What is the Ohio property tax assessment ratio?

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market (true) value statewide, under Ohio Revised Code §5713.03. Your county auditor must use this ratio when calculating your tax bill.

How much is the Ohio Homestead Reduction in 2026?

For tax year 2026, the general Homestead Reduction shields $29,000 of market value for qualifying owners age 65+, totally disabled, or surviving spouses age 59+ with Ohio Adjusted Gross Income under $41,000. The enhanced amount for 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses of public-safety officers killed in the line of duty is $58,000 with no income limit. File DTE Form 105A with your county auditor.

When is the Ohio Board of Revision deadline?

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision (BOR) complaint deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year, per ORC §5715.19. Complaints are filed using DTE Form 1 with your county auditor at no cost. Late filings are rejected except in very narrow clerical-error circumstances.

How much is the Ohio real property conveyance fee?

Ohio's conveyance fee has two parts: a mandatory $1.00 per $1,000 state fee (ORC §319.54(F)(3)) and a permissive county levy of up to $3.00 per $1,000 (ORC §322.02). Most Ohio counties charge the full $4.00 per $1,000. A separate $0.50 transfer fee applies per parcel. Filed using DTE Form 100 at the auditor's office at closing.

Who qualifies for Ohio's CAUV agricultural tax break?

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program lets actively farmed land be taxed on its agricultural value rather than its market value. Eligibility requires 10+ acres devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture, or smaller parcels with $2,500+ in gross annual income from agriculture. Apply using DTE Form 109 and renew annually with DTE 109A. Removing land from CAUV triggers recoupment of three years of saved taxes under ORC §5713.34.

Wood County WV Property Search: Assessor, Records & GIS

Q: When is the first half of 2026 Wood County property tax due?

West Virginia property-tax rules make the first installment due September 1, 2026. A 2.5 percent discount applies when the first-half tax is paid before September 1. It becomes delinquent October 1 if unpaid.

Wood County, West Virginia · Assessor records, tax maps, deeds and tax help

Search Wood County WV Parcels, Values & Tax Maps

Find a Wood County property by owner, street address, account number, map and parcel, legal description or deed book and page, then use the assessment record to understand land value, buildings, sales history and taxable assessed value.

Just as important, this guide shows which office to use next. In West Virginia the Assessor handles assessment records and maps, the Sheriff collects property taxes, and the County Clerk maintains deeds, liens and plats.

Get the quick answer Search a property Check 2026 tax dates

WOOD COUNTY PARCEL SYSTEM ASSESSMENT DATA

OWNER · LAST NAME FIRST NAME

ADDRESS · ACCOUNT · MAP/PARCEL

DEED BOOK/PAGE · LEGAL DESCRIPTION

LAND
BUILDING
CLASS

ASSESSOR
RECORD

GIS TAX
MAP

SHERIFF
TAX

DEED + LIEN
RECORD

Important West Virginia office difference: If you searched for “Wood County Auditor WV,” the property office you actually need is usually the Wood County Assessor. Wood County, Ohio has an Auditor, but Wood County, West Virginia uses an Assessor for ordinary real-property valuation and assessment records.

Quick answer: which search should you use?

For the most complete property record, start with the official Wood County Assessor Assessment Inquiry. Search with the owner’s name in LAST NAME FIRST NAME format without commas, or use the parcel address, account number, district, map/parcel, property type, legal description or deed book/page.

1 Assessment record Value, land, buildings, sales and tax class.

2 Tax map Parcel location, dimensions, aerials and map layers.

3 Tax inquiry Current or historical tax tickets and payment details.

4 Document inquiry Deeds, liens, plats and recorded instruments.

Wood County property facts

Correct office Wood County Assessor

Assessor John R. Kelly

Real property 304-424-1842

Mapping 304-424-1999

Assessment date July 1 each year

Assessed value Generally 60% of market value

Tax Office 304-424-1910

Record Room 304-424-1870

Assessor hours 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. weekdays

Courthouse 1 Court Square, Parkersburg

The official property-search database is free. Start with one field instead of entering every fact you know; an address abbreviation or name variation can otherwise remove the correct parcel from the results.

Open official Assessment Inquiry Open Wood County research tools

Avoid the wrong county office

Assessor, Sheriff or County Clerk?

