West Virginia Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 West Virginia county with browseable tax-delinquent property data. Download investor-ready CSV lists free.
How West Virginia Tax Sales Work
See W. Va. Code Chapter 11A, Article 3, as amended by 2022 SB552 (redemption and interest at § 11A-3-56). Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
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West Virginia Tax Sale Questions
How much interest does a West Virginia tax lien earn?▾
1% per month — 12% per year — simple interest on the taxes, interest, and charges due at the date of sale, under W. Va. Code § 11A-3-56. The older 18% figure predates the 2022 SB552 overhaul and no longer applies.
Who runs the tax sale in West Virginia now?▾
Since the 2022 SB552 reforms, the State Auditor's Office conducts a single annual sale per county after the sheriffs certify their delinquent lists. It moved the sale away from the individual county sheriffs.
How long is the redemption period in West Virginia?▾
18 months from the date of the tax-lien sale. The property is certified to the State Auditor and held for that window; if it isn't redeemed, the Auditor makes a deed available and the purchaser must request it.
Does the amount I overbid earn interest?▾
No. Only the delinquent-tax base accrues the 1%-per-month redemption interest. Any overbid premium above that base earns nothing and is largely at risk of not being recovered, so bidding up aggressively cuts your yield.