Property Taxes in West Virginia

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Median West Virginia property tax rate: 0.72%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%. Median West Virginia home value: $80,900. Median annual West Virginia tax bill: $607, $1,793 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400. How are property taxes in West Virginia calculated? Property taxes in West Virginia are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption. Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you are in West Virginia, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

West Virginia Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

0.72%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$582

$541

Ownwell’s West Virginia Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in West Virginia with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies West Virginia's median effective tax rate to accurately estimate your property tax bill. Note that your property's assessed value — determined by your county — reflects any exemptions you may have, ensuring a more precise calculation for your property tax obligations. This insightful tool helps you understand potential tax liabilities and highlights how Ownwell can assist in reducing homeownership costs in West Virginia. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore county and city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across West Virginia

Local government entities in West Virginia set tax rates, which can vary widely within the state. Annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate. While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process. Below, you can compare a West Virginia county’s effective property tax rate to other counties in West Virginia or the U.S. median property tax rate. For instance, Ohio County has the highest effective property tax rate in West Virginia, at 0.89%, while Randolph County has the lowest, at 0.40%.

Property Tax Rates Across West Virginia

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0.39%

0.64%

0.89%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective West Virginia Tax Rate

0.72%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across West Virginia

County	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Barbour	0.25%	0.38%	0.39%	0.54%	0.79%
Berkeley	0.64%	0.76%	0.76%	0.76%	1.52%
Boone	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braxton	0.27%	0.40%	0.46%	0.61%	0.93%
Brooke	0.40%	0.61%	0.80%	0.95%	1.59%
Cabell	0.51%	0.78%	0.82%	1.65%	2.03%
Calhoun	0.21%	0.37%	0.50%	0.50%	0.99%
Clay	0.17%	0.39%	0.42%	0.42%	0.84%
Doddridge	0.38%	0.56%	0.70%	0.70%	1.01%
Fayette	0.37%	0.67%	0.77%	0.92%	1.54%
Gilmer	0.31%	0.56%	0.56%	1.11%	1.12%
Grant	0.29%	0.48%	0.48%	0.48%	0.69%
Greenbrier	0.32%	0.57%	0.57%	0.80%	1.15%
Hampshire	0.38%	0.52%	0.52%	0.52%	1.05%
Hancock	0.48%	0.64%	0.79%	0.91%	1.83%
Hardy	0.31%	0.46%	0.46%	0.46%	0.69%
Harrison	0.46%	0.70%	0.74%	0.92%	1.83%
Jackson	0.42%	0.59%	0.75%	0.77%	1.50%
Jefferson	0.62%	0.70%	0.70%	0.84%	1.40%
Kanawha	0.50%	0.76%	0.76%	0.98%	1.81%
Lewis	0.34%	0.49%	0.53%	0.68%	1.06%
Lincoln	0.26%	0.46%	0.75%	0.75%	1.49%
Logan	0.25%	0.51%	0.75%	0.75%	1.51%
McDowell	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marion	0.52%	0.68%	0.74%	0.89%	1.56%
Marshall	0.37%	0.52%	0.60%	0.75%	1.51%
Mason	0.37%	0.55%	0.71%	0.86%	1.42%
Mercer	0.36%	0.56%	0.68%	0.83%	1.36%
Mineral	0.44%	0.60%	0.72%	0.87%	1.43%
Mingo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monongalia	0.52%	0.64%	0.64%	0.79%	1.28%
Monroe	0.36%	0.52%	0.63%	0.63%	0.78%
Morgan	0.46%	0.57%	0.60%	0.60%	1.20%
Nicholas	0.28%	0.45%	0.59%	0.59%	1.18%
Ohio	0.54%	0.69%	0.89%	0.89%	1.78%
Pendleton	0.30%	0.41%	0.41%	0.41%	0.56%
Pleasants	0.44%	0.62%	0.71%	0.86%	0.92%
Pocahontas	0.30%	0.39%	0.39%	0.78%	0.78%
Preston	0.43%	0.64%	0.64%	0.66%	1.27%
Putnam	0.55%	0.68%	0.73%	0.88%	1.46%
Raleigh	0.35%	0.63%	0.72%	0.87%	1.44%
Randolph	0.28%	0.40%	0.40%	0.55%	0.81%
Ritchie	0.43%	0.65%	0.65%	0.86%	1.10%
Roane	0.32%	0.45%	0.53%	0.53%	1.07%
Summers	0.24%	0.41%	0.41%	0.81%	0.82%
Taylor	0.40%	0.53%	0.59%	0.77%	1.19%
Tucker	0.30%	0.40%	0.40%	0.79%	0.79%
Tyler	0.38%	0.62%	0.65%	0.81%	1.30%
Upshur	0.35%	0.49%	0.53%	0.57%	1.05%
Wayne	0.37%	0.59%	0.74%	0.76%	1.47%
Webster	0.16%	0.41%	0.41%	0.81%	0.81%
Wetzel	0.40%	0.58%	0.69%	0.84%	1.37%
Wirt	0.36%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.87%
Wood	0.50%	0.66%	0.66%	0.89%	1.32%
Wyoming	0.21%	0.68%	0.68%	1.37%	1.37%

