West Virginia property tax calculator
Estimate your West Virginia property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.51%, #43 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
West Virginia property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 0.36% | $562 | $131,900 |
| Berkeley County | 0.53% | $1,398 | $266,300 |
| Boone County | 0.51% | $620 | $93,100 |
| Braxton County | 0.39% | $535 | $117,900 |
| Brooke County | 0.55% | $746 | $141,500 |
| Cabell County | 0.62% | $992 | $164,400 |
| Calhoun County | 0.29% | $426 | $100,500 |
| Clay County | 0.59% | $377 | $109,100 |
| Doddridge County | 0.48% | $808 | $160,800 |
| Fayette County | 0.55% | $676 | $105,800 |
| Gilmer County | 0.47% | $410 | $83,800 |
| Grant County | 0.33% | $540 | $175,100 |
| Greenbrier County | 0.44% | $663 | $149,000 |
| Hampshire County | 0.29% | $836 | $219,200 |
| Hancock County | 0.56% | $826 | $130,800 |
| Hardy County | 0.29% | $575 | $166,300 |
| Harrison County | 0.56% | $908 | $166,200 |
| Jackson County | 0.52% | $834 | $157,200 |
| Jefferson County | 0.52% | $1,857 | $350,800 |
| Kanawha County | 0.63% | $964 | $147,300 |
| Lewis County | 0.42% | $692 | $151,800 |
| Lincoln County | 0.41% | $538 | $105,300 |
| Logan County | 0.43% | $576 | $103,400 |
| Marion County | 0.61% | $978 | $166,700 |
| Marshall County | 0.50% | $680 | $149,800 |
| Mason County | 0.41% | $706 | $120,300 |
| McDowell County | 0.40% | $337 | $50,000 |
| Mercer County | 0.48% | $656 | $121,700 |
| Mineral County | 0.43% | $818 | $180,400 |
| Mingo County | 0.40% | $423 | $90,500 |
| Monongalia County | 0.45% | $1,248 | $267,700 |
| Monroe County | 0.53% | $725 | $156,300 |
| Morgan County | 0.40% | $1,125 | $240,600 |
| Nicholas County | 0.41% | $554 | $121,600 |
| Ohio County | 0.61% | $999 | $166,000 |
| Pendleton County | 0.32% | $633 | $183,800 |
| Pleasants County | 0.62% | $819 | $151,000 |
| Pocahontas County | 0.35% | $462 | $152,400 |
| Preston County | 0.46% | $793 | $162,800 |
| Putnam County | 0.59% | $1,311 | $223,300 |
| Raleigh County | 0.49% | $754 | $150,900 |
| Randolph County | 0.39% | $559 | $144,800 |
| Ritchie County | 0.48% | $763 | $115,900 |
| Roane County | 0.31% | $537 | $122,100 |
| Summers County | 0.40% | $439 | $140,100 |
| Taylor County | 0.44% | $797 | $148,800 |
| Tucker County | 0.34% | $575 | $154,800 |
| Tyler County | 0.52% | $689 | $121,300 |
| Upshur County | 0.39% | $717 | $170,800 |
| Wayne County | 0.48% | $594 | $127,100 |
| Webster County | 0.31% | $303 | $76,100 |
| Wetzel County | 0.57% | $721 | $107,900 |
| Wirt County | 0.47% | $597 | $115,800 |
| Wood County | 0.55% | $941 | $158,500 |
| Wyoming County | 0.38% | $369 | $82,900 |
West Virginia property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia's average effective property tax rate is 0.51% of home value, which ranks #43 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in West Virginia?
At the West Virginia average of 0.51%, about $2,040 a year. By county it ranges from about $1,160 in Hardy County (0.29%) to about $2,520 in Kanawha County (0.63%).
Which West Virginia county has the highest property tax rate?
Kanawha County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.63%. Hardy County has the lowest at 0.29%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my West Virginia property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in West Virginia? See the West Virginia county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.