Clermont County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Clermont County owners pay a median of $3,141 a year on a median home value of $245,600, an effective rate of 1.28%. That's the 20th-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data, above the Ohio county median of 1.08%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.28%

20th highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$3,141

~$262/month

Median home value

$245,600

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Clermont County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Clermont County's 1.28% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,144
Savings at 10–15% off
$314–$472
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Clermont County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Clermont County1.28%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Clermont County's effective property tax rate is 1.28%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 20th of 88 in Ohio. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to complaint your property taxes in Clermont County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Clermont County Auditor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Clermont County deadline is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Auditor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,141 bill, 10–15% off is $314–$471 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Clermont County Auditor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clermont County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Clermont County is 1.28%: a median annual bill of $3,141 on a median home value of $245,600. That's the 20th-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Clermont County?
The median Clermont County property tax bill is $3,141 a year, about $262 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Clermont County?
The deadline to complaint in Clermont County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Clermont County a high property tax area?
Clermont County's 1.28% effective rate is above the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 20th-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Clermont County property taxes?
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Property taxes in nearby counties

Brown County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $1,497

Hamilton County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $3,461

Warren County

Rate: 1.27%

Median bill: $4,076

Highland County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,475

Clinton County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,816

Butler County

Rate: 1.24%

Median bill: $3,010

Adams County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $1,303

Greene County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $4,021

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