West Virginia property tax rates by county

West Virginia · #41 of 52 · 55 counties

0.53%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $865 · median home value $162,600

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Sep 1, Second half due Mar 1.

When it's due in West Virginia

First half	Due Sep 1 Late after Oct 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second half	Due Mar 1 Late after Apr 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty	9% per annum interest from the date of delinquency until paid (W. Va. Code § 11A-1-3(c))
Early-payment discount	2.5% discount on each installment if paid on or before due dates (Sept 1 and Mar 1) (W. Va. Code § 11A-1-3(b))
Appeal window	County Commission sitting as Board of Equalization during February (typically before Feb 20) (W. Va. Code § 11-3-24)

2.5% discount if 1st half paid on or before Sept 1; 2.5% discount if 2nd half paid on or before March 1. Delinquent Oct 1 and April 1. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed July. Source: W. Va. Code § 11A-1-3, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

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Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.