Use the office that actually controls your next task
What you need	Correct office/tool	What it provides	Important limit
Owner, parcel, address, value or building details	Assessor Assessment Inquiry	Assessment record, land, structure, sale and parcel information.	Does not prove marketable legal title.
Parcel lines, dimensions or aerial context	Assessor Tax Maps	Property lines, lot dimensions, rights-of-way, flood zones, precincts and aerials.	Tax-map boundaries are not legal survey boundaries.
Fast current-owner lookup	Card File Lookup	Name, map/parcel, book/page and address search.	The card-file site says its information is delayed one day.
Current tax ticket or payment	Sheriff Tax Office	Real and personal property tax inquiry, payment, receipt and delinquency help.	Taxes are not paid to the Assessor.
Deed, mortgage, lien, easement or plat	County Clerk	Recorded document indexes, scanned images and Record Room access.	Clerk staff do not perform title searches.
Challenge assessed value	Assessor then Board of Equalization and Review	Correction discussion and formal assessment protest process.	A tax-rate complaint is different from a valuation dispute.
Homestead or farm-use question	Assessor	Eligibility and filing guidance.	Ownership or age alone may not answer every eligibility issue.

Best workflow: Identify the parcel in the Assessor search, save the map/parcel number and deed book/page, then reuse those identifiers when checking taxes, GIS or Clerk documents.

Official search workflow

Search Wood County property by owner, address or parcel

Owner-name search

Enter the last name first.
Add a space and first name if necessary.
Do not use a comma.
Remove middle initials if no record appears.
Try a trust, LLC, estate or former owner when relevant.

Format: SMITH JOHN

Address search

Begin with the house number.
Add the main street or road name.
Remove punctuation and apartment information.
Try the road name without a suffix.
Switch to map/parcel search for rural property.

Use fewer address words first

Parcel or deed search

Use district and map/parcel when known.
Try the account number from an assessment record.
Use deed book/page from an older deed or property card.
Search legal-description wording only when necessary.
Confirm the physical address before acting.

Best for same-name owners

Open the complete property record

Enter one search criterion Start broad. The county search allows combinations, but a wrong value in one field can hide a valid result.

Review the result list Compare district, map, parcel, owner and address rather than assuming the first same-name result is correct.

Open the detailed property record Review taxing district, street address, legal description, current owner, mailing address and deed book/page.

Check sales history Note sale dates, prices and recording references, but remember that not every transfer represents an arm’s-length market sale.

Compare appraised and assessed values The record separates land, building, total appraised value and total assessed value.

Open the building record When available, review square footage, style, year built, condition, rooms, basement, construction and other building characteristics.

Save identifiers before leaving Keep the district, map/parcel, account information and deed book/page for later searches.

Save these fields

Taxing district

Map and parcel

Property address

Current owner

Mailing address

Deed book and page

Legal description

Land appraised value

Building appraised value

Total assessed value

Property class

Homestead indicator

Once you understand what information to enter and save, use the official free Wood County Assessor search.

Open Assessment Inquiry Read county search instructions

Five different county lookups

Do not use the wrong Wood County search tool

Choose the tool that matches the information you need
Tool	Best use	Useful search fields	Special note
Assessment Inquiry	Detailed appraisal and assessment record	Owner, address, account, district, map/parcel, legal description, deed book/page	Best starting point for most property research.
Card File Lookup	Quick ownership cross-check	Name One, Name Two, map/parcel, book/page, address	County warns the display is delayed one day due to file replication.
Tax Maps	Visual parcel research	Map location and parcel context	Includes aerial photography and multiple map layers.
Tax Inquiry	Tax ticket and payment history	Name, address, year or district-map-parcel	Use the correct tax year and choose Real or Personal.
Document Inquiry	Deeds, liens and other recorded instruments	Name, date range, document/index type	Many scanned images can be viewed online.

Card-file timing tip: If a deed was processed very recently, do not treat the Card File as instant confirmation. Its own page states that displayed information is delayed by one day.

Open all official research tools Open Card File Lookup

Troubleshooting

No Wood County property record found?

Name search failed Enter LAST NAME FIRST NAME without a comma. Then retry with only the surname.

Property recently sold Search the former owner and use deed book/page or the County Clerk Document Inquiry to verify the transfer.

Address is rural Remove route or suffix wording and use the tax map to locate surrounding parcels.

Mailing and physical address differ The owner’s mailing address may not match the parcel’s physical address.

