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Wood County, West Virginia

1 Court Square
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101

Tel: 304-424-1984
Fax: 304-424-1982

County Website: Wood county
Assessor Website: Wood county assessor

Wood County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Check out the property tax laws in Wood County, West Virginia to make sure you have a good reason for contesting your taxes. (http://www.woodcountywv.com/assessor/)
Get all the necessary paperwork and proof, such as recent valuations, property upgrades, and similar sales in the area.
Reach out to the Wood County Assessor's Office to find out how and when to file your appeal.
Write up a statement explaining why you're appealing and include your supporting evidence.
Submit your statement and evidence to the Wood County Assessor's Office before the deadline.
Show up to the hearing or meeting with the Wood County Board of Equalization where your appeal will be discussed. (http://www.woodcountywv.com/commission/board-of-equalization/)
Wait for the decision, which will be sent to you in writing.
If the decision doesn't go your way, you can appeal to the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner or take it to court. (https://tax.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx) (https://www.wvcourts.gov/)

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

Contact the county assessor

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

About Wood County

Homes in Wood county have a median home value of $126,166.

Wood county home values are ranked 14 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, Wood county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~-3.4%.

West Virginia Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Wood county is $48,711.

Compared to the state of West Virginia and the United States, Wood 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.

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Wood county's population has decreased from 86,915 in 1990 to 84,296 in 2020, a decrease of -3% 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.

Wood 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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Wood County West Virginia Cities

Belleville, Davisville, Mineralwells, New England, North Parkersbur, Parkersburg, Rockport, Vienna, Walker, Waverly, Williamstown

Wood County West Virginia Zipcodes

26101 / 26104 / 26105 / 26133 / 26142 / 26150 / 26169 / 26180 / 26181 / 26184 / 26187 /

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