West Virginia
West Virginia sets a flat 12% annual rate with an 18-month redemption period before the certificate holder can move toward a deed.
Deep-dive guideSurplus funds after a West Virginia tax sale →
Miss the 2-year window and it goes to the state school fund, not back to the county.
West Virginia county auctions
Full calendar →We haven't sourced specific upcoming West Virginia county sale dates yet — that's a manual, county-by-county research process and we're working through states one at a time. The full auction calendar covers every state we've verified so far, and deal alerts will email you the moment a West Virginia sale gets added.
Quick answers
Is West Virginia a tax lien or tax deed state?+
West Virginia is a tax lien certificate state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in West Virginia?+
In West Virginia, the rate is: 12% flat.
How long is the redemption period in West Virginia?+
The redemption period in West Virginia is 18 months.
Not sure how West Virginia's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.