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 Wirt County Assessor; Wirt County Sheriff Tax Office collects taxes.
Effective rate
no single countywide effective rate is published; West Virginia levy rates vary by taxing district and property class. Assessed value is generally 60% of current market value multiplied by the applicable levy rate.
Statement mailing
On or after July 15, 2026 — West Virginia Tax Division schedule; the reviewed county source did not publish a later county-specific 2026 mailing date.
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.
Valuation protest
January 31, 2026 — latest pre-board date for the standard 2026 valuation protest; the county commission sits as the Board of Equalization and Review beginning no later than February 1, 2026, may adjourn after February 15, and must adjourn by February 28, 2026. October Board of Assessment Appeals applications generally must be filed by February 20.
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.