McDowell County, West VirginiaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Tax bill mailing
- On or after July 15, 2026 — the West Virginia Tax Division publishes the statewide county-ticket issuance schedule; no different county date was published unless noted by the county tax office.
- Payment deadline
- For 2026: first-half taxes are due by September 1, 2026 for the 2.5% discount and become delinquent October 1, 2026; second-half taxes are due by March 1, 2027 for the 2.5% discount and become delinquent April 1, 2027; delinquent taxes accrue 9% annual interest and taxes unpaid after April 30, 2027 may be published with additional fees.
- Assessment appeal
- January 31, 2026 — appeals to the Assessor on value must be completed; the county commission's Board of Equalization and Review meets during February 2026 to hear valuation appeals, generally by appointment.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
July 1–December 1, 2026 for the following applicable tax year; new West Virginia homestead-exemption applications are due December 1.
Senior relief
West Virginia homestead exemption: an owner age 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled, who owns and occupies the qualifying residence and satisfies the two-consecutive-year West Virginia residency rule, may deduct the first $20,000 of assessed homestead value. Eligible lower-income seniors who participate in homestead exemption and pay property tax may also claim the state Senior Citizens Tax Credit; the WV Tax Division administers the credit, with income below 150% of federal poverty guidelines and annual SCTC-A filing instructions.
Valuation limits
No local annual valuation-growth cap was published. West Virginia assesses property annually at true and actual/fair-market value and generally uses 60% of market value as assessed value; levy rates vary by taxing district and class. The $20,000 homestead exemption is a deduction from assessed value for eligible owners, not a valuation-growth cap.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.