Upshur County, WV Property Taxes (2026)

Upshur County owners pay a median of $700 a year on a median home value of $160,700, an effective rate of 0.44%. That's the 42nd-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

0.44%

42nd highest of 55 in WV

Median annual bill

$700

~$58/month

Median home value

$160,700

West Virginia county median

0.48%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Upshur County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Upshur County's 0.44% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$707
Savings at 10–15% off
$71–$106
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Upshur County vs. West Virginia vs. U.S. property tax rates

Upshur County0.44%
West Virginia county median0.48%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Upshur County's effective property tax rate is 0.44%, vs. 0.48% for the median West Virginia county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 42nd 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 Upshur County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Upshur 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 $700 bill, 10–15% off is $70–$105 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 Upshur 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 Upshur County, West Virginia?
The median effective property tax rate in Upshur County is 0.44%: a median annual bill of $700 on a median home value of $160,700. That's the 42nd-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 Upshur County?
The median Upshur County property tax bill is $700 a year, about $58 a month, compared with a West Virginia county median of $640.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Upshur County?
The deadline to appeal in Upshur County is February 1 – February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Upshur County a high property tax area?
Upshur County's 0.44% 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 42nd-highest rate of 55 West Virginia counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Upshur County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lewis County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $639

Barbour County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $538

Randolph County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $539

Harrison County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $872

Braxton County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $479

Webster County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $303

Taylor County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $759

Gilmer County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $422

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