Putnam 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
- July 15, 2026 — Putnam County Sheriff’s Tax Division states current-year tax bills are mailed July 15; the state schedule permits issuance on or after July 15.
- Payment deadline
- 2026 first-half taxes are due September 1, 2026 (2.5% discount if paid before that date) and become delinquent October 1, 2026; second-half taxes are due March 1, 2027 (2.5% discount if paid before that date) and become delinquent April 1, 2027; delinquent taxes accrue statutory interest.
- Assessment appeal
- February 20, 2026 — Putnam County’s official appeal guidance states this is the statutory filing deadline; the 2026 Board of Equalization hearings were scheduled January 30–February 18, with February 14 as the last day to schedule a hearing.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
For the 2026 assessment/tax year, new homestead applicants must apply to the county assessor July 1–December 1, 2025; applications for the following year are accepted July 1–December 1, 2026. The exemption is $20,000 of assessed value for an eligible owner-occupied residence.
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 state residency requirements, may exempt the first $20,000 of assessed homestead value. The state Senior Citizens Tax Credit may be refundable for homestead participants who pay qualifying property tax and have federal adjusted gross income below 150% of federal poverty guidelines; the Homestead Excess Property Tax Credit may provide up to $1,000 for qualifying low-income homeowners whose property tax exceeds 4% of household income.
Valuation limits
No local annual assessed-value growth cap was identified in the official county/state materials reviewed. West Virginia instead determines ownership, use, and value as of July 1 each year and generally assesses property at 60% of current fair-market value; levy-rate limits and the $20,000 homestead deduction are not annual valuation-growth caps.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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