Parcel split or combination Search the prior parcel number or nearby parent tract and call Real Property.

Old deed only Use its book/page numbers in Assessment Inquiry, Card File and Document Inquiry.

Map looks wrong Contact Mapping and prepare a deed or survey that shows the discrepancy.

Still no match Call Real Property at 304-424-1842 with every identifier you have.

Useful Assessor call script “I am trying to identify property in Wood County at [address or road]. The owner may be [name]. I also have [account number, district/map/parcel, deed book/page or legal description]. Can you help me confirm the current parcel and whether it was recently transferred, split or combined?”

Assessment decoder

Understand the Wood County property record

What the main record fields actually mean
Field	Meaning	What to do with it
Taxing district	The county district or municipal corporation used for tax classification and levy purposes.	Use it when checking levy rates or tax tickets.
Map / Parcel	The map identifier used to locate the property in county tax-map systems.	Save it for GIS, tax and office questions.
Legal description	An abbreviated description associated with the assessment record.	Use the recorded deed when a complete legal description is required.
Deed book/page	A recording reference connected with ownership history.	Enter it in Card File or use it when researching Clerk records.
Appraised land	Fair-market-value component attributed to the land.	Compare acreage, frontage and land use.
Appraised building	Fair-market-value component attributed to structures.	Check size, age, condition and improvement data.
Total appraised	Combined appraised value used as the market-value starting point.	Compare with the assessment date and relevant market evidence.
Total assessed	Generally 60% of fair market value under West Virginia rules.	This value is used with the applicable levy rate to calculate tax.
Class	West Virginia property-tax classification.	Check occupancy, farm use and municipality status when classification seems wrong.
Homestead	Indicates applicable Homestead treatment in the assessment data.	Call Homestead at 304-424-1938 if expected treatment is missing.

Market value versus assessed value

Wood County explains that the Assessor does not set the property-tax rate. The Assessor establishes value, and assessed value is generally 60% of market value. Levy rates are established through the applicable state, county, school and municipal taxing authorities.

Example: A property appraised at $200,000 would generally have an assessed value of $120,000 before considering classification, exemptions and other applicable rules. Do not use that example as the final tax bill; levy rates differ by property class and location.

Residential classification warning

The Wood County Assessor states that only owner-occupied residential property qualifies for Class II residential treatment. The county also specifically warns that a residence deeded to an LLC is not treated as Class II and is instead taxed as Class III or IV depending on location.

Read official Assessor guidance Review WV property classes

GIS and boundary guidance

Use Wood County tax maps without misreading parcel lines

Wood County’s interactive tax maps combine assessment information with property lines, lot dimensions, road rights-of-way, flood zones, voting precincts and high-resolution aerial photography.

Identify the parcel first Copy the district and map/parcel number from Assessment Inquiry.

Open the Wood County tax map Search or navigate to the property’s location.

Zoom close enough to inspect the parcel Compare parcel shape with roads, neighboring parcels and aerial imagery.

Review relevant layers Turn on lot dimensions, rights-of-way, flood information or other useful layers one at a time.

Verify against the assessment record Make sure the displayed map/parcel matches the Assessor record you selected.

Use the deed or survey for legal boundary work A tax map is not sufficient for a fence, encroachment, building setback or boundary dispute.

Official boundary warning: West Virginia’s statewide Property Viewer says parcel lines are for property-tax assessment purposes only and do not represent legal property boundaries.

Statewide map as a second check

The West Virginia Property Viewer covers all 55 counties. Parcel boundaries appear after zooming in sufficiently, and selecting a result opens detailed parcel information. The state system also says property-record errors should be reported to the local Assessor.

Useful map-error evidence: If the parcel geometry looks wrong, prepare the deed and any recorded professional survey before contacting Wood County Mapping at 304-424-1999.

Open Wood County tax map Open WV Property Viewer

Current 2026 tax action

Wood County WV property-tax dates and payment steps

First-half discount Before Sept. 1, 2026

2.5% discount under WV rules.

First-half due September 1, 2026

Upcoming 2026 installment deadline.

First-half delinquent October 1, 2026

Interest rules begin after delinquency.

Second-half due March 1, 2027

Second installment for 2026 taxes.

Current opportunity: As of August 7, 2026, the first-half installment has not yet reached its September 1 due date. West Virginia provides a 2.5% discount when that installment is paid before September 1.