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Property Tax Assessment Values Across West Virginia

Understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial when examining property taxes in West Virginia. The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market. Location, property condition, and economic market trends often influence it. Each West Virginia county assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes. The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.

In West Virginia, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the end of April. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in West Virginia.

For example, Jefferson County has the highest median home price at $267,800.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across West Virginia

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$25,000

$146,400

$267,800

Median West Virginia Market Value

$80,900

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across West Virginia

County	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Barbour	$9,100	$31,000	$69,800	$116,400	$168,800
Berkeley	$29,700	$123,600	$188,500	$258,100	$342,100
Boone	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braxton	$12,000	$35,900	$63,900	$103,700	$157,480
Brooke	$19,100	$38,800	$65,500	$93,600	$133,900
Cabell	$25,300	$44,700	$80,550	$135,825	$205,000
Calhoun	$15,000	$28,775	$50,300	$76,225	$109,600
Clay	$2,800	$18,550	$39,200	$67,950	$97,420
Doddridge	$8,200	$28,925	$63,900	$104,575	$151,190
Fayette	$9,000	$26,500	$52,200	$87,100	$133,900
Gilmer	$1,800	$26,200	$54,050	$89,175	$129,500
Grant	$20,530	$42,700	$73,700	$112,400	$159,400
Greenbrier	$15,400	$39,400	$70,500	$129,600	$219,450
Hampshire	$25,800	$58,200	$102,800	$159,625	$222,640
Hancock	$15,100	$39,900	$75,000	$102,700	$146,420
Hardy	$32,000	$56,500	$93,500	$143,500	$229,620
Harrison	$10,600	$37,750	$76,800	$138,100	$232,380
Jackson	$28,700	$54,400	$84,500	$128,800	$189,520
Jefferson	$107,300	$182,900	$267,800	$385,200	$484,100
Kanawha	$23,500	$53,800	$88,100	$139,400	$207,200
Lewis	$8,900	$35,100	$72,200	$119,200	$177,100
Lincoln	$15,950	$31,200	$50,800	$76,375	$112,000
Logan	$7,200	$21,900	$40,900	$68,000	$108,700
McDowell	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marion	$27,860	$62,300	$104,800	$165,200	$241,800
Marshall	$17,200	$44,500	$76,200	$115,900	$167,500
Mason	$6,500	$32,500	$68,400	$106,100	$152,390
Mercer	$1,300	$24,800	$60,200	$103,200	$165,000
Mineral	$16,700	$46,600	$84,700	$129,800	$194,240
Mingo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monongalia	$22,400	$87,400	$146,600	$222,700	$337,060
Monroe	$20,600	$42,600	$74,100	$115,900	$169,900
Morgan	$33,900	$77,800	$139,800	$208,900	$282,650
Nicholas	$6,900	$24,500	$56,300	$94,800	$139,900
Ohio	$23,400	$50,600	$94,700	$154,300	$248,200
Pendleton	$18,050	$53,375	$98,400	$153,500	$228,150
Pleasants	$7,700	$36,450	$82,700	$128,000	$185,760
Pocahontas	$17,500	$38,200	$74,800	$135,000	$242,800
Preston	$6,600	$18,200	$68,500	$125,500	$187,300
Putnam	$13,700	$70,800	$136,400	$216,900	$302,900
Raleigh	$6,400	$25,000	$52,200	$99,400	$168,000
Randolph	$9,100	$39,200	$82,600	$131,100	$195,480
Ritchie	$7,800	$28,500	$64,450	$105,400	$163,680
Roane	$15,000	$40,600	$76,300	$114,825	$166,950
Summers	$17,000	$34,500	$66,000	$113,000	$171,980
Taylor	$5,000	$33,575	$85,250	$162,100	$258,520
Tucker	$16,100	$49,100	$90,400	$181,450	$312,640
Tyler	$4,800	$24,900	$59,000	$98,100	$137,300
Upshur	$8,800	$38,625	$85,400	$128,500	$184,330
Wayne	$7,000	$28,500	$57,100	$90,600	$138,660
Webster	$5,600	$18,100	$32,900	$52,400	$73,900
Wetzel	$8,500	$33,500	$72,300	$109,800	$154,200
Wirt	$12,500	$27,200	$51,900	$85,725	$129,360
Wood	$21,800	$59,800	$103,100	$159,400	$235,260
Wyoming	$1,570	$11,800	$25,000	$40,000	$61,100

