Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Pleasants County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

How Property Tax Works in Pleasants County

Property taxes in Pleasants County, West Virginia, are based on the assessed value of your property and the current millage rate. Here’s how the process works:

• Assessment: The Pleasants County Assessor’s Office determines the market value of your property, which is then assessed at 60% of that value for tax purposes.
• Millage Rate: Tax rates are set in "mills," where 1 mill equals $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. The total millage rate combines rates from county, school, and municipal levies.
• Calculation: Multiply your assessed value by the total millage rate to estimate your annual tax. For example, a home assessed at $100,000 with a 30-mill rate would owe $1,800 annually.

Available Exemptions

West Virginia offers several property tax exemptions that may reduce your bill:

• Homestead Exemption: Available to residents aged 65+ or permanently disabled, this exemption reduces the assessed value by $20,000.
• Senior Citizen Exemption: Qualifying seniors may receive additional reductions based on income limits.
• Veteran Exemption: Disabled veterans or surviving spouses may qualify for exemptions up to $20,000 in assessed value.
• Disability Exemption: Permanently disabled residents may apply for exemptions similar to the Homestead Exemption.

Applications for exemptions must be filed with the Pleasants County Assessor’s Office by December 1st.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Pleasants County property taxes are typically due in two installments:

• First Half: Due by September 1st.
• Second Half: Due by March 1st of the following year.

Late payments incur penalties of 1% per month, and unpaid taxes may result in a lien or auction of the property. Payment options include:

• Online via the Pleasants County Sheriff’s Office website.
• In-person at the County Courthouse.
• By mail with a check or money order.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property’s assessed value is incorrect, you can appeal:

• Step 1: File a written appeal with the Pleasants County Assessor within 30 days of receiving your assessment notice.
• Step 2: Present evidence (e.g., recent appraisals, comparable sales) to support your claim at a hearing with the County Commission.
• Step 3: If unsatisfied, you may appeal further to the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner within 30 days of the county’s decision.

Consulting a property tax professional or attorney can strengthen your case during the appeals process.