Ottawa County, OK Property Taxes (2026)

Ottawa County owners pay a median of $708 a year on a median home value of $114,300, an effective rate of 0.62%. That's the 42nd-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma counties with Census data, below 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

0.62%

42nd highest of 77 in OK

Median annual bill

$708

~$59/month

Median home value

$114,300

Oklahoma county median

0.63%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Ottawa County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Ottawa County's 0.62% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$709
Savings at 10–15% off
$71–$106
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Ottawa County vs. Oklahoma vs. U.S. property tax rates

Ottawa County0.62%
Oklahoma county median0.63%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Ottawa County's effective property tax rate is 0.62%, vs. 0.63% for the median Oklahoma county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 42nd 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 Ottawa County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Ottawa 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 $708 bill, 10–15% off is $71–$106 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Oklahoma

Oklahoma homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Oklahoma?
The median effective property tax rate in Ottawa County is 0.62%: a median annual bill of $708 on a median home value of $114,300. That's the 42nd-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 Ottawa County?
The median Ottawa County property tax bill is $708 a year, about $59 a month, compared with a Oklahoma county median of $813.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Ottawa County?
The deadline to appeal in Ottawa County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Ottawa County a high property tax area?
Ottawa County's 0.62% effective rate is below the Oklahoma county median of 0.63% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 42nd-highest rate of 77 Oklahoma counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Ottawa County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Craig County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $775

Delaware County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $971

Mayes County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,153

Nowata County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $860

Rogers County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,739

Washington County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,505

Cherokee County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $905

Adair County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $530

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