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Property Tax Bills Across West Virginia

In West Virginia, property tax bills are calculated based on the assessed value of a home, which is a percentage of its market value. The median home price in the state is $80,900, and the property tax rate is applied to this assessed value to determine the tax bill. Factors such as location and property characteristics can influence the assessed value, impacting the final tax bill. Homeowners in Jefferson County face the highest median tax bill at $2,072, while those in Webster County enjoy the lowest at $149. Compared to the national median property tax bill of $2,400, West Virginia homeowners generally benefit from lower property tax obligations.

Property Tax Bills Across West Virginia

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$149

$1,111

$2,072

Median West Virginia Tax Bill

$607

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across West Virginia

County	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Barbour	$62	$150	$319	$515	$761
Berkeley	$371	$1,023	$1,510	$2,118	$2,793
Boone	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braxton	$90	$183	$333	$553	$827
Brooke	$127	$292	$517	$811	$1,244
Cabell	$229	$472	$825	$1,329	$2,059
Calhoun	$56	$129	$231	$372	$553
Clay	$43	$90	$172	$303	$460
Doddridge	$79	$205	$427	$715	$1,053
Fayette	$80	$204	$424	$758	$1,199
Gilmer	$72	$178	$350	$577	$870
Grant	$97	$196	$353	$581	$859
Greenbrier	$97	$223	$454	$875	$1,556
Hampshire	$175	$336	$567	$879	$1,246
Hancock	$143	$342	$608	$898	$1,331
Hardy	$141	$251	$439	$705	$1,181
Harrison	$136	$342	$688	$1,233	$2,037
Jackson	$176	$366	$636	$1,003	$1,463
Jefferson	$831	$1,391	$2,072	$2,916	$3,677
Kanawha	$215	$452	$804	$1,297	$1,983
Lewis	$81	$219	$437	$698	$1,063
Lincoln	$77	$176	$343	$554	$858
Logan	$66	$149	$306	$542	$896
McDowell	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marion	$218	$498	$886	$1,383	$2,001
Marshall	$117	$284	$513	$788	$1,182
Mason	$97	$238	$486	$794	$1,187
Mercer	$78	$192	$442	$797	$1,250
Mineral	$141	$353	$634	$994	$1,483
Mingo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monongalia	$255	$633	$1,138	$1,781	$2,580
Monroe	$114	$235	$436	$718	$1,068
Morgan	$250	$500	$866	$1,317	$1,841
Nicholas	$70	$157	$332	$579	$903
Ohio	$225	$477	$851	$1,389	$2,152
Pendleton	$83	$213	$396	$644	$1,014
Pleasants	$89	$262	$593	$1,001	$1,502
Pocahontas	$77	$165	$346	$712	$1,298
Preston	$81	$169	$473	$847	$1,291
Putnam	$210	$588	$1,099	$1,722	$2,407
Raleigh	$69	$182	$419	$773	$1,328
Randolph	$77	$183	$381	$632	$947
Ritchie	$74	$203	$428	$737	$1,163
Roane	$99	$227	$415	$650	$945
Summers	$89	$172	$304	$515	$820
Taylor	$99	$265	$583	$1,024	$1,620
Tucker	$90	$226	$451	$894	$1,778
Tyler	$75	$186	$399	$688	$1,030
Upshur	$86	$221	$463	$753	$1,099
Wayne	$88	$201	$426	$725	$1,107
Webster	$35	$77	$149	$252	$386
Wetzel	$104	$254	$518	$835	$1,225
Wirt	$75	$172	$340	$602	$929
Wood	$207	$492	$822	$1,227	$1,809
Wyoming	$36	$88	$190	$338	$542

Source: Ownwell