Pay through the Sheriff—not the Assessor

The Wood County Sheriff’s Tax Office collects real-estate and personal-property taxes. The office is in the Judge Black Annex, 319 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, and operates 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays.

Wood County property-tax payment options
Method	What to do	Important detail
Online	Search the tax ticket and pay through the Sheriff’s Online Tax Inquiry.	Current Sheriff page lists a 2.35% card-processing charge; review the checkout fee before submitting.
In person	Visit 319 Market Street, Parkersburg.	Cash, personal checks, money orders and cards are listed for tax payments, subject to county restrictions.
Mail	Mail to Sheriff of Wood County, PO Box 1985, Parkersburg, WV 26102.	Include enough ticket or parcel information to identify the account.
After-hours drop box	Use the drop box near the Tax Office drive-through.	The covered-alley entrance is accessed from 4th Street.
Telephone	Do not attempt payment by phone.	The Sheriff’s page specifically states that phone payments are not accepted.

Search the tax ticket before paying

Select Real property Do not accidentally search the Personal Property database when researching real estate.

Select the correct tax year Tax Inquiry requires a year. Verify that you are viewing 2026 when checking the current ticket.

Search by name, address or district-map-parcel Use the same identifiers saved from the Assessor record.

Open the detailed ticket The county’s help page says “Detail” shows property and payment information and “All” can display available tax years for the taxpayer.

Confirm unpaid amount and prior payment Avoid duplicate payments when a lender, closing agent or co-owner has already paid.

Review the processor fee The current Sheriff page lists 2.35% for card use. Verify the live checkout total before authorization.

Save the receipt Keep the tax year, ticket, parcel information, amount and payment confirmation.

Delinquency warning: West Virginia imposes 9% annual interest on delinquent property taxes. First-half tax becomes delinquent October 1 and second-half tax becomes delinquent April 1. The Wood County Sheriff also states that real-estate taxes remaining delinquent as of October 31 are certified to the State for later sale procedures.

Tax Office call script “I am checking the 2026 real-estate tax for parcel [district/map/parcel] at [address]. Can you confirm the current first-half amount, whether any payment has posted, the discount amount available before September 1 and the approved payment method?”

Open official property-tax payment page Read Sheriff Tax Office guidance Call Tax Office: 304-424-1910

Deeds, liens and recorded documents

Move from an Assessor record to the actual deed

A property assessment tells you who is displayed as the current owner and usually gives a deed book/page reference. For the recorded legal document, use the Wood County Clerk.

Search Online Document Inquiry

Copy the owner and book/page from the Assessor record Those clues can narrow a broad Clerk search.

Open Online Document Inquiry The system contains indexes such as deeds, liens, wills/miscellaneous and UCC records.

Enter the person’s or entity’s name Try grantor and grantee directions and name variations when necessary.

Limit the date range or document type This is especially useful for a recent sale, mortgage, lien, easement or release.

Click “View” for a scanned document Wood County’s online-help page says View opens the actual scanned image when available.

Use the Parties icon The county says the people icon shows all names associated with a recorded document.

What exists in the courthouse Record Room?

Deeds and liens

Wood County says deed and lien records run from 1799 to the present.

Recorded plats

Property surveys recorded as plats are available through the Record Room.

Assessor land books

Land books from 1945 to the present are held on the first floor; older books are stored off-site.

Published copy costs

Wood County Clerk document-copy costs
Request	Published cost	Practical note
Other recorded document copy	$1.50 for the first two pages	Confirm total pages before ordering.
Additional pages	$1.00 per additional page	Applies after the first two pages.

Title-search warning: The County Clerk expressly states that its staff does not perform title searches. An online deed search also does not establish that every lien, easement, encumbrance or title issue has been resolved.

County Clerk

304-424-1850

Record Room

304-424-1870

Courthouse hours

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.

Search recorded documents Open County Clerk guidance

Assessment correction and protest

What to do when the property value looks wrong

Start with the Assessor before waiting for a formal protest window. A factual error in acreage, building size, condition or ownership may require a different solution than a disagreement over market value.

