Property Tax Analysis for Kanawha County, WV

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Kanawha County.

Effective Tax Rate

0.7%

Annual Tax Bill

$905

Monthly Escrow

$75

Tax Burden

1.6% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$131,200
Est. Assessed Value$111,520
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate0.7%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$136
5-Year Savings$680
vs National Averagebelow (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Kanawha County

Kanawha County in West Virginia has an effective property tax rate of 0.7%, which is below the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $131,200, that translates to $905 annually or $75 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.