Cleveland County, OK Property Taxes (2026)

Cleveland County owners pay a median of $2,288 a year on a median home value of $222,800, an effective rate of 1.03%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma counties with Census data, above the Oklahoma county median of 0.63%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.03%

1st highest of 77 in OK

Median annual bill

$2,288

~$191/month

Median home value

$222,800

Oklahoma county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Cleveland County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Cleveland County's 1.03% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,295
Savings at 10–15% off
$229–$344
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Cleveland County vs. Oklahoma vs. U.S. property tax rates

Cleveland County1.03%
Oklahoma county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Cleveland County's effective property tax rate is 1.03%, vs. 0.63% for the median Oklahoma county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 1st of 77 in Oklahoma. 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 appeal your property taxes in Cleveland County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Cleveland County deadline is Varies by county. 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 Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,288 bill, 10–15% off is $229–$343 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Oklahoma

Oklahoma homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Cleveland County Assessor 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 Cleveland County, Oklahoma?
The median effective property tax rate in Cleveland County is 1.03%: a median annual bill of $2,288 on a median home value of $222,800. That's the 1st-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma 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 Cleveland County?
The median Cleveland County property tax bill is $2,288 a year, about $191 a month, compared with a Oklahoma county median of $813.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Cleveland County?
The deadline to appeal in Cleveland County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Cleveland County a high property tax area?
Cleveland County's 1.03% effective rate is above the Oklahoma county median of 0.63% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Cleveland County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

McClain County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $1,868

Pottawatomie County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,013

Oklahoma County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $2,045

Grady County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,321

Garvin County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $750

Seminole County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $552

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $813

Canadian County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $2,259

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