Erie County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Erie County owners pay a median of $2,330 a year on a median home value of $183,900, an effective rate of 1.27%. That's the 21st-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

1.27%

21st highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$2,330

~$194/month

Median home value

$183,900

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Erie County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Erie County's 1.27% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,336
Savings at 10–15% off
$234–$350
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Erie County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Erie County1.27%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Erie County's effective property tax rate is 1.27%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 21st 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 Erie County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Erie 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 $2,330 bill, 10–15% off is $233–$350 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Erie 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 Erie County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Erie County is 1.27%: a median annual bill of $2,330 on a median home value of $183,900. That's the 21st-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 Erie County?
The median Erie County property tax bill is $2,330 a year, about $194 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Erie County?
The deadline to complaint in Erie County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Erie County a high property tax area?
Erie County's 1.27% effective rate is above the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 21st-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Erie County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you complaint your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Huron County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,664

Lorain County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,992

Ottawa County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $2,181

Sandusky County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $1,621

Seneca County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $1,489

Medina County

Rate: 1.29%

Median bill: $3,448

Ashland County

Rate: 1.02%

Median bill: $1,787

Crawford County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $1,509

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