West Virginia Property Tax Exemptions for Seniors

West Virginia property tax exemptions for seniors: what you get, who qualifies and how to apply, from the official source.

West Virginia has 206,431 owner households headed by someone 65 or older (37.8% of owners; median home year built 1976). The statewide senior exemption below is what those owners typically claim through their county office.

Verified West Virginia details: What you get: The first $20,000 of assessed value of your home is exempt. Who qualifies: Owners 65 or older living in owner-occupied residential property. How to apply: Apply with your county assessor.

In West Virginia the same dollar figure covers both age and disability: owners 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled claim The first $20,000 of assessed value of your home is exempt. Proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s license or passport) or the disability documentation your county lists is enough; you do not file two exemptions for the same amount.

How neighbors handle this

• Kentucky: For the 2025-2026 assessment years, $49,100 is deducted from the assessed value of your home.

Neighbor figures are from the same verified official sources we cite on each page. Always confirm with the West Virginia county office before filing.

For context, West Virginia’s main statewide homeowner program is the Homestead Exemption: Exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value of your home. Seniors usually file the same way as other owners unless the rows above say otherwise: Apply with your county assessor.

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (state FIPS 54). Exemption figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

What you get

The first $20,000 of assessed value of your home is exempt.

Who qualifies

Owners 65 or older living in owner-occupied residential property.

How to apply

Apply with your county assessor.

Source: West Virginia State Tax Department. Figures checked against the official page on 2026-11-04.

See also: West Virginia overview · Seniors exemptions in other states · Savings calculator

What property tax exemptions are there for seniors in West Virginia?

The first $20,000 of assessed value of your home is exempt.

How do seniors apply in West Virginia?

Apply with your county assessor.