Franklin County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Franklin County owners pay a median of $4,110 a year on a median home value of $265,700, an effective rate of 1.55%. That's the 7th-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

1.55%

7th highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$4,110

~$343/month

Median home value

$265,700

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Franklin County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Franklin County's 1.55% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,118
Savings at 10–15% off
$412–$618
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Franklin County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Franklin County1.55%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Franklin County's effective property tax rate is 1.55%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th 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 Franklin County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Franklin 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 $4,110 bill, 10–15% off is $411–$617 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Franklin 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 Franklin County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Franklin County is 1.55%: a median annual bill of $4,110 on a median home value of $265,700. That's the 7th-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 Franklin County?
The median Franklin County property tax bill is $4,110 a year, about $343 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Franklin County?
The deadline to complaint in Franklin County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Franklin County a high property tax area?
Franklin County's 1.55% effective rate is above the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Franklin County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you complaint your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Delaware County

Rate: 1.64%

Median bill: $6,896

Madison County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $2,437

Pickaway County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $2,438

Fairfield County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $3,123

Licking County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $3,150

Union County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $3,847

Fayette County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $1,561

Morrow County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $2,208

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