West Virginia property tax

Start with your county. Published tax dates and rules link to the official source.

Statewide rules

✓ Verified — Last verified October 24, 2026

Who may represent homeowners

OTA permits nonattorney third parties to help individual owners file and negotiate property-tax appeals; entities other than individuals need a licensed attorney if the matter goes to hearing.

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Counties and county equivalents

Common questions

Who may represent a homeowner in a West Virginia property tax appeal?

OTA permits nonattorney third parties to help individual owners file and negotiate property-tax appeals; entities other than individuals need a licensed attorney if the matter goes to hearing.

Sources

taxappeals.wv.gov
This representative does not have to be a licensed attorney. However, if the property owner is anything other than individuals then if the matter proceeds to a hearing the property owner will need to be represented by a licensed attorney.

Verified October 24, 2026