2026 fiscal calendar
Know the tax date before it becomes a penalty date.
Tax bills, payment rules, and valuation-review windows are controlled by the local jurisdiction and the governing state framework. The verified record below separates published figures from dates that require confirmation with Cabell County Assessor's Office.
Effective rate
2026 published levy rates are district-specific: Huntington Class II 1.67520 mills, rural Class II 1.35520 mills, Barboursville Class II 1.73020 mills, and Milton Class II 1.60000 mills; no single countywide effective rate.
Statement mailing
the reviewed Cabell County Assessor pages publish 2026 rates and filing dates but not a distinct tax-ticket mailing date.
Payment deadline
For 2026: first installment is due September 1, 2026 and becomes delinquent October 1, 2026; second installment is due March 1, 2027 and becomes delinquent April 1, 2027; West Virginia Code §11A-1-3 provides the installment schedule and 2.5% timely-payment discount.
Valuation protest
Contact the Cabell County Assessor at 304-526-9800 during the Board of Equalization period; the county's FAQ does not publish the 2026 board-session dates on the reviewed page.
Critical payment warning
Do not assume a grace period.
The verified county record identifies the payment timing above but does not establish a universal penalty schedule for this page. Late charges, interest, collection costs, tax-sale procedures, and lien or foreclosure timelines can depend on state law and the local collector’s process. If the deadline is close or a balance is delinquent, contact the tax collector directly and request the current payoff amount in writing.
Treat the published payment deadline as a hard operational date and retain your receipt or confirmation number.
Read the calendar in order
From assessment to collection
1. Valuation and notice
Review the assessment notice as soon as it arrives. The protest window may run from the notice date rather than from the payment due date.
2. Statement and account review
Match the tax statement to the parcel or account number and confirm exemptions, assessed value, taxing units, credits, and balance.
3. Payment confirmation
Use the official collector channel, then save the receipt, transaction reference, and date posted. A bank submission is not always the same as a county posting date.