26146 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 26146 (Friendly, West Virginia) pay a median of $1,028/year in property taxes on homes valued at $165,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 16% above the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 26146 is approximately $86, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tyler County. This is $367 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 26146 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 25438 (0.62%) and 25154 (0.62%).

In Friendly, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $50,893, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia conducts revaluation on a county-by-county cycle (Tyler County typically revalues every six years), and your property will be reassessed to fair market value when purchased. Tyler County offers a Homestead Exemption of $20,000 off assessed value for primary residences — contact the Tyler 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.