleigh County0.51%
West Virginia county median0.48%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Raleigh County's effective property tax rate is 0.51%, vs. 0.48% for the median West Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 26th 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 Raleigh County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Raleigh 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 $733 bill, 10–15% off is $73–$110 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh County, West Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Raleigh County is 0.51%: a median annual bill of $733 on a median home value of $142,600. That's the 26th-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 Raleigh County?
The median Raleigh County property tax bill is $733 a year, about $61 a month, compared with a West Virginia county median of $640.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Raleigh County?
The deadline to appeal in Raleigh County is February 1 – February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Raleigh County a high property tax area?
Raleigh County's 0.51% effective rate is above the West Virginia county median of 0.48% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Raleigh County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Wyoming County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $344

Fayette County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $690

Summers County

Rate: 0.30%

Median bill: $384

Mercer County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $589

Boone County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $587

McDowell County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $278

Logan County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $591

Kanawha County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $922

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