West Virginia Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in West Virginia, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Exemption | Senior (65+) Exemption | Value reduction | $20,000 | All taxes | First-time applicants file with the county assessor between July 1 and December 1. |
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County pages estimate savings against that county's own effective tax rate. Open the calculator to pick your county and enter your details.
Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.