When are property taxes due in Barbour County, West Virginia?

Barbour County property taxes are due September 1. A second installment is due March 1. This deadline applies to all counties in West Virginia.

What is the penalty for late property tax payment in Barbour County, West Virginia?

The late payment penalty in Barbour County is 9% annual interest after delinquency.

How do I pay Barbour County, West Virginia property taxes?

You can pay Barbour County property taxes via Online, mail, in-person.

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Barbour County Property Tax Due Date

West Virginia

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Installment 1in 48 days

September 1

First installment (2.5% discount)

Installment 2overdue

March 1

Second installment

Penalty: 9% annual interest after delinquencyGrace period: 2.5% discount if paid by due date

Payment Methods

Online, Mail, In-Person

Barbour County Treasurer

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Barbour County Treasurer

In Person

Visit the Treasurer's office

About Property Taxes in West Virginia

West Virginia property taxes are administered at the county level. Property is appraised at its estimated market value and then assessed at 60% of that appraised value. Residential property includes both real property and personal property (vehicles, etc.) — the personal property tax is assessed and billed along with real property taxes. West Virginia has some of the lowest effective property tax rates in the country, with effective rates well under 0.6% of market value for most residential properties.

Payment & Assessment

West Virginia property taxes are paid in two equal installments: First half: Due September 1 (delinquent after October 1) Second half: Due March 1 (delinquent after April 1) A 9% annual interest rate applies to delinquent taxes. Unpaid taxes may ultimately be subject to forfeiture proceedings. Most counties offer online payment through the county sheriff's office website. Contact your county sheriff (who collects property taxes in West Virginia) for payment options.

Statewide framework for West Virginia. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.

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About Barbour County

Barbour County is a county in north central West Virginia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,465. The county seat is Philippi, which was chartered in 1844. Both county and city were named for Philip P. Barbour (1783–1841), a U.S. Congressman from Virginia and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The county was formed in 1843 when the region was still part of the state of Virginia. In 1871, a small part of Barbour County was transferred to Tucker County, West Virginia.

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