Cabell County, West Virginia

Tax Lien91,489 residents

County research last verified 2026-07. Office holders, platforms, and deposit rules change — re-confirm anything time-sensitive.

Sale typestate default

Tax Lien

Redemption periodstate default

18 months from sale

Investor returnstate default

12% per annum statutory

Governing statutestate default

West Virginia Code Ch. 11A

Notes

West Virginia hybrid (tax lien followed by tax deed). Cabell County (Huntington) Sheriff / county tax sale process sells tax liens; after statutory period (~18 months for lien stage under WV practice) holders may pursue tax deed. Confirm exact 2026 sale date, platform (in-person vs. online), and registration with Cabell County Sheriff Tax Office / county clerk publications. Huntington's medical (Marshall/medical center) and river industrial base affect both demand and parcel condition diligence.

Auction logistics

Format

County tax lien sale as noticed (confirm platform)

Frequency

Annually when noticed — confirm 2026 date with Sheriff Tax Office

Platform

Cabell County Sheriff — Tax Sale / Delinquent Taxes ↗

Deposit rules

Register and fund per published tax sale rules. Certified funds common. Confirm deposit and same-day payment requirements before sale day.

Title risk

Liens that survive the sale

Lien certificate stage does not clear title. After tax deed properly issues, most junior private liens are cut off; federal liens can survive. Full title search mandatory.

Quiet title

Often used after tax deed for insurable title in Huntington market.