Putnam County, WV Property Tax Calculator
Putnam County homeowners pay a median $1,311 a year in property tax, 0.59% of a median $223,300 home: above West Virginia's 0.53% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Putnam County by home value, at 0.59%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,174 | $98 |
| $300,000 | $1,761 | $147 |
| $400,000 | $2,348 | $196 |
| $500,000 | $2,935 | $245 |
| $750,000 | $4,403 | $367 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,870 | $489 |
Putnam County against West Virginia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 0.59% | $1,311 | $223,300 | $79,527 |
| 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County?
The effective rate is 0.59%: a median $1,311 a year on a median $223,300 home. That's the 5th highest of the 11 West Virginia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Putnam County?
About $2,348 a year, $196 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Putnam County compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.53%. Across West Virginia, covered counties range from 0.47% to 0.65%.
How do I lower my Putnam 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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