Ohio property tax calculator
A median Ohio homeowner pays $2,822 each year, which works out to 1.31% of a $214,800 median home value.
This is an estimate, not a bill. Your local taxing units set the rates, while your county assessor (an appraisal district in some states) sets your value. Check with your county first, before you pay or protest.
Property tax rate and typical bill in Ohio
Ohio's rate sits above the US figure of 0.94%. County by county, the rate ranges from 0.72% in Noble County to 2.00% in Cuyahoga County. Owner-occupied homes supply the medians, taken from Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates covering 2020 through 2024.
The yearly bill on typical home values across Ohio
| Home value | State median rate, 1.31% | Noble County, 0.72% | Cuyahoga County, 2.00% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,620 | $1,440 | $4,000 |
| $300,000 | $3,930 | $2,160 | $6,000 |
| $400,000 | $5,240 | $2,880 | $8,000 |
| $500,000 | $6,550 | $3,600 | $10,000 |
The result is multiply the home value by the effective rate. Ohio's lowest county rate is in Noble County and its highest in Cuyahoga County; the calculator applies the rate of your own county.
Property tax rates by Ohio county
- below 0.94%
- 0.94% through 1.01%
- 1.01% through 1.08%
- 1.08% through 1.25%
- 1.25% and above
The highest rates in Ohio
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | 2.00% | $3,910 |
| Montgomery County | 1.73% | $3,127 |
| Lucas County | 1.69% | $2,773 |
| Lake County | 1.62% | $3,475 |
| Greene County | 1.61% | $4,071 |
The lowest rates in Ohio
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Noble County | 0.72% | $1,180 |
| Brown County | 0.81% | $1,600 |
| Monroe County | 0.82% | $1,176 |
| Adams County | 0.83% | $1,356 |
| Pike County | 0.83% | $1,355 |
All 88 Ohio counties, listed A to Z
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 0.83% | $1,356 | $164,200 |
| Allen County | 1.12% | $1,847 | $165,300 |
| Ashland County | 0.99% | $1,858 | $186,800 |
| Ashtabula County | 1.21% | $1,928 | $159,500 |
| Athens County | 1.17% | $2,167 | $185,000 |
| Auglaize County | 0.96% | $1,828 | $189,800 |
| Belmont County | 0.95% | $1,469 | $154,900 |
| Brown County | 0.81% | $1,600 | $196,200 |
| Butler County | 1.22% | $3,141 | $258,500 |
| Carroll County | 0.94% | $1,725 | $183,100 |
| Champaign County | 1.02% | $2,084 | $204,000 |
| Clark County | 1.19% | $2,019 | $169,900 |
| Clermont County | 1.25% | $3,333 | $266,200 |
| Clinton County | 0.93% | $1,962 | $211,900 |
| Columbiana County | 1.01% | $1,527 | $151,600 |
| Coshocton County | 0.95% | $1,473 | $155,500 |
| Crawford County | 1.19% | $1,622 | $136,700 |
| Cuyahoga County | 2.00% | $3,910 | $195,400 |
| Darke County | 0.92% | $1,584 | $173,200 |
| Defiance County | 1.07% | $1,750 | $163,200 |
| Delaware County | 1.60% | $7,132 | $445,500 |
| Erie County | 1.22% | $2,428 | $199,700 |
| Fairfield County | 1.10% | $3,289 | $298,800 |
| Fayette County | 0.94% | $1,601 | $170,700 |
| Franklin County | 1.47% | $4,244 | $288,400 |
| Fulton County | 1.28% | $2,444 | $191,000 |
| Gallia County | 0.91% | $1,418 | $155,600 |
| Geauga County | 1.38% | $4,564 | $331,100 |
| Greene County | 1.61% | $4,071 | $252,200 |
| Guernsey County | 1.01% | $1,593 | $157,700 |
| Hamilton County | 1.51% | $3,652 | $241,900 |
| Hancock County | 1.00% | $2,046 | $204,700 |
| Hardin County | 1.05% | $1,590 | $151,200 |
| Harrison County | 1.05% | $1,279 | $121,500 |
| Henry County | 1.17% | $1,970 | $168,600 |
| Highland County | 0.91% | $1,533 | $168,900 |
| Hocking County | 0.99% | $1,852 | $186,400 |
| Holmes County | 1.08% | $2,888 | $267,700 |
| Huron County | 1.05% | $1,751 | $166,000 |
| Jackson County | 0.90% | $1,363 | $150,700 |
| Jefferson County | 0.98% | $1,257 | $127,800 |
| Knox County | 1.07% | $2,564 | $239,400 |
| Lake County | 1.62% | $3,475 | $214,100 |
| Lawrence County | 0.84% | $1,215 | $144,000 |
| Licking County | 1.22% | $3,364 | $275,200 |
| Logan County | 1.00% | $2,042 | $203,200 |
| Lorain County | 1.37% | $3,055 | $223,200 |
| Lucas County | 1.69% | $2,773 | $163,900 |
| Madison County | 1.02% | $2,541 | $250,100 |
| Mahoning County | 1.30% | $2,015 | $154,700 |
| Marion County | 0.95% | $1,489 | $156,800 |
| Medina County | 1.24% | $3,560 | $287,000 |
| Meigs County | 1.04% | $1,238 | $119,300 |
| Mercer County | 1.10% | $2,325 | $210,600 |
| Miami County | 0.98% | $2,254 | $229,100 |
| Monroe County | 0.82% | $1,176 | $142,700 |
| Montgomery County | 1.73% | $3,127 | $180,900 |
| Morgan County | 0.84% | $1,268 | $150,900 |
| Morrow County | 1.06% | $2,359 | $222,300 |
| Muskingum County | 0.91% | $1,649 | $182,200 |
| Noble County | 0.72% | $1,180 | $163,600 |
| Ottawa County | 1.08% | $2,378 | $219,900 |
