26181 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 26181 (Washington, West Virginia) pay a median of $1,152/year in property taxes on homes valued at $200,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.58%, which is 7% above the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 26181 is approximately $96, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wood County. This is $491 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 26181 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26323 (0.58%) and 25652 (0.57%).

In Washington, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $79,314, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

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