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Barbour County levy rate set lower for 2026–27; taxable revenue rises by $140,269
Summary
County officials recorded a proposed levy rate of 12.43 for FY 2026–27, down from 13.31, and reported a property tax revenue increase of $140,269 compared with FY26. Officials discussed the roll-back mechanism and its effect on new revenues before approving the estimate.
Barbour County’s proposed levy rate for fiscal year 2026–27 is 12.43, down from 13.31 in FY26, according to the commission record. The meeting minutes state that property tax revenues increased by $140,269 compared with the previous fiscal year, and commissioners discussed how the state roll-back mechanism affects new revenues.
The commission record does not attribute the revenue and rate figures to a specific speaker; they were presented as part of the Levy Estimate material. Commissioners approved the overall levy estimate and directed that it be submitted to the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office for formal review.