Check these facts now

Correct parcel and taxing district

Land acreage and lot dimensions

Building square footage

Year built

Construction type

Physical condition

Basement and finished area

Garages and secondary structures

Recent sale history

Property class and occupancy

Prepare evidence instead of only saying the tax is high

Match evidence to the reason for your value dispute
Problem	Useful evidence	Next conversation
Wrong building size	Measurements, floor plan, photographs or permit records.	Ask Real Property to review the physical record.
Poor condition	Current photos, inspections and repair estimates.	Explain how the condition affects market value.
Recent arm’s-length purchase	Closing documents, deed and purchase contract.	Ask how the sale was considered in appraisal.
Comparable-sales disagreement	Similar nearby sales with parcel, sale date, size and condition.	Explain why the comparison set better represents the property.
Parcel map error	Recorded deed and professional survey.	Contact Mapping at 304-424-1999.

Formal West Virginia protest period

West Virginia’s property-tax guidance says the County Commission sits as a Board of Equalization and Review beginning February 1. The board may finish after February 15 when its work is complete and must adjourn no later than February 28.

For the next cycle: Because it is August 2026, use the months before February 2027 to correct factual errors, collect comparable sales, organize photographs and confirm Wood County’s exact Board of Equalization and Review meeting schedule.

Real Property call script “I am reviewing parcel [map/parcel] and believe the assessment may be incorrect because [specific factual error or market evidence]. Can you tell me whether this can be corrected administratively or whether I should prepare for the next Board of Equalization and Review period?”

Call Real Property: 304-424-1842 Review WV protest rules

Classification and property relief

Check Homestead, owner occupancy and farm use

Homestead Exemption

West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value of qualifying owner-occupied residential property owned by a person age 65 or older or a person who is permanently and totally disabled.

Confirm ownership

Confirm the home is owner occupied

Check age or disability eligibility

Confirm the Homestead indicator on the property record

Ask which application or proof is required

Keep approval with tax records

Call Homestead/Farm Use: 304-424-1938 Open Assessor Homestead link

Class II owner-occupied property

West Virginia Class II includes owner-occupied residential property used exclusively for residential purposes and qualifying farm land. Wood County states that a home owned by an LLC cannot receive Class II residential treatment and that a house occupied only by an owner’s relative does not qualify merely because the owner allows the relative to live there.

Farm-use questions

Wood County’s Assessor handles farm-use treatment and publishes a Farm Use Form. Before filing, prepare acreage, ownership, current agricultural use and any requested supporting information.

Open Assessor forms and Farm Use Form Call Farm Use: 304-424-1938

Current filing window

Personal-property filing is open now

August 2026 action: Wood County’s online personal-property filing system is available each year from July 1 through September 30. The current August 7 date falls inside that filing window.

Personal-property filing is separate from searching a real-estate parcel. The online filing system allows taxpayers to update vehicles, trailers, RVs and similar taxable personal property.

If you cannot find your filing account

Look for the account number on the assessment form Use the exact personal-property account number assigned to you.

File each account separately The county warns that taxpayers receiving more than one vehicle bill should file both account numbers rather than combining them.

Use New Filer when appropriate New residents or previous late/non-filers can use the New Filer option.

Search for the missing account The system allows lookup by taxpayer name and mailing address.

Business return deadline

September 1 business deadline: Wood County says business returns are due September 1. Prior filers who file late or fail to file may receive a 10% increase over the prior year’s value plus a $25–$100 non-filer penalty, and the county warns that non-filers may lose the right to challenge an erroneous or estimated value.

Open online personal-property filing Call Personal Property: 304-424-1875

Phone, address and visit planning

Wood County property contacts

Call the office that can actually complete the task
Office	Use it for	Contact	Location / hours
Assessor	Assessment administration and general Assessor questions.	304-424-1743 jrkelly@woodcountywv.com	1 Court Square, Suite 302 Parkersburg, WV 26101 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday
Real Property	Real-estate value, parcel and assessment questions.	304-424-1842	Assessor’s Office
Mapping	Tax-map and parcel-geometry questions.	304-424-1999	Wood County Courthouse
Homestead / Farm Use	Homestead and agricultural-use questions.	304-424-1938	Assessor’s Office
Sheriff Tax Office	Tax tickets, payment, posting, delinquency and receipts.	304-424-1910 cwaldron@woodcountywv.com	319 Market Street Judge Black Annex Parkersburg, WV 26101 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
County Clerk	Recorded documents and general Clerk questions.	304-424-1850	1 Court Square Parkersburg, WV 26101
Clerk Record Room	Deeds, liens, plats and historical land-book research.	304-424-1870	Room 103, first floor 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

What to have ready before calling

Owner name exactly as displayed

Physical property address

District and map/parcel

Account number

Deed book/page

Relevant tax or assessment year

Short explanation of the problem

Deed, survey or photos when relevant

Universal property call script “I am calling about property at [address], district/map/parcel [number]. I need help with [assessment, map, tax ticket, deed, Homestead, farm use or appeal]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which office, form or next step should I use?”

