Summers County, WV Property Taxes (2026)

Summers County owners pay a median of $384 a year on a median home value of $126,100, an effective rate of 0.30%. That's the 55th-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

0.30%

55th highest of 55 in WV

Median annual bill

$384

~$32/month

Median home value

$126,100

West Virginia county median

0.48%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Summers County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Summers County's 0.30% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$378
Savings at 10–15% off
$38–$57
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Summers County vs. West Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Summers County0.30%
West Virginia county median0.48%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Summers County's effective property tax rate is 0.30%, vs. 0.48% for the median West Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 55th 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 Summers County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Summers 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 $384 bill, 10–15% off is $38–$58 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 Summers 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 Summers County, West Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Summers County is 0.30%: a median annual bill of $384 on a median home value of $126,100. That's the 55th-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 Summers County?
The median Summers County property tax bill is $384 a year, about $32 a month, compared with a West Virginia county median of $640.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Summers County?
The deadline to appeal in Summers County is February 1 – February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Summers County a high property tax area?
Summers County's 0.30% 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 55th-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Summers County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Monroe County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $698

Mercer County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $589

Raleigh County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $733

Fayette County

Rate: 0.66%

Median bill: $690

Greenbrier County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $640

Wyoming County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $344

Nicholas County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $550

McDowell County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $278

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