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

Summers 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 Summers County, West Virginia?

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

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

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

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Summers County Property Tax Due Date

West Virginia

2026 Property Tax Due Dates

Installment 1in 49 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

Summers County Treasurer

How to Pay

Online

Pay using credit card or e-check

By Mail

Mail check payable to Summers 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 Summers County

Summers County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,959. Its county seat is Hinton. The county was created by an act of the West Virginia Legislature on February 27, 1871, from parts of Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer and Monroe counties and named in honor of George W. Summers (1804–1868).

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