25705 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 25705 (Huntington, West Virginia) pay a median of $1,082/year in property taxes on homes valued at $159,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 26% above the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 25705 is approximately $90, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cabell County. This is $421 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 25705 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 25601 (0.68%) and 26105 (0.67%).

In Huntington, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $60,608, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia conducts revaluation on a county-by-county cycle (Cabell County typically revalues every six years), and your property will be reassessed to fair market value when purchased. Cabell County offers a Homestead Exemption of $20,000 off assessed value for primary residences — contact the Cabell County Assessor's office to file immediately after closing. Request a Property Tax Exemption Application form and submit proof of occupancy to lock in your exemption for the next assessment cycle.