Monongalia County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Monongalia County, West Virginia. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.47%
State Effective Rate
0.51%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$170
Median Home Value (ACS)
$267,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$1,248
Owner-Occupied Households
25,818
The typical owner-occupied home in Monongalia County is valued at $267,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $1,248 per year — an effective rate of 0.47%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: West Virginia
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.51%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Monongalia County, West Virginia, the current county-level estimate is 0.47%, or approximately $1,880 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Monongalia County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.47% · vs West Virginia: 0.51% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,175 | $98 |
| $400,000 | $1,880 | $157 |
| $500,000 | $2,350 | $196 |
| $750,000 | $3,525 | $294 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,700 | $392 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Monongalia County0.47%
- Berkeley County0.52%
- Wood County0.59%
- Cabell County0.60%
- Kanawha County0.65%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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