Madison County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Madison County owners pay a median of $2,437 a year on a median home value of $231,400, an effective rate of 1.05%. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data, below 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

1.05%

52nd highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$2,437

~$203/month

Median home value

$231,400

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Madison County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Madison County's 1.05% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,430
Savings at 10–15% off
$243–$364
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Madison County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Madison County1.05%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Madison County's effective property tax rate is 1.05%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 52nd 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 Madison County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Madison 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 $2,437 bill, 10–15% off is $244–$366 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Madison 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 Madison County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Madison County is 1.05%: a median annual bill of $2,437 on a median home value of $231,400. That's the 52nd-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 Madison County?
The median Madison County property tax bill is $2,437 a year, about $203 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Madison County?
The deadline to complaint in Madison County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Madison County a high property tax area?
Madison County's 1.05% effective rate is below the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 52nd-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Madison County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you complaint your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Clark County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $1,943

Franklin County

Rate: 1.55%

Median bill: $4,110

Fayette County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $1,561

Pickaway County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $2,438

Champaign County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,938

Union County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $3,847

Greene County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $4,021

Delaware County

Rate: 1.64%

Median bill: $6,896

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