Berkeley County, West Virginia

400 West Stephen Street
Suite 201
Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401

Tel: 304-264-1923
Fax: 304-264-1923

County Website: Berkeley county
Assessor Website: Berkeley county assessor

Berkeley County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Assemble all necessary documents such as proof of ownership, recent property appraisals and any other related information about the property.
Visit the Berkeley County Assessor's website (https://www.berkeleycountyassessor.org/) to find the forms and instructions for filing an appeal.
Complete the appropriate forms and submit them to the Berkeley County Board of Review and Appeals, along with any supporting documentation.
Attend the hearing before the Board of Review and Appeals, where you will have the opportunity to present your case and argue that your property taxes should be lowered.
The Board of Review and Appeals will make a decision on your appeal and notify you of their determination.
If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Board of Review and Appeals, you may have the option to appeal to the West Virginia State Tax Department (https://tax.wv.gov/)
You may also consider hiring a property tax attorney (https://www.avvo.com/property-tax-lawyer/wv) to help you navigate the appeals process and represent you in court.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Berkeley county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Berkeley county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Berkeley county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Berkeley county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Berkeley county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Berkeley county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Berkeley county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Berkeley county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Berkeley county West Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Berkeley County

Homes in Berkeley county have a median home value of $185,168.

Berkeley county home values are ranked 4 out of 55 counties in the state of West Virginia for median home price. The average median home value in West Virginia is $109,474. McDowell county has the lowest median price at $37,292. Jefferson county has the highest median price at $260,599.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Berkeley county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~42%.

West Virginia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Berkeley county is $65,286.

Compared to the state of West Virginia and the United States, Berkeley county's median household income is higher than the state of West Virginia's average median household income of $46,163 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Berkeley county's population has grown from 59,253 in 1990 to 122,076 in 2020, an increase of 106% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of West Virginia's population has grown from 1,793,477 in 1990 to 1,793,716 in 2020, an increase of 0% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Berkeley county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for West Virginia and the United States.

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Berkeley County West Virginia Cities

Bunker Hill, Cherry Run, Falling Waters, Gerrardstown, Glengary, Inwood, Martinsburg

Berkeley County West Virginia Zipcodes

25401 / 25413 / 25419 / 25420 / 25421 / 25427 / 25428 /

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