Legal and data limits

What an online property search cannot prove

Good uses for online records

Finding the assessment owner
Checking land and building values
Locating a parcel on a tax map
Finding deed book/page clues
Reviewing sales and tax history
Preparing questions for county staff

Use stronger evidence for

Legal title
Exact property boundaries
Unreleased liens
Easement interpretation
Buildable-area decisions
Purchase or lending decisions

Same-name warning: Do not identify a person, contact an owner or make a legal conclusion from a matching name alone. Confirm the parcel, address and recording information first.

Ten common user questions

Wood County WV property search FAQs

Does Wood County West Virginia have a County Auditor property search?

For ordinary property assessment in Wood County, West Virginia, the equivalent office is the County Assessor rather than an Ohio-style County Auditor. The Assessor maintains real-property assessment records and tax maps.

How do I search Wood County WV property by owner name?

Use the Wood County Assessor Property Record Search. Enter the owner’s name in LAST NAME FIRST NAME format without a comma. Start with fewer fields and add address, district or parcel information only if necessary.

Can I search Wood County property by address or parcel number?

Yes. The official assessment inquiry supports parcel address, account number, district, map and parcel, property type, legal description and deed book and page in addition to owner name.

What is the difference between appraised and assessed value in West Virginia?

Appraised value represents fair market value for assessment purposes. West Virginia generally assesses taxable property at 60% of fair market value. The applicable levy rate is then applied to assessed value.

Are Wood County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. West Virginia’s official Property Viewer states that tax-map parcels are for property-tax assessment purposes and do not represent legal property boundaries. Use deeds, recorded plats and professional surveys when exact boundaries matter.

When is the first half of 2026 Wood County property tax due?

The first installment is due September 1, 2026. A 2.5% discount applies when the first-half tax is paid before September 1. It becomes delinquent October 1 if unpaid.

Where do I pay Wood County WV property taxes?

Property taxes are collected by the Wood County Sheriff’s Tax Office, not the Assessor. The Tax Office is at 319 Market Street in the Judge Black Annex in Parkersburg, and online, mail, in-person and drop-box payment options are available.

Where can I search Wood County WV deeds and liens?

Use the Wood County Clerk’s Online Document Inquiry. Deeds, liens and plats are also available through the County Clerk’s Record Room at the Wood County Courthouse.

How do I appeal a Wood County property assessment?

West Virginia property-value protests are made to the County Commission sitting as the Board of Equalization and Review. The board begins meeting February 1 and must conclude no later than February 28. Contact the Assessor before that period to correct factual errors and prepare evidence.

Who do I call about a Wood County property record error?

Call Wood County Real Property at 304-424-1842 for real-estate assessment questions. Mapping questions can be directed to 304-424-1999, and general Assessor questions can be directed to 304-424-1743.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Search fields, Assessor contacts, assessment date, assessed-value percentage, tax-map functions, payment methods, 2026 tax dates, Clerk records, copy charges, Homestead rules, personal-property filing and West Virginia protest procedures were checked against Wood County and West Virginia government sources.

Khushboo Bobade

Khushboo Bobade is the editor and digital publisher of CountyAuditors.org. She oversees the research and editorial process for the website, ensuring that information about county auditor offices, property records, and government resources is accurate, verified, and easy for visitors to understand.

Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

County tier

Your effective rate (%)

Market (appraised) value ($)

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Exemption type

Home market value ($)

County effective rate (%)

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Current annual property tax ($)

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Sale / consideration price ($)

County fee rate

Number of parcels

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Market value of farmland ($)

CAUV value (from auditor) ($)

County effective rate (%)

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Convert from

Value

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Parcel / APN / PIN

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Taxable value (from tax bill) ($)

Likely market value ($)

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Current annual tax ($)

Likely value reduction

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Filing deadline (default March 31)

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.