West Virginia Property Tax Rates 2026
Compare property tax rates across all 55 counties in West Virginia. The state average effective rate is 0.50% with a median annual tax bill of $726.
2026 Property Tax by County in West Virginia
| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax / Yr | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbour County | 0.43% | $562 | $131,900 |
| 2 | Berkeley County | 0.52% | $1,398 | $266,300 |
| 3 | Boone County | 0.67% | $620 | $93,100 |
| 4 | Braxton County | 0.45% | $535 | $117,900 |
| 5 | Brooke County | 0.53% | $746 | $141,500 |
| 6 | Cabell County | 0.60% | $992 | $164,400 |
| 7 | Calhoun County | 0.42% | $426 | $100,500 |
| 8 | Clay County | 0.35% | $377 | $109,100 |
| 9 | Doddridge County | 0.50% | $808 | $160,800 |
| 10 | Fayette County | 0.64% | $676 | $105,800 |
| 11 | Gilmer County | 0.49% | $410 | $83,800 |
| 12 | Grant County | 0.31% | $540 | $175,100 |
| 13 | Greenbrier County | 0.44% | $663 | $149,000 |
| 14 | Hampshire County | 0.38% | $836 | $219,200 |
| 15 | Hancock County | 0.63% | $826 | $130,800 |
| 16 | Hardy County | 0.35% | $575 | $166,300 |
| 17 | Harrison County | 0.55% | $908 | $166,200 |
| 18 | Jackson County | 0.53% | $834 | $157,200 |
| 19 | Jefferson County | 0.53% | $1,857 | $350,800 |
| 20 | Kanawha County | 0.65% | $964 | $147,300 |
| 21 | Lewis County | 0.46% | $692 | $151,800 |
| 22 | Lincoln County | 0.51% | $538 | $105,300 |
| 23 | Logan County | 0.56% | $576 | $103,400 |
| 24 | Marion County | 0.59% | $978 | $166,700 |
| 25 | Marshall County | 0.45% | $680 | $149,800 |
| 26 | Mason County | 0.59% | $706 | $120,300 |
| 27 | McDowell County | 0.67% | $337 | $50,000 |
| 28 | Mercer County | 0.54% | $656 | $121,700 |
| 29 | Mineral County | 0.45% | $818 | $180,400 |
| 30 | Mingo County | 0.47% | $423 | $90,500 |
| 31 | Monongalia County | 0.47% | $1,248 | $267,700 |
| 32 | Monroe County | 0.46% | $725 | $156,300 |
| 33 | Morgan County | 0.47% | $1,125 | $240,600 |
| 34 | Nicholas County | 0.46% | $554 | $121,600 |
| 35 | Ohio County | 0.60% | $999 | $166,000 |
| 36 | Pendleton County | 0.34% | $633 | $183,800 |
| 37 | Pleasants County | 0.54% | $819 | $151,000 |
| 38 | Pocahontas County | 0.30% | $462 | $152,400 |
| 39 | Preston County | 0.49% | $793 | $162,800 |
| 40 | Putnam County | 0.59% | $1,311 | $223,300 |
| 41 | Raleigh County | 0.50% | $754 | $150,900 |
| 42 | Randolph County | 0.39% | $559 | $144,800 |
| 43 | Ritchie County | 0.66% | $763 | $115,900 |
| 44 | Roane County | 0.44% | $537 | $122,100 |
| 45 | Summers County | 0.31% | $439 | $140,100 |
| 46 | Taylor County | 0.54% | $797 | $148,800 |
| 47 | Tucker County | 0.37% | $575 | $154,800 |
| 48 | Tyler County | 0.57% | $689 | $121,300 |
| 49 | Upshur County | 0.42% | $717 | $170,800 |
| 50 | Wayne County | 0.47% | $594 | $127,100 |
| 51 | Webster County | 0.40% | $303 | $76,100 |
| 52 | Wetzel County | 0.67% | $721 | $107,900 |
| 53 | Wirt County | 0.52% | $597 | $115,800 |
| 54 | Wood County | 0.59% | $941 | $158,500 |
| 55 | Wyoming County | 0.45% | $369 | $82,900 |
About West Virginia Property Taxes
West Virginia has 55 counties, each with its own property tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The state's average effective rate of 0.50% is below the national average of 0.92%.
Use our property tax calculator to estimate your annual tax bill based on your specific home value and county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax rate in West Virginia?
The average effective property tax rate in West Virginia is 0.50%, based on the median property tax paid divided by median home value across all 55 counties.
Which county in West Virginia has the lowest property tax?
The lowest effective rate in West Virginia is in Pocahontas County at 0.30%.
Which county has the highest property tax in West Virginia?
The highest effective rate is in Wetzel County at 0.67%.
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. Variables: B25103 (Median Real Estate Taxes Paid), B25077 (Median Home Value). Public domain. Effective rate = median tax ÷ median home value × 100.