Jefferson County, WV Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson County homeowners pay a median $1,857 a year in property tax, 0.53% of a median $350,800 home: the same as West Virginia's 0.53% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 0.53%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,058 | $88 |
| $300,000 | $1,587 | $132 |
| $400,000 | $2,116 | $176 |
| $500,000 | $2,645 | $220 |
| $750,000 | $3,968 | $331 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,290 | $441 |
Jefferson County against West Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.53% | $1,857 | $350,800 | $98,806 |
| West Virginia | 0.53% | $865 | $162,600 | $59,608 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Jefferson County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County?
The effective rate is 0.53%: a median $1,857 a year on a median $350,800 home. That's the 8th highest of the 11 West Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $2,116 a year, $176 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Its rate is the same as the state's 0.53%. Across West Virginia, covered counties range from 0.47% to 0.65%.
How do I lower my Jefferson County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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