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Ohio property tax calculator

Estimate your Ohio property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 1.36%, #8 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.

Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.

An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.

Ohio property tax rates by county

Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.

CountyRateMedian tax
Adams County0.83%$1,356
Allen County1.06%$1,847
Ashland County0.86%$1,858
Ashtabula County1.12%$1,928
Athens County1.16%$2,167
Auglaize County0.94%$1,828
Belmont County1.01%$1,469
Brown County0.82%$1,600
Butler County1.16%$3,141
Carroll County0.79%$1,725
Champaign County1.07%$2,084
Clark County1.15%$2,019
Clermont County1.26%$3,333
Clinton County0.92%$1,962
Columbiana County0.97%$1,527
Coshocton County0.89%$1,473
Crawford County1.11%$1,622
Cuyahoga County1.89%$3,910
Darke County0.86%$1,584
Defiance County1.09%$1,750
Delaware County1.60%$7,132
Erie County1.16%$2,428
Fairfield County1.15%$3,289
Fayette County0.94%$1,601
Franklin County1.53%$4,244
Fulton County1.23%$2,444
Gallia County0.93%$1,418
Geauga County1.42%$4,564
Greene County1.59%$4,071
Guernsey County0.87%$1,593
Hamilton County1.51%$3,652
Hancock County0.96%$2,046
Hardin County1.04%$1,590
Harrison County0.92%$1,279
Henry County1.11%$1,970
Highland County0.78%$1,533
Hocking County0.79%$1,852
Holmes County0.89%$2,888
Huron County0.92%$1,751
Jackson County0.90%$1,363
Jefferson County0.93%$1,257
Knox County1.00%$2,564
Lake County1.50%$3,475
Lawrence County0.87%$1,215
Licking County1.17%$3,364
Logan County0.99%$2,042
Lorain County1.37%$3,055
Lucas County1.66%$2,773
Madison County0.98%$2,541
Mahoning County1.30%$2,015
Marion County0.96%$1,489
Medina County1.18%$3,560
Meigs County0.86%$1,238
Mercer County0.98%$2,325
Miami County1.03%$2,254
Monroe County0.80%$1,176
Montgomery County1.73%$3,127
Morgan County0.81%$1,268
Morrow County1.09%$2,359
Muskingum County0.88%$1,649
Noble County0.64%$1,180
Ottawa County1.01%$2,378
Paulding County0.90%$1,450
Perry County0.87%$1,813
Pickaway County0.92%$2,566
Pike County0.79%$1,355
Portage County1.22%$2,877
Preble County0.98%$1,883
Putnam County0.92%$1,943
Richland County1.19%$2,061
Ross County0.97%$1,708
Sandusky County1.06%$1,659
Scioto County1.08%$1,459
Seneca County0.96%$1,599
Shelby County0.94%$1,981
Stark County1.24%$2,402
Summit County1.49%$3,195
Trumbull County1.32%$1,856
Tuscarawas County1.01%$1,962
Union County1.33%$3,947
Van Wert County0.92%$1,387
Vinton County0.64%$1,469
Warren County1.22%$4,199
Washington County0.90%$1,732
Wayne County1.07%$2,602
Williams County1.13%$1,577
Wood County1.36%$3,059
Wyandot County0.85%$1,410

Ohio property tax FAQs

What is the average property tax rate in Ohio?

Ohio's average effective property tax rate is 1.36% of home value, which ranks #8 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Ohio?

At the Ohio average of 1.36%, about $5,440 a year. By county it ranges from about $2,560 in Vinton County (0.64%) to about $7,560 in Cuyahoga County (1.89%).

Which Ohio county has the highest property tax rate?

Cuyahoga County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.89%. Vinton County has the lowest at 0.64%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).

How can I lower my Ohio property tax bill?

The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.

Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.