West Virginia Property Tax Appeal Guide

What This Data Tells Us About Appeals in West Virginia

In West Virginia, property tax appeals are filed with the County Commission / State Tax Department. The typical window is February 20 deadline (within 20 days of assessor's mail date), with the deadline most commonly falling in February. Filing fees reported for this state are $0, and Lincoln Institute research plus state-reported data suggest roughly 38% of appeals result in some reduction when supported by comparable sales or documented errors.

West Virginia assesses at 60% of market value for residential property. The short 20-day window requires prompt action after receiving your notice. Appeals are driven by the gap between a parcel's assessed value and its actual market value — the calculator below turns that gap into an annualized dollar figure at your effective tax rate. The strongest evidence is three to five arms-length comparable sales from the past six to twelve months, plus documentation of any factual errors in the assessor's record (square footage, bedroom count, finished-basement status).

This guide is for informational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. Deadlines, filing fees, success rates, and procedures vary by county within West Virginia and can change year to year. Always verify the current rules with your local assessor's office — or a licensed attorney or tax professional — before filing. Source: West Virginia State Tax Department.