Ohio Property Tax Rates by County
Ohio homeowners pay a median $2,822 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.31% on a median home value of $214,800 — 40% higher than the national median of 0.94%, and the 11th highest of the 50 states and D.C.
Median effective rate
1.31%
U.S.: 0.94%
Median annual tax
$2,822
U.S.: $3,119
Median home value
$214,800
U.S.: $332,700
Share of owner income
3.1%
U.S.: 3.1%
Highest-rate county
Cuyahoga County
2.00% · lowest: Noble County (0.72%)
Property tax rates across Ohio
Property tax in every Ohio county
Median effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value (Census ACS 2020-2024). Click a column to sort.
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Share of income | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga County | 2.00% | $3,910 | $195,400 | 4.4% | 329,173 |
| Montgomery County | 1.73% | $3,127 | $180,900 | 3.7% | 144,482 |
| Lucas County | 1.69% | $2,773 | $163,900 | 3.3% | 113,549 |
| Lake County | 1.62% | $3,475 | $214,100 | 3.7% | 76,626 |
| Greene County | 1.61% | $4,071 | $252,200 | 3.6% | 46,348 |
| Delaware County | 1.60% | $7,132 | $445,500 | 4.6% | 64,607 |
| Summit County | 1.53% | $3,195 | $208,700 | 3.5% | 156,137 |
| Hamilton County | 1.51% | $3,652 | $241,900 | 3.6% | 210,407 |
| Franklin County | 1.47% | $4,244 | $288,400 | 4.0% | 292,123 |
| Geauga County | 1.38% | $4,564 | $331,100 | 3.8% | 31,217 |
| Lorain County | 1.37% | $3,055 | $223,200 | 3.4% | 94,405 |
| Wood County | 1.34% | $3,059 | $227,600 | 3.1% | 34,939 |
| Trumbull County | 1.31% | $1,856 | $141,800 | 2.7% | 61,705 |
| Mahoning County | 1.30% | $2,015 | $154,700 | 2.8% | 68,902 |
| Stark County | 1.29% | $2,402 | $186,400 | 2.9% | 107,964 |
| Fulton County | 1.28% | $2,444 | $191,000 | 2.9% | 13,616 |
| Portage County | 1.27% | $2,877 | $227,000 | 3.0% | 45,768 |
| Clermont County | 1.25% | $3,333 | $266,200 | 3.3% | 62,567 |
| Richland County | 1.25% | $2,061 | $164,800 | 2.8% | 34,036 |
| Medina County | 1.24% | $3,560 | $287,000 | 3.3% | 58,653 |
| Licking County | 1.22% | $3,364 | $275,200 | 3.3% | 50,603 |
| Erie County | 1.22% | $2,428 | $199,700 | 2.8% | 23,352 |
| Butler County | 1.22% | $3,141 | $258,500 | 3.1% | 102,675 |
| Ashtabula County | 1.21% | $1,928 | $159,500 | 2.7% | 29,689 |
| Warren County | 1.20% | $4,199 | $349,400 | 3.4% | 73,084 |
| Clark County | 1.19% | $2,019 | $169,900 | 2.6% | 38,844 |
| Crawford County | 1.19% | $1,622 | $136,700 | 2.4% | 13,204 |
| Wayne County | 1.17% | $2,602 | $222,100 | 3.1% | 33,965 |
| Athens County | 1.17% | $2,167 | $185,000 | 2.8% | 13,899 |
| Henry County | 1.17% | $1,970 | $168,600 | 2.3% | 9,450 |
| Union County | 1.14% | $3,947 | $344,900 | 3.1% | 19,186 |
| Allen County | 1.12% | $1,847 | $165,300 | 2.3% | 27,952 |
| Mercer County | 1.10% | $2,325 | $210,600 | 2.6% | 13,053 |
| Fairfield County | 1.10% | $3,289 | $298,800 | 3.1% | 45,218 |
| Ottawa County | 1.08% | $2,378 | $219,900 | 2.7% | 15,462 |
| Holmes County | 1.08% | $2,888 | $267,700 | 3.3% | 10,579 |
| Defiance County | 1.07% | $1,750 | $163,200 | 2.2% | 12,152 |
| Knox County | 1.07% | $2,564 | $239,400 | 2.9% | 17,739 |
| Morrow County | 1.06% | $2,359 | $222,300 | 2.8% | 10,934 |
| Scioto County | 1.06% | $1,459 | $137,900 | 2.2% | 19,749 |
| Tuscarawas County | 1.06% | $1,962 | $185,400 | 2.5% | 26,507 |
