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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.
| Districts |
0.4260 |
| 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.
| Districts |
1.1938 |
| Elk Garden |
1.4438 |
| Keyser Municipal |
1.5688 |
| Piedmont Municipal |
1.5688 |
| Ridgeley Municipal |
1.4438 |
| Carpendale Municipal |
1.4438 |
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.
| Districts |
2.3876 |
| Elk Garden |
2.8876 |
| Keyser Municipal |
3.1376 |
| Piedmont Municipal |
3.1376 |
| Ridgeley Municipal |
2.8876 |
| Carpendale Municipal |
2.8876 |
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