Wetzel County Assessor
Wetzel County Assessor
Wetzel County Assessor How do I... map cards tax maps farm maps Estimate Real Estate Tax Property Tax Classification Taxation Valuation Property Value Changes Real Estate Assessments Exemptions Personal Property Assessments Business Personal Property Appealing Your Property Rights Gas Industry Assessment Procedures & Potential Annual Assessment & Application Deadline FAQ Scott Lemley Wetzel County Assessor 304-455-8216 [email protected] Beth Hayes Chief Deputy 304-455-8216 [email protected] Cathy Phillips Assistant Chief Deputy 304-455-8214 [email protected] Sandy Nelson Reappraisal Deputy 304-455-8216 [email protected] Wetzel County Assessor PO Box 7 New Martinsville, WV 26155 304-455-8216 Fax: 304-455-6823 County Assessor Scott Lemley [email protected] Due to COVID-19, Wetzel County Courthouse is subject to the following: • Number of people entering will be limited. • Masks and temperature screening required. • Social distancing regulations to be observed along with all directives from the Supreme Court. Courthouse Hours: Monday 9AM – 4:30PM Tuesday 9AM – 4:30PM Wednesday 9AM – 4:30PM Thursday 9AM – 6PM Friday 9AM – 4:30PM County Assessor duties: List all properties exempt from taxation, such as that owned by federal, state, county or local governments; property used for public or charitable purpose, property used for schools and hospitals and property used for worship. Collect county and local dog taxes Determine eligibility of property owners for the Homestead and Disability Exemptions Maintain tax maps and property records and make them available for public use Collect farm statistics annually and report to the Commissioner of Agriculture Collect farm-use decal permit fees Collect mobile home permit fees Annually complete a sales ratio analysis Present to the tax commissioner a list of real property transfers of the prior assessment year by December 1st annually Supply a list of new construction and improvements exceeding $1,000 of the previous assessment year to the tax commissioner by December 1st annually Supply a list to the tax commissioner by December 1st annually of new businesses and businesses that have discontinued operations during the previous assessment year Assist the tax commissioner by providing information with respect to the taxation, classification, and valuation of non-utility and public utility property so that all property shall be more equally and uniformly assessed throughout the state Annually assist the tax commissioner in determining the current use of such real property in his/her county as the tax commissioner may require to accomplish a uniform appraisal and assessment of real property Prepare cost studies and update land values on an annual basis