Montgomery County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Montgomery County owners pay a median of $2,975 a year on a median home value of $167,400, an effective rate of 1.78%. That's the 2nd-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

1.78%

2nd highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$2,975

~$248/month

Median home value

$167,400

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Montgomery County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Montgomery County's 1.78% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,980
Savings at 10–15% off
$298–$447
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Montgomery County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Montgomery County1.78%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Montgomery County's effective property tax rate is 1.78%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd 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 Montgomery County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Montgomery 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 $2,975 bill, 10–15% off is $298–$446 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Montgomery County is 1.78%: a median annual bill of $2,975 on a median home value of $167,400. That's the 2nd-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 Montgomery County?
The median Montgomery County property tax bill is $2,975 a year, about $248 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Montgomery County?
The deadline to complaint in Montgomery County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Montgomery County a high property tax area?
Montgomery County's 1.78% effective rate is above the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Montgomery County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you complaint your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Preble County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $1,841

Miami County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $2,106

Greene County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $4,021

Warren County

Rate: 1.27%

Median bill: $4,076

Butler County

Rate: 1.24%

Median bill: $3,010

Clark County

Rate: 1.25%

Median bill: $1,943

Darke County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,572

Clinton County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,816

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