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Ohio Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 88 Ohio counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can complaint their assessment. The deadline to complaint is March 31.

Effective Tax Rate

1.00%

Lower than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$173,050

Median Annual Tax Bill

$1,856

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Ohio?

Property taxes in Ohio are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Ohio counties is 1.00%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to complaint the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 88 Ohio Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Adams County0.83%$157,500$1,303
Allen County1.13%$158,400$1,782
Ashland County1.02%$175,900$1,787
Ashtabula County1.26%$149,600$1,890
Athens County1.20%$173,800$2,094
Auglaize County0.96%$182,000$1,756
Belmont County0.99%$143,000$1,420
Brown County0.83%$181,100$1,497
Butler County1.24%$243,000$3,010
Carroll County0.97%$174,500$1,688
Champaign County1.04%$186,300$1,938
Clark County1.25%$155,900$1,943
Clermont County1.28%$245,600$3,141
Clinton County0.94%$192,800$1,816
Columbiana County1.07%$139,100$1,488
Coshocton County0.97%$142,300$1,378
Crawford County1.22%$123,600$1,509
Cuyahoga County2.08%$183,200$3,819
Darke County0.93%$169,100$1,572
Defiance County1.12%$150,900$1,686
Delaware County1.64%$419,500$6,896
Erie County1.27%$183,900$2,330
Fairfield County1.15%$272,200$3,123
Fayette County0.96%$162,200$1,561
Franklin County1.55%$265,700$4,110
Fulton County1.33%$176,000$2,348
Gallia County1.00%$135,000$1,351
Geauga County1.49%$305,100$4,533
Greene County1.69%$238,000$4,021
Guernsey County1.01%$154,100$1,561
Hamilton County1.53%$225,700$3,461
Hancock County1.00%$196,500$1,966
Hardin County1.12%$134,800$1,513
Harrison County1.04%$118,000$1,226
Henry County1.18%$166,000$1,954
Highland County0.94%$157,000$1,475
Hocking County1.01%$172,300$1,748
Holmes County1.11%$251,800$2,802
Huron County1.05%$158,900$1,664
Jackson County0.95%$140,400$1,339
Jefferson County1.01%$120,600$1,220
Knox County1.07%$218,300$2,345
Lake County1.70%$199,900$3,405
Lawrence County0.88%$135,600$1,193
Licking County1.26%$250,700$3,150
Logan County1.05%$186,200$1,947
Lorain County1.44%$207,200$2,992
Lucas County1.75%$155,200$2,710
Madison County1.05%$231,400$2,437
Mahoning County1.40%$141,100$1,975
Marion County0.98%$146,200$1,432
Medina County1.29%$268,000$3,448
Meigs County0.99%$113,400$1,117
Mercer County1.08%$208,600$2,249
Miami County1.01%$209,200$2,106
Monroe County0.87%$132,000$1,148
Montgomery County1.78%$167,400$2,975
Morgan County0.91%$134,200$1,216
Morrow County1.10%$200,800$2,208
Muskingum County0.95%$170,100$1,609
Noble County0.79%$149,300$1,178
Ottawa County1.09%$200,700$2,181
Paulding County1.09%$126,800$1,382
Perry County0.93%$178,300$1,656
Pickaway County1.03%$235,700$2,438
Pike County0.85%$148,500$1,269
Portage County1.30%$210,500$2,728
Preble County1.08%$171,100$1,841
Putnam County0.98%$191,600$1,870
Richland County1.29%$154,000$1,984
Ross County0.99%$158,500$1,577
Sandusky County1.06%$152,500$1,621
Scioto County1.07%$132,300$1,417
Seneca County1.09%$136,200$1,489
Shelby County1.01%$190,300$1,919
Stark County1.32%$177,700$2,342
Summit County1.54%$195,700$3,018
Trumbull County1.41%$128,100$1,806
Tuscarawas County1.08%$176,800$1,910
Union County1.25%$306,600$3,847
Van Wert County0.97%$137,300$1,327
Vinton County1.09%$131,700$1,432
Warren County1.27%$319,700$4,076
Washington County0.96%$174,100$1,665
Wayne County1.20%$204,600$2,457
Williams County1.16%$140,000$1,624
Wood County1.36%$214,400$2,911
Wyandot County0.89%$159,500$1,417

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

2.08%

Cuyahoga County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.79%

Noble County

Highest Tax Bill

$6,896

Delaware County

Lowest Tax Bill

$1,117

Meigs County

Think your property is over-assessed?

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How to Complaint Your Ohio Property Taxes

Filing a property tax complaint in Ohio is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your complaint before the deadline (March 31).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

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