24822 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 24822 (Clear Fork, West Virginia) pay a median of $676/year in property taxes on homes valued at $124,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.54%, which is near the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 24822 is approximately $56, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wyoming County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 24822 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26047 (0.54%) and 25425 (0.54%).

In Clear Fork, property taxes represent approximately 0.5% of the median household income of $128,018, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia reassesses property at fair market value upon transfer with no state-level cap or primary residence exemption, making this county's 1.16% effective rate especially important to understand post-purchase. Wyoming County offers a Senior Homestead Exemption for homeowners 65+ meeting residency and income requirements; apply to the Wyoming County Assessor to confirm your eligibility and claim deadline. Contact the Wyoming County Assessor immediately after closing to request a Senior Homestead Exemption application if you are 65 or older, and ask about any disability-based exemptions available under county program.