26440 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 26440 (Thornton, West Virginia) pay a median of $804/year in property taxes on homes valued at $187,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 20% below the West Virginia state average of 0.54%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 26440 is approximately $67, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Taylor County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in West Virginia, 26440 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 26743 (0.43%) and 26812 (0.43%).

In Thornton, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $63,063, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

West Virginia conducts full reassessment at fair market value when property is sold, establishing the new owner's tax base on current appraised value. Taylor County provides homestead exemptions and senior/disabled owner exemptions that lower your assessed value — file your exemption application with the Taylor County Assessor's office within the first tax year. Contact the Taylor County Assessor after purchase to confirm your exemption status and verify your assessment reflects your actual purchase price.