PUBLIC NOTICE
Board of Review and Equalization
The County Commission of Jefferson County will convene as a Board of Review and Equalization in the County Commission Courtroom at the Courthouse of said County, 100 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing and equalizing assessments returned by the Assessor of Jefferson County for the tax year 2026.
If you disagree with your appraisal, you may appeal by filing a written petition for an informal review with your county Assessor within eight (8) business days of receiving your Notice of Increase in Assessment.
Please be advised that questions of property tax class changes, questions of taxability or late filing requesting of farm use valuation shall not be addressed.
The Jefferson County Commission will continue to sit as a Board of Review and Equalization in February, 2026 and hold hearings at the Courthouse of said County, 100 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV on the following dates and times:
Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:30 p.m.
Persons wishing to appear before the Commission should apply with the Assessor’s office no later than Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in order to complete the proper forms and to schedule a hearing date prior to the planned final hearing date of Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Given under my hand this 8th day of January, 2026. /s/
JACQUELINE C. SHADLE, COUNTY CLERK
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