Harrison County
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Harrison County, West Virginia
301 W. Main Street
Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301
Tel: 304-624-8500
Fax: 304-624-8673
County Website: Harrison county
Assessor Website: Harrison county assessor
Harrison County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all necessary documents, like the purchase contract for your home, recent property assessments, and receipts for any improvements or repairs you've made.
- Visit the Harrison County Assessor's website (https://harrisoncountywv.com/assessor/) to review your property's current assessment and learn about the appeals process.
- Download and complete the property tax appeal form, which can be found on the Harrison County Assessor's website (https://harrisoncountywv.com/assessor/).
- Submit the completed appeal form, along with all necessary documents, to the Harrison County Assessor's office.
- Attend the property tax appeal hearing, if scheduled, to present your case to the Board of Review.
- If your appeal is denied, you may also have the option to appeal to the West Virginia State Tax Department. Information on this process can be found on the West Virginia State Tax Department website (https://tax.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx)
- If you have any questions or need help, you can contact the Harrison County Assessor's office at (304) 624-8510 for assistance.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Harrison county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Harrison county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Harrison 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. Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison county West Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Harrison County
Homes in Harrison county have a median home value of $121,601.
Harrison county home values are ranked 20 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, Harrison county homes have a median home value that is the national median value of $130,626 by ~-6.9086816892567%.
The median household income in Harrison county is $52,134.
Compared to the state of West Virginia and the United States, Harrison county's median household income is higher than the state of West Virginia's average median household income of $46,163 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Harrison county's population has decreased from 69,371 in 1990 to 65,921 in 2020, a decrease of -5% 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.
Harrison county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for West Virginia and the United States.
Harrison County West Virginia Cities
Anmoore, Bridgeport, Bristol, Clarksburg, Enterprise, Gypsy, Haywood, Hepzibah, Lost Creek, Lumberport, Meadowbrook, Mount Clare, Nutter Fort Ston, Reynoldsville, Salem, Shinnston, Spelter, Wallace, West Milford, Wyatt
Harrison County West Virginia Zipcodes
26301 / 26302 / 26323 / 26330 / 26332 / 26361 / 26366 / 26369 / 26385 / 26386 / 26404 / 26408 / 26422 / 26426 / 26431 / 26438 / 26448 / 26451 / 26463 / 26568 /
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