26378 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 26378 (Jane Lew, West Virginia) pay a median of $871/year in property taxes on homes valued at $172,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 6% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 26378 is approximately $73, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lewis County. This is $210 more than the West Virginia average of $661/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 26378 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26501 (0.51%) and 25413 (0.50%).

In Jane Lew, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $66,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia reassesses property at fair market value at the time of sale, establishing the new owner's tax base on the current market appraisal. Lewis County provides homestead exemptions and senior/disabled exemptions that reduce your taxable assessed value — file your claim with the Lewis County Assessor's office to qualify for relief. Request a post-purchase assessment review from the Lewis County Assessor to verify valuation and ensure all eligible exemptions are applied.