HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
Lincoln County Assessor would like to remind county residents that July 1, 2023, through December 1, 2023, is the signup period for Homestead Exemption for the 2024 property tax year.
Anyone who will be 65 years or older before June 30, 2024, or who is permanently and totally disabled may apply for the exemption.
The Homestead Exemption reduces the real property assessment on homes by $20,000. For some, depending on the “fair market value” of the owner occupied property, this reduction may completely eliminate the property taxes on their real estate.
To be eligible, the applicant must have lived on the property for at least six months and must have been a resident of West Virginia for the two years prior to the 2024 tax year. The exemption can only be applied to owner-occupied residential real property. Anyone who has previously been approved for Homestead Exemption need not apply again.
Call the county assessor’s office at 304-824-7878, Ext. 241, for more information.
BOARD OF REVIEW AND EQUALIZATION
In accordance with Chapter 11, Article 3, Section 2A of the WV Code, I am herewith notifying you that your current Real or Personal Property Assessment for the forthcoming year may increase by 10% or more.
If you believe an adjustment in the assessed value is necessary, you should contact the CountyCommission sitting as a Board of Review and Equalization.
The Board of Review and Equalization will meet on TBD. The date for the industrial and mineral hearings will be on TBD.
Should you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to stop by the Assessor’s office or give us a call at (304)-824-7878 Ext 241.
Contact Information
LINCOLN CO. ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Phone: 304-824-7878 ext. 241
Fax: 304- 824-2012
Office Hours:
Monday- Friday
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m
Mailing Address:
Lincoln County Assessor
PO Box 373
Hamlin, WV 25523
Physical Address:
Lincoln County Courthouse
8000 Court Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523