Portage County, OH Property Taxes (2026)

Portage County owners pay a median of $2,728 a year on a median home value of $210,500, an effective rate of 1.30%. That's the 17th-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

1.30%

17th highest of 88 in OH

Median annual bill

$2,728

~$227/month

Median home value

$210,500

Ohio county median

1.08%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Portage County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Portage County's 1.30% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,737
Savings at 10–15% off
$274–$410
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Portage County vs. Ohio vs. U.S. property tax rates

Portage County1.30%
Ohio county median1.08%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Portage County's effective property tax rate is 1.30%, vs. 1.08% for the median Ohio county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 17th 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 Portage County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your complaint before the deadline

    The Portage 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 $2,728 bill, 10–15% off is $273–$409 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Ohio

Ohio homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Portage 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 Portage County, Ohio?
The median effective property tax rate in Portage County is 1.30%: a median annual bill of $2,728 on a median home value of $210,500. That's the 17th-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 Portage County?
The median Portage County property tax bill is $2,728 a year, about $227 a month, compared with a Ohio county median of $1,856.
What is the deadline to complaint property taxes in Portage County?
The deadline to complaint in Portage County is March 31. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Portage County a high property tax area?
Portage County's 1.30% effective rate is above the Ohio county median of 1.08% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 17th-highest rate of 88 Ohio counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Portage County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you complaint your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Summit County

Rate: 1.54%

Median bill: $3,018

Geauga County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $4,533

Trumbull County

Rate: 1.41%

Median bill: $1,806

Mahoning County

Rate: 1.40%

Median bill: $1,975

Stark County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $2,342

Cuyahoga County

Rate: 2.08%

Median bill: $3,819

Columbiana County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $1,488

Medina County

Rate: 1.29%

Median bill: $3,448

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