Raleigh County, West Virginia

116 1/2 Heber Street
Beckley, West Virginia 25801

Tel: 304-255-9146
Fax: 304-255-9353

County Website: Raleigh county
Assessor Website: Raleigh county assessor

Raleigh County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Get in touch with the Raleigh County Assessor's office and ask for an application to contest your property taxes. (https://www.raleighcounty.com/assessor/)
Fill out the form and provide any evidence that supports your claim that your home is assessed too high, like recent appraisals or similar homes in the area.
Submit the application and evidence by the deadline.
Show up to a hearing in front of the Raleigh County Board of Equalization, where you can explain your case and answer any questions.
If the board agrees with you, your property taxes will be lowered.
If not, you can take it to the next level and appeal to the West Virginia State Tax Department. (https://tax.wv.gov/propertytax/Pages/propertytaxappeals.aspx)
Visit the Raleigh County Assessor's Office website, where you can find more information about the appeals process, deadlines, and required forms. (https://www.raleighcounty.com/assessor/)

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Raleigh County

Homes in Raleigh county have a median home value of $109,483.

Raleigh county home values are ranked 27 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, Raleigh county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-16%.

West Virginia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Raleigh county is $43,283.

Compared to the state of West Virginia and the United States, Raleigh 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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Raleigh county's population has decreased from 76,819 in 1990 to 74,591 in 2020, a decrease of -2.9% 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.

Raleigh 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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Raleigh County West Virginia Cities

Abraham, Arnett, Artie, Beaver, Beckley, Bolt, Bradley, Clear Creek, Colcord, Cool Ridge, Crab Orchard, Daniels, Dorothy, East Gulf, Eccles, Fairdale, Ghent, Glen Daniel, Glen White, Helen, Jonben, Josephine, Lester, Mabscott, Mcalpin, Midway, Mount Hope, Naoma, Odd, Prosperity, Rock Creek, Slab Fork, Sullivan, Surveyor, Whitby, White Oak, Winding Gulf

Raleigh County West Virginia Zipcodes

25007 / 25008 / 25044 / 25048 / 25060 / 25140 / 25174 / 25801 / 25813 / 25817 / 25818 / 25823 / 25825 / 25827 / 25832 / 25836 / 25839 / 25843 / 25844 / 25847 / 25849 / 25853 / 25856 / 25857 / 25865 / 25871 / 25878 / 25880 / 25902 / 25908 / 25909 / 25915 / 25918 / 25920 / 25921 / 25932 / 25989 /

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