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.

Pinellas County Property Search: Records, Tax & GIS Maps

Pinellas County, Florida · Property Appraiser, parcels, taxes, deeds and coastal maps

Find Property Records, Values & Parcel Maps

Search Pinellas County real estate by street address, owner name, parcel ID or subdivision/condominium, then use the selected property record to review ownership, market value, assessed value, taxable value, exemptions, sales, buildings, tax district and map information.

Florida does not use a county “Auditor” for this work. The Property Appraiser maintains assessments and parcel records, the Tax Collector handles bills and payments, and the Clerk maintains deeds, mortgages, liens and other recorded documents. This guide shows exactly when to use each office.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Buying a property?

PINELLAS COASTAL PARCEL VIEWER RECORD FLOW

ADDRESS SEARCH · HOUSE + STREET

OWNER SEARCH · NAME OR ENTITY

PARCEL SEARCH · COUNTY ID

LOCATE

PROPERTY
RECORD

VALUE +
EXEMPTIONS

TAX +
DEED

GIS + FLOOD
NEXT CHECK

Important Florida office correction: There is no Pinellas County Auditor responsible for parcel assessments. For property-search intent, the correct office is the Pinellas County Property Appraiser. Use the Tax Collector only for tax billing/payment and the Clerk only for recorded documents.

Quick answer: start with Property Appraiser Quick Search

Use the official Quick Search to find the parcel by address, owner, parcel ID or subdivision/condominium. Open the correct result and save the parcel number before checking deeds, taxes, Homestead, flood information or an assessment appeal.

1 Search broadly Use one reliable identifier.

2 Verify the parcel Match address and parcel number.

3 Read the full record Check value, sales and exemptions.

4 Use the next office Tax Collector, Clerk, VAB or GIS.

Pinellas property facts worth knowing

Real property parcels 437,586 listed by the Property Appraiser

Quick Search Address, owner, parcel or Sub/Condo

Property Appraiser 727-464-3207

Main office 315 Court St., 2nd Floor, Clearwater

Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

2026 Homestead Up to $51,411 assessed-value exemption

VAB deadline September 11, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Tax Collector 727-464-7777 general property-tax help

Flood help 727-464-7700

Official Records Deeds, mortgages, liens and plats

Open the official search only after choosing one search method. If you combine several uncertain fields, one spelling or formatting difference can hide the property.

Open official Property Appraiser search Open Property Appraiser homepage

Do not use the wrong office

Property Appraiser vs Tax Collector vs Clerk

Correct Pinellas County office for each property task
You need	Use this office	What it provides	Important limit
Owner, parcel, address or property characteristics	Property Appraiser	Parcel search, values, building facts, sales, exemptions and assessment records.	Owner display is not a title opinion.
Market, assessed or taxable value	Property Appraiser	Annual property assessment as of January 1 and applicable exemptions.	The office does not set tax rates.
Actual tax bill, payment or delinquency	Tax Collector	Bills, online payment, delinquent balances, installments and receipts.	The Tax Collector does not determine market value.
Deed, mortgage, lien, judgment or plat	Clerk / Official Records	Recorded documents from Pinellas County Official Records.	A search result is not a professional title examination.
Parcel-map location	Property Appraiser / Enterprