West Virginia Code
Article 1A. Appraisal of Property
§11-1A-24. Creation and Use of Appraisal Manual

The Tax Commissioner shall develop, or cause to be developed, appraisal manuals for all species of property, for use in making statewide reappraisals. These manuals shall be used by the Tax Commissioner, county assessors, county commissions, the board of public works and any property appraisal firm or firms employed to assist in making statewide reappraisals. These manuals shall, at a minimum: (1) Provide guidelines for determining the appraised value of all species of property that are consistent with this article; (2) establish work procedures; and (3) promote uniformity of approach to tasks. The Tax Commissioner and his designated agents shall consult with each of the county assessors in the preparation of all such manuals.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 11. Taxation

Article 1A. Appraisal of Property

§11-1A-1. Tax Commissioner to Appraise Property to Ascertain Value; Relating Reappraisal to Specified Base Year; Powers and Duties of Tax Commissioner Regarding Statewide Reappraisals

§11-1A-2. Base Year for First Reappraisal

§11-1A-3. Definitions

§11-1A-4. Identification of Property to Be Appraised; Persons Required to Make Return

§11-1A-5. Property Excepted From Listing for Appraisal

§11-1A-6. Supplemental Information Required to Be Filed

§11-1A-7. When Valuations Not Certified

§11-1A-8. Ascertainment of Assessed Value as of July 1, 1983

§11-1A-9. Subsequent Alterations in Property; Economic Change

§11-1A-10. Valuation of Farm Property

§11-1A-11. Valuation of Certain Classes or Species of Property; Reserve Coal Properties; Oil Producing Properties; Gas Producing Properties; Timberland; Active Mining Mineral Interest; Commercial Real Property and Industrial Land; Commercial and Indu...

§11-1A-12. Division of Functions Between the Tax Commissioner and Assessor; Local Exceptions to Value; Revisions by Tax Commissioner; Participation by Assessor in Hearings and Appeals

§11-1A-13. Assurance of Fair Treatment

§11-1A-14. Release of Results of Statewide Reappraisal; Legislative Rule Regarding Changes in Quality or Quantity of Property; Publication and Certification of Statewide Reappraisal

§11-1A-15. Appraisal of Property; Lists to County Officials

§11-1A-16. Administrative Review of Appraisal

§11-1A-17. Review of Appraisal by the County Commission Sitting as an Administrative Appraisal Review Board

§11-1A-18. Review by Circuit Court on Certiorari

§11-1A-19. Subsequent Statewide Reappraisals Required

§11-1A-20. Cooperation of Other Agencies of State and Local Government

§11-1A-21. Electronic Data Processing System Network for Property Tax Administration

§11-1A-22. Phase-In, Determination Thereof, Application and Limitations

§11-1A-23. Confidentiality and Disclosure of Property Tax Returns and Return Information; Offenses; Penalties

§11-1A-24. Creation and Use of Appraisal Manual

§11-1A-26. Appraisal of Corporate Property; Reports to Tax Commissioner by Corporations

§11-1A-28. Review Appraisal Requirements; Qualifications of Review Appraisers With Respect to Residential Property; Review Appraisers to Be Competent Witnesses

§11-1A-29. Requirements for State Employees and Employees of Designated Agents; Legislative Findings; Modification of Existing Contract for Mass Appraisal; Exemption of Certain Appraisal Employees of Tax Commissioner From Civil Service

§11-1A-29a. Duty of Tax Commissioner, Assessors, Sheriffs and County Commissions in Valuation of Property

§11-1A-30. Severability