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West Virginia Property Tax Estimator

Estimate property tax for any county in West Virginia, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 55 counties.

Lowest county rate

0.29%

Calhoun County

Highest county rate

0.63%

Kanawha County

Counties covered

55

Data vintage

2024

Barbour County median effective rate0.36%
County median tax paid (2024)$562
Rates updated for June 2026

Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Barbour County

Estimated annual

$1,080

Estimated monthly

$90

This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts

West Virginia property tax rates by county

Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.

CountyMedian tax paidMedian effective rateYoY change
Kanawha County$9640.63%+1.4%
Cabell County$9920.62%-2.7%
Pleasants County$8190.62%+5.6%
Marion County$9780.61%-4.1%
Ohio County$9990.61%-0.1%
Clay County$3770.59%-0.9%
Putnam County$1,3110.59%+3.0%
Wetzel County$7210.57%+5.3%
Hancock County$8260.56%+6.5%
Harrison County$9080.56%+1.0%
Brooke County$7460.55%+4.9%
Fayette County$6760.55%-5.0%
Wood County$9410.55%-3.2%
Berkeley County$1,3980.53%+0.2%
Monroe County$7250.53%+0.8%
Jackson County$8340.52%-7.1%
Jefferson County$1,8570.52%+0.3%
Tyler County$6890.52%+5.9%
Boone County$6200.51%+2.5%
Marshall County$6800.50%+3.6%
Raleigh County$7540.49%-0.2%
Doddridge County$8080.48%+4.2%
Mercer County$6560.48%+8.0%
Ritchie County$7630.48%+5.7%
Wayne County$5940.48%-2.2%
Gilmer County$4100.47%-5.8%
Wirt County$5970.47%-3.8%
Preston County$7930.46%+3.0%
Monongalia County$1,2480.45%-1.7%
Greenbrier County$6630.44%+0.5%
Taylor County$7970.44%+1.9%
Logan County$5760.43%-5.5%
Mineral County$8180.43%-5.3%
Lewis County$6920.42%+5.0%
Lincoln County$5380.41%+5.6%
Mason County$7060.41%+0.4%
Nicholas County$5540.41%-2.3%
McDowell County$3370.40%+17.6%
Mingo County$4230.40%+9.7%
Morgan County$1,1250.40%-4.7%
Summers County$4390.40%+10.9%
Braxton County$5350.39%+8.3%
Randolph County$5590.39%+0.6%
Upshur County$7170.39%-0.6%
Wyoming County$3690.38%+4.1%
Barbour County$5620.36%+1.3%
Pocahontas County$4620.35%+2.1%
Tucker County$5750.34%+9.2%
Grant County$5400.33%-5.6%
Pendleton County$6330.32%+1.8%
Roane County$5370.31%-3.2%
Webster County$3030.31%-3.0%
Calhoun County$4260.29%-6.3%
Hampshire County$8360.29%+8.9%
Hardy County$5750.29%-4.8%

Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.29% in Calhoun County to about 0.63% in Kanawha County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in West Virginia?
Kanawha County has the highest median effective property tax rate in West Virginia, at approximately 0.63%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.63% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in West Virginia?
Calhoun County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in West Virginia, at approximately 0.29%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.29% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in West Virginia, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.