Holmes County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Holmes County owners pay a median of $2,802 a year on a median home value of $251,800, an effective rate of 1.11%. That's the 37th-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

1.11%

37th highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$2,802

~$234/month

Median home value

$251,800

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Holmes County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Holmes County's 1.11% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$2,795
Savings at 10–15% off
$279–$419
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Holmes County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Holmes County1.11%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Holmes County's effective property tax rate is 1.11%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 37th 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 Holmes County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Holmes 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 $2,802 bill, 10–15% off is $280–$420 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Holmes 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 Holmes County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Holmes County is 1.11%: a median annual bill of $2,802 on a median home value of $251,800. That's the 37th-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 Holmes County?
The median Holmes County property tax bill is $2,802 a year, about $234 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Holmes County?
The deadline to complaint in Holmes County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Holmes County a high property tax area?
Holmes County's 1.11% effective rate is above the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 37th-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Holmes County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you complaint your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Wayne County

Rate: 1.20%

Median bill: $2,457

Coshocton County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,378

Tuscarawas County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $1,910

Ashland County

Rate: 1.02%

Median bill: $1,787

Knox County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $2,345

Stark County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $2,342

Richland County

Rate: 1.29%

Median bill: $1,984

Medina County

Rate: 1.29%

Median bill: $3,448

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