Monroe County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Monroe County owners pay a median of $1,148 a year on a median home value of $132,000, an effective rate of 0.87%. That's the 84th-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

0.87%

84th highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$1,148

~$96/month

Median home value

$132,000

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Monroe County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Monroe County's 0.87% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,148
Savings at 10–15% off
$115–$172
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Monroe County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Monroe County0.87%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Monroe County's effective property tax rate is 0.87%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 84th 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 Monroe County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Monroe 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 $1,148 bill, 10–15% off is $115–$172 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Monroe 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 Monroe County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Monroe County is 0.87%: a median annual bill of $1,148 on a median home value of $132,000. That's the 84th-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 Monroe County?
The median Monroe County property tax bill is $1,148 a year, about $96 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Monroe County?
The deadline to complaint in Monroe County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Monroe County a high property tax area?
Monroe County's 0.87% effective rate is below the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 84th-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Monroe County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you complaint your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Noble County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $1,178

Belmont County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $1,420

Washington County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $1,665

Guernsey County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,561

Harrison County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,226

Morgan County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $1,216

Muskingum County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $1,609

Jefferson County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,220

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