West Virginia

Property Tax Rates & Rules

0.57%

Effective Rate

$912

Median Annual Tax

$160k

Median Home Value

Available

Homestead Exempt

Full Tax Details

Avg Effective Rate0.57%

Median Home Value$160,000

Median Annual Tax$912

Assessment Ratio60%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Senior ExemptionYes

Highest Rate CountyKanawha

Lowest Rate CountyPocahontas

Payment ScheduleTwo installments: September 1 and March 1.

Assessment Method

All property is assessed at 60% of its true and actual value.

Homestead Exemption Details

Exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value for seniors 65+ or permanently disabled.

Senior Exemption Details

Seniors 65+ who have lived in WV for 2+ years are eligible for the $20,000 assessment reduction.

How to Appeal Your Assessment

File with the County Commission sitting as the Board of Review and Equalization in February.

Official Source

West Virginia Tax Authority

Last verified: 2026-03-31 · Always confirm current rates before making real estate decisions.