| Huron County | 1.05% | $1,751 | $166,000 | 2.2% | 17,383 |
| Harrison County | 1.05% | $1,279 | $121,500 | 2.1% | 4,541 |
| Hardin County | 1.05% | $1,590 | $151,200 | 2.1% | 8,756 |
| Williams County | 1.05% | $1,577 | $150,000 | 2.2% | 11,801 |
| Preble County | 1.04% | $1,883 | $180,900 | 2.4% | 13,323 |
| Meigs County | 1.04% | $1,238 | $119,300 | 2.3% | 6,864 |
| Seneca County | 1.03% | $1,599 | $154,700 | 2.1% | 16,346 |
| Sandusky County | 1.03% | $1,659 | $160,700 | 2.2% | 18,122 |
| Paulding County | 1.03% | $1,450 | $140,800 | 1.9% | 6,108 |
| Champaign County | 1.02% | $2,084 | $204,000 | 2.5% | 12,017 |
| Madison County | 1.02% | $2,541 | $250,100 | 2.4% | 12,162 |
| Guernsey County | 1.01% | $1,593 | $157,700 | 2.3% | 11,766 |
| Columbiana County | 1.01% | $1,527 | $151,600 | 2.1% | 30,159 |
| Logan County | 1.00% | $2,042 | $203,200 | 2.4% | 15,176 |
| Hancock County | 1.00% | $2,046 | $204,700 | 2.3% | 22,380 |
| Pickaway County | 1.00% | $2,566 | $256,800 | 2.8% | 16,214 |
| Ross County | 1.00% | $1,708 | $171,500 | 2.3% | 20,749 |
| Ashland County | 0.99% | $1,858 | $186,800 | 2.3% | 16,131 |
| Hocking County | 0.99% | $1,852 | $186,400 | 2.4% | 9,113 |
| Jefferson County | 0.98% | $1,257 | $127,800 | 1.8% | 19,148 |
| Miami County | 0.98% | $2,254 | $229,100 | 2.5% | 32,976 |
| Vinton County | 0.98% | $1,469 | $150,000 | 2.4% | 4,024 |
| Putnam County | 0.97% | $1,943 | $201,100 | 2.2% | 11,453 |
| Auglaize County | 0.96% | $1,828 | $189,800 | 2.1% | 14,794 |
| Shelby County | 0.95% | $1,981 | $208,100 | 2.2% | 13,930 |
| Marion County | 0.95% | $1,489 | $156,800 | 1.9% | 16,651 |
| Perry County | 0.95% | $1,813 | $191,100 | 2.3% | 10,273 |
| Belmont County | 0.95% | $1,469 | $154,900 | 2.1% | 20,019 |
| Coshocton County | 0.95% | $1,473 | $155,500 | 2.3% | 10,780 |
| Carroll County | 0.94% | $1,725 | $183,100 | 2.4% | 8,821 |
| Fayette County | 0.94% | $1,601 | $170,700 | 2.0% | 7,492 |
| Washington County | 0.93% | $1,732 | $185,600 | 2.2% | 18,680 |
| Clinton County | 0.93% | $1,962 | $211,900 | 2.3% | 12,034 |
| Darke County | 0.92% | $1,584 | $173,200 | 2.0% | 15,413 |
| Van Wert County | 0.91% | $1,387 | $152,000 | 1.8% | 9,478 |
| Gallia County | 0.91% | $1,418 | $155,600 | 2.1% | 8,672 |
| Highland County | 0.91% | $1,533 | $168,900 | 2.1% | 12,588 |
| Muskingum County | 0.91% | $1,649 | $182,200 | 2.2% | 23,423 |
| Jackson County | 0.90% | $1,363 | $150,700 | 2.1% | 9,561 |
| Wyandot County | 0.86% | $1,410 | $163,400 | 1.8% | 6,672 |
| Lawrence County | 0.84% | $1,215 | $144,000 | 1.8% | 16,374 |
| Morgan County | 0.84% | $1,268 | $150,900 | 1.9% | 4,507 |
| Pike County | 0.83% | $1,355 | $163,800 | 2.1% | 7,440 |
| Adams County | 0.83% | $1,356 | $164,200 | 2.2% | 7,467 |
| Monroe County | 0.82% | $1,176 | $142,700 | 1.8% | 4,517 |
| Brown County | 0.81% | $1,600 | $196,200 | 2.0% | 13,227 |
| Noble County | 0.72% | $1,180 | $163,600 | 1.9% | 3,859 |
Highest and lowest
Rates are highest in Cuyahoga County (2.00%), Montgomery County (1.73%) and Lucas County (1.69%) and lowest in Noble County (0.72%), Brown County (0.81%) and Monroe County (0.82%). In the largest counties — Franklin County (1.47%), Cuyahoga County (2.00%), Hamilton County (1.51%), Summit County (1.53%), Montgomery County (1.73%) — the median bill ranges from $3,127 to $4,244.
