The school levy rates are staying the same. Voting to renew the school levy would continue the existing rates rather than increase them. That means no increase in the school levy rate itself.

However, your total property-tax bill can still change if your property's assessed value or exemptions change, or if other tax rates change.

West Virginia's property classifications generally work like this:

Your class depends on the property and its use, not just whether you live in Kanawha County. Check your assessment or tax ticket, or confirm with the county assessor. Rental and business properties can be classified differently from an owner-occupied home.