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TAX LEVY RATE

WV CODE 11-3-10 requires that you report in writing all taxable property owned by you to the Assessor between July 1 to October 1. Failure to file will result in a penalty along with difficulty in obtaining vehicle and boat licenses. Levy Rate subject to change each year.

Definitions

  • Municipalities: Elk Garden, Keyser, Piedmont, Ridgeley and Carpendale
  • "Districts" include the communities of Cabin Run, Elk, Frankfort, New Creek, Piedmont Independent and Welton.
  • YOU PAY TAXES BY LAW ON 60% OF MARKET VALUE.

Class I Taxes

Are applicable to property such as farm machinery and livestock.

Levy Rates for 2006 Per $100
Districts 0.6034
Elk Garden 0
Keyser Municipal 0
Piedmont Municipal 0
Ridgeley Municipal 0
Carpendale Municipal 0

Class II Taxes

Are applicable to property such as owner-occupied homes and lands that adjoin residences and active farms.

Levy Rates for 2006 Per $100
Districts 1.2068
Elk Garden 1.4568
Keyser Municipal 1.5818
Piedmont Municipal 1.5818
Ridgeley Municipal 1.4568
Carpendale Municipal 1.4534

Class III and IV Taxes

Are applicable to property such as business locations, industrial, rental properties and vacant lands or lots not used by owner as a residence, vehicles, boats, aircraft, campers, and above ground swimming pools.

Class III taxes are for Districts and Class IV taxes are for municipals within the county. The levy rate is higher in municipals.

Levy Rates for 2006 Per $100
Districts 2.4136
Elk Garden 2.9136
Keyser Municipal 3.1636
Piedmont Municipal 3.1636
Ridgeley Municipal 2.9136
Carpendale Municipal 2.9068