| Paulding County | 1.03% | $1,450 | $140,800 |
| Perry County | 0.95% | $1,813 | $191,100 |
| Pickaway County | 1.00% | $2,566 | $256,800 |
| Pike County | 0.83% | $1,355 | $163,800 |
| Portage County | 1.27% | $2,877 | $227,000 |
| Preble County | 1.04% | $1,883 | $180,900 |
| Putnam County | 0.97% | $1,943 | $201,100 |
| Richland County | 1.25% | $2,061 | $164,800 |
| Ross County | 1.00% | $1,708 | $171,500 |
| Sandusky County | 1.03% | $1,659 | $160,700 |
| Scioto County | 1.06% | $1,459 | $137,900 |
| Seneca County | 1.03% | $1,599 | $154,700 |
| Shelby County | 0.95% | $1,981 | $208,100 |
| Stark County | 1.29% | $2,402 | $186,400 |
| Summit County | 1.53% | $3,195 | $208,700 |
| Trumbull County | 1.31% | $1,856 | $141,800 |
| Tuscarawas County | 1.06% | $1,962 | $185,400 |
| Union County | 1.14% | $3,947 | $344,900 |
| Van Wert County | 0.91% | $1,387 | $152,000 |
| Vinton County | 0.98% | $1,469 | $150,000 |
| Warren County | 1.20% | $4,199 | $349,400 |
| Washington County | 0.93% | $1,732 | $185,600 |
| Wayne County | 1.17% | $2,602 | $222,100 |
| Williams County | 1.05% | $1,577 | $150,000 |
| Wood County | 1.34% | $3,059 | $227,600 |
| Wyandot County | 0.86% | $1,410 | $163,400 |
For owner-occupied homes, table B25103 shows the median taxes paid on real estate and table B25077 shows the median value. Census American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 is the source. Divide the median tax by the median value to get the effective rate. Download every county as CSV.
The Ohio homestead exemption
The Homestead Exemption Part of a home's market value is shielded from tax by this credit on the property tax bill. Disabled Ohioans and low-income seniors get up to $29,700 of coverage in tax year 2026. Veterans with a disability receive $59,400.
How to apply: Submit the application to your county auditor. Form DTE 105A is used by seniors, disabled owners, and surviving spouses. After approval, no yearly reapplication is needed.
For real property, file by December 31 in the year you seek the exemption.
Source: tax.ohio.gov
How to appeal a property tax assessment in Ohio
APPEAL BYMarch 31 (the filing window runs January 1 to March 31)
Homeowners turn to their county Board of Revision with a formal complaint when an informal review is not available or does not succeed. The filing must happen between January 1 and March 31, or the complaint is ignored for that year.
The County Board of Revision holds the first hearing.
Source: tax.ohio.gov
Ohio property tax due dates
Property tax payments come in two semiannual installments. Statutory due dates fall on December 31 and June 20, though counties often push them into January or February and into July or August. Ask your county for the exact dates.
Source link: lsc.ohio.gov
Exemption for disabled veterans in Ohio
The exemption applies to veterans discharged honorably whose service-connected disability rating is 100% total, or who get 100% compensation under an individual unemployability rating. For tax year 2026, the reduction is $59,400 of value, with no income limit. Surviving spouses can qualify as well.
Source: dvs.ohio.gov
Help for homeowners with a disability
Homeowners who are permanently and totally disabled can qualify for the same homestead exemption available to seniors. You need to file either a Certificate of Disability (DTE 105E) or a certification issued by a state or federal agency that qualifies.
Source: tax.ohio.gov
The Ohio method for valuing your home
Based on market trends, the county auditor sets the assessed value of each property. Properties receive a full reappraisal every six years, and the value is updated every three years. That value is then multiplied by local millage rates.
Source: tax.ohio.gov
Other Ohio property tax rules to know
- You do not have to file again each year once you receive the homestead exemption, but you must notify the county office if your circumstances change.
- A late application is still allowed for the prior year when you qualified but did not apply.
- If you own several homes, only your principal residence qualifies. Principal residence means the home where a person is registered to vote and the home they treat as their residence under income tax rules. Source: the local office at
- A corporation, an LLC, a partnership, or another legal entity that owns a home does not qualify for the exemption, so the form of ownership the applicant holds must be listed on the application.
These rules come from cuyahogacounty.gov (a local office) and tax.ohio.gov.
Ohio compared with other states
Look up how the Ohio rate ranks among all states in the state-by-state rates, who qualifies for a homestead exemption in other states, or the appeal deadline for each state.