Rate Breakdown

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

How Property Tax Works in Raleigh County

Property taxes in Raleigh County, West Virginia, are based on the assessed value of your property and the current millage rates. The process begins with the Raleigh County Assessor's Office determining the market value of your property, which is then assessed at 60% of that value for tax purposes. For example, a home with a market value of $200,000 would have an assessed value of $120,000.

The tax rate is calculated using millage rates, where one mill equals $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value. These rates are set by local taxing authorities, including the county, school district, and municipal governments. Your total property tax bill is the sum of these millage rates applied to your assessed value.

Available Exemptions

West Virginia offers several property tax exemptions to eligible residents:

• Homestead Exemption: Available to homeowners aged 65 or older or permanently disabled, this exemption reduces the assessed value by $20,000.
• Senior Citizen Exemption: Seniors with household incomes below a certain threshold may qualify for additional reductions.
• Disability Exemption: Permanently disabled individuals may apply for exemptions similar to the Homestead Exemption.
• Veteran Exemption: Disabled veterans or surviving spouses may qualify for exemptions based on the degree of disability.

Applications for exemptions must be filed with the Raleigh County Assessor's Office, and supporting documentation is required.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Property taxes in Raleigh County are typically due in two installments:

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

Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person at the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office, which handles tax collections. Late payments incur penalties and interest, starting at 1% per month after the deadline. Unpaid taxes may result in a lien or eventual auction of the property.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property has been overvalued, you can appeal the assessment:

• Step 1: File an appeal with the Raleigh County Assessor's Office within 30 days of receiving your assessment notice.
• Step 2: Present evidence, such as recent comparable sales or a professional appraisal, to support your claim.
• Step 3: Attend a hearing before the County Commission, which serves as the Board of Equalization and Review.

If unsatisfied with the county's decision, you may further appeal to the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner or circuit court.