Property tax and income in Ohio
The median bill takes 3.1% of the median owner household's income in Ohio, against 3.1% nationally. Among counties with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes, the burden is heaviest in Delaware County (4.6%), Cuyahoga County (4.4%), Franklin County (4.0%).
Ohio property tax estimate
Starts at the median home value (Census 2020–2024).
Estimated annual property tax
— Property tax at different home values in Ohio
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Monthly (estimated annual tax) |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,314 | $110 |
| $150,000 | $1,971 | $164 |
| $200,000 | $2,628 | $219 |
| $250,000 | $3,285 | $274 |
| $300,000 | $3,942 | $329 |
| $400,000 | $5,256 | $438 |
| $500,000 | $6,570 | $548 |
Based on the median effective rate in Ohio (1.31%).
How property tax works in Ohio
- Who sets the value:the county auditor appraises every property, with a full reappraisal every six years and an update in between. Homes are taxed on 35% of that appraised value.
- Who sets the rates:rates are expressed in mills and combine unvoted "inside" millage with levies voters approve for schools, the county, townships, cities and libraries.
- Reduction factors:for most voted levies, Ohio lowers the effective rate as values rise so the levy raises the same number of dollars — which is why the effective rate on a bill is often well below the full voted rate.
- Homestead exemption:owners 65 or older, permanently and totally disabled, or surviving spouses 59+ with Ohio modified AGI up to $40,000 (tax year 2025, indexed) are exempt from taxes on $28,000 of their home's market value. Apply to the county auditor by December 31.
- When it's due:in two halves, on dates set by each county — usually in the winter (January–February) and the summer (June–July).
Key property tax dates in Ohio
- January 1Tax lien date: property is valued as of this date.
- January–FebruaryFirst-half tax bills are due (dates vary by county).
- March 31Deadline to file a valuation complaint with the county board of revision.
- June–JulySecond-half bills are due.
- December 31Deadline to apply for the homestead exemption for the year.
Statewide deadlines; if a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday it moves to the next business day. Check the county office for local hearing dates.
How to lower your property tax in Ohio
- Apply for the homestead exemption with your county auditor if you are 65+, disabled or a surviving spouse and under the income limit.
- Make sure the owner-occupancy credit is on your bill — it is a small rollback for homes that are your primary residence; file with the auditor if it's missing.
- File a complaint with the county board of revision by March 31 if the auditor's value is above what your home would sell for; a recent sale or appraisal is the strongest evidence.
- Check the reappraisal year. Values jump in reappraisal and update years, so that is when an appeal matters most.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Ohio?
The median homeowner in Ohio pays $2,822 a year, 1.31% of a median home value of $214,800 and about 3.1% of the median owner household income of $90,122.
Which Ohio county has the highest property tax rate?
Cuyahoga County (2.00%), followed by Montgomery County (1.73%) and Lucas County (1.69%), by median effective rate.
Which Ohio county has the lowest property tax rate?
Noble County (0.72%), followed by Brown County (0.81%) and Monroe County (0.82%).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Ohio?
At the statewide median effective rate of 1.31%, about $3,942 a year ($329 a month). Depending on the county it ranges from $2,163 to $6,003.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25103, B25077, B25003).
- Methodology