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West Virginia Property Classifications
In West Virginia, real property is classified based on its primary present-day use for assessment and valuation purposes. The state employs a standardized system with seven main property classes: Residential, Apartment, Farm, Commercial, Industrial, Exempt, and Utility. Understanding these classifications is crucial for property owners, as they impact how properties are appraised and taxed.
Definitions
R - Residential
One to four family residential use.
A - Apartment
Multi-family use (Five or more families).
F - Farm
Rural properties, generally defined by a minimum acreage requirement, and usually but not necessarily devoted to agriculture.
C - Commercial
Properties devoted to trade, services, and recreational uses.
I - Industrial
Properties devoted to the manufacturing and/or processing of products.
X - Exempt
Non-taxable properties.
U - Utility
properties devoted to the production of public utility commodities or services under the control of governmental agencies such as a Public Utility Commission.