Our Community
The City of Weirton has a rich tradition of family life in a small town environment. Our city offers a lifestyle that is hard to find in larger cities. Many of residents choose to live here because of the benefits for both family and business.
Cost of Living:
The cost of living in the Weirton Area is far below the National average.
Population:
Weirton – 19,250 (July 2006)
Hancock County – 31,507
Brooke County – 24,785
Age:
Median Age of Weirton (consisting of Hancock & Brooke Counties) – 43.5
Public Housing:
Housing for the Elderly and Low Income Families and Individuals:
Freedom Place I 304-748-3260
Freedom Place II 304-748-7150
Overbrook Towers 304-797-8530
For more information and demographics about Weirton, click here.
Licenses:
Auto Tags must be transferred within 30 days after moving into the State:
Contact: AAA 304-748-1616.
Motor Vehicle Law:
DMV(Weirton) 800-642-9066
Please visit the WV Department of Transportation website for the most current information on licensing, titles and other transportation-related topics. This site also provides links to other relevant WV State Government sites.
Personal:
General & Property Tax
Personal Income Tax
Consumers Sales & Use tax - The rate is 6% on the gross proceeds of taxable retail sales
Purchases for Trade or Business are exempt
For more information contact City of Weirton Tax Department 304-558-8500
Miscellaneous Assessments:
Police, Fire, & Service Fee Municipal Service Fee
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