Estimate your West Virginia property tax based on the state's 0.52% average effective rate. Enter your home value for an instant, free calculation.
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West Virginia has a very low effective property tax rate of 0.52%, ranking 44th nationally. Combined with the state's very affordable home values — median around $143,000 — West Virginia has among the lowest actual property tax bills in the country.
West Virginia assesses property at 60% of appraised market value. Counties and municipalities levy rates on this assessed value. The combination of a 60% assessment ratio and low mill rates results in very low bills.
| Home Value | Estimated Annual Tax | Monthly (Escrow) |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,300 | $108/mo |
| $143,200 (median) | $745 | $62/mo |
| $600,000 | $3,120 | $260/mo |
West Virginia offers a homestead exemption of $20,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences for homeowners 65+. No general homestead exemption exists for younger homeowners.
West Virginia property taxes are due September 1 (first half) and March 1 (second half).
Jefferson County (Eastern Panhandle, near DC) has the highest values and rates in the state. Most other counties remain extremely affordable for housing overall.