The Harrison County Assessor’s Office is currently assisting the public from 9:30-4:00.

We are encouraging you to please use our online resources or call with questions we can answer over the phone

Here is the current list of phone numbers to help you with your Assessment needs:

• Individual Assessments 304-624-8514
• Business Assessments 304-624-8659
• Mobile Home Assessments 304-624-8517
• Homestead Exemptions 304-624-8540
• Real Estate Division 304-624-8524
• Oil and Gas/Minerals Division 304-624-8523
• Taxes Due (how much you owe) 304-624-8685
• License Information 304-624-8688

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.

From Joseph R. "Rocky" Romano - Assessor

My staff and I strive for 100% taxpayer satisfaction. Our goal has always been to make the Harrison County Assessor's Office a pleasant place to do business. I hope to have courteous, friendly employees. We strive to treat everyone fairly and to demonstrate patience and a positive attitude in solving problems or addressing complaints. My number one priority is to assist you. If you have any questions or comments, I am available to talk or meet with you personally.

REMINDER FROM THE ASSESSOR
BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURNS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

As a business owner in the State of West Virginia, you are subject to ad valorem taxes based on personal property owned by your business July 1, 2020 for the 2021 tax year. West Virginia Code requires that we estimate personal property tax assessments for all businesses that fail to file a return and would be subject to penalties and interest.

If you are a new business and did not receive a return, or have not filed, you should contact our office before SEPTEMBER 1. Forms may also be obtained from our website here: Forms

Our office is open to the public from 9:30-4:00 Monday through Friday for your convenience in answering any questions, or you may call us at 304-624-8514 or 304-624-8517.

REMINDER FROM THE ASSESSOR
FARM USE APPLICATIONS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Applications for Farm Use Valuations and the WV State Farm Census were mailed to agricultural property owners and operators who met qualifications and guidelines the previous year.

These forms request the minimum information necessary to determine eligibility. The Harrison County Assessor’s Office encourages farm property owners to complete these forms immediately. If you have not filed and need assistance or need forms, our office is open to the public Monday-Friday 9:30-4:00 or call (304) 624-8524 or (304) 624-8727. You can also file online: File Online

If mailing your return, it must be received no later than September 1, 2020.

Online Assessments

Harrison County Assessor's office is now accepting Assessments online.
File online here

Assessment & Tax Satellite Locations

Harrison County Assessor, Rocky Romano and Harrison County Sheriff, Robert Matheny, will be collaborating to provide assistance with Individual Personal Property and Business Assessments, WV State Farm Census and New Homestead/Disability Exemption Applications.

Payment for Personal Property and/or Real Estate Taxes can be accepted at the sites.

Satellite times: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

August 20, 2020 Spelter Fire Department

Note from Assessor

The 2020 WV State Farm Census Form must be returned to the Assessor’s Office by September 1, 2020 after Forms received after September 1, 2020 will not be accepted per state regulations

Tax Estimator / Oil and Gas Calculator

New features have been added to our website. If you would like to Estimate your Oil and Gas Taxes or Estimate your Taxes you can now do that through the links provided or from the Real Estate Dropdown menu.

Classification and Unrecorded Land Contracts

If a taxpayer does not provide our office with a copy of an Unrecorded Land Contract they will not be eligible for the Class II - Owner Occupied status. The burden of proof for classification falls on the property owner. The Harrison County Assessors office has no record of unrecorded land contracts unless the taxpayer provides this proof. Therefore, we are not in error classifying these properties as Class III or IV.

Our office will no longer exonerate properties that were acquired via an unrecorded land contract that was not provided to our office by the taxpayer. The County Commission can only approve exonerations due to a clerical error. Therefore, exonerations will no longer be submitted for this reason. We will correct classification on only the current and future years at the time that proper documentation is provided by the taxpayer.