West VirginiaWV

Effective tax rate

0.55%

Median home value

$143,600

Median annual tax

$790

National rank

#43

Counties

55

Counties in West Virginia

Preston County

0.50%

Median value: $156,416

Roane County

0.50%

Median value: $198,096

Clay County

0.50%

Median value: $124,897

Calhoun County

0.49%

Median value: $157,454

Gilmer County

0.49%

Median value: $199,134

Ritchie County

0.49%

Median value: $125,935

Doddridge County

0.49%

Median value: $167,615

Tyler County

0.49%

Median value: $94,415

Wetzel County

0.49%

Median value: $136,095

Marshall County

0.49%

Median value: $177,775

Brooke County

0.49%

Median value: $104,575

Hancock County

0.49%

Median value: $146,256

Pleasants County

0.49%

Median value: $187,936

Taylor County

0.49%

Median value: $114,736

Summers County

0.48%

Median value: $158,492

Wyoming County

0.48%

Median value: $200,172

McDowell County

0.48%

Median value: $126,972

Mingo County

0.48%

Median value: $168,653

Logan County

0.48%

Median value: $95,453

Boone County

0.48%

Median value: $137,133

Lincoln County

0.48%

Median value: $178,813

Wayne County

0.48%

Median value: $105,613

Mason County

0.48%

Median value: $147,294

Jackson County

0.48%

Median value: $188,974

Wirt County

0.48%

Median value: $115,774

Randolph County

0.47%

Median value: $86,330

Tucker County

0.47%

Median value: $128,010

Barbour County

0.47%

Median value: $169,690

Upshur County

0.47%

Median value: $96,491

Lewis County

0.47%

Median value: $138,171

Braxton County

0.47%

Median value: $179,851

Webster County

0.47%

Median value: $106,651

Nicholas County

0.47%

Median value: $148,331

Greenbrier County

0.47%

Median value: $190,012

Monroe County

0.47%

Median value: $116,812

Marion County

0.46%

Median value: $87,368

Fayette County

0.46%

Median value: $129,048

Ohio County

0.46%

Median value: $170,728

Hampshire County

0.46%

Median value: $97,528

Jefferson County

0.46%

Median value: $139,209

Morgan County

0.46%

Median value: $180,889

Mineral County

0.46%

Median value: $107,689

Hardy County

0.46%

Median value: $149,369

Grant County

0.46%

Median value: $191,049

Pendleton County

0.46%

Median value: $117,850

Pocahontas County

0.46%

Median value: $159,530

Kanawha County

0.45%

Median value: $171,766

Berkeley County

0.45%

Median value: $98,566

Cabell County

0.45%

Median value: $140,247

Monongalia County

0.45%

Median value: $181,927

Wood County

0.45%

Median value: $108,727

Raleigh County

0.45%

Median value: $150,407

Putnam County

0.45%

Median value: $192,087

Harrison County

0.45%

Median value: $118,888

Mercer County

0.45%

Median value: $160,568

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Property tax in West Virginia

West Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.55%, ranking #43 highest in the nation. The median home value is $143,600, and the median annual property tax payment is $790.

Property taxes in West Virginia are below the national median rate of 1.02%. This lower rate can make homeownership more affordable compared to many other states.

Property tax exemptions in West Virginia

West Virginia offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in West Virginia?

West Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.55%, ranking #43 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $790 on a $143,600 home.

How does West Virginia property tax compare to the national average?

The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. West Virginia's rate of 0.55% is below the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in West Virginia pay less relative to their home values.

Which county in West Virginia has the highest property tax?

Preston County has the highest effective property tax rate in West Virginia at 0.50%.

Which county in West Virginia has the lowest property tax?

Mercer County has the lowest effective property tax rate in West Virginia at 0.45%.

What property tax exemptions are available in West Virginia?

West Virginia offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.