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Mercer County

Mercer County, West Virginia

1501 West Main Street
Princeton, West Virginia 24740

Tel: 304-487-8306
Fax: 304-487-8370

County Website: Mercer county
Assessor Website: Mercer county assessor

Mercer County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

  1. Verify the property tax assessment notice for accuracy.
  2. Contact the Mercer County Assessor's Office to request an informal review.
  3. If needed, complete a petition for appeal form and submit it to the Mercer County Commission within 90 days.
  4. Attend the hearing and present evidence to support your appeal.
  5. Await the commission's decision. If not satisfied, you can appeal with the West Virginia State Tax Department.

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

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Mercer county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Mercer 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. Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer county West Virginia tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Mercer County

Homes in Mercer county have a median home value of $98,376.

Mercer county home values are ranked 36 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, Mercer county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-25%.

West Virginia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Mercer county is $40,716.

Compared to the state of West Virginia and the United States, Mercer county's median household income is lower 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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Mercer county's population has decreased from 64,980 in 1990 to 59,664 in 2020, a decrease of -8.2% 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.

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

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Mercer County West Virginia Cities

Athens, Beeson, Bluewell, Bramwell, Camp Creek, Coaldale, Dott, Duhring, Elgood, Flat Top, Kegley, Lashmeet, Lerona, Montcalm, Oakvale, Spanishburg

Mercer County West Virginia Zipcodes

24701 / 24712 / 24714 / 24715 / 24724 / 24731 / 24733 / 24736 / 24737 / 24739 / 24740 / 24747 / 25820 / 25841 / 25922 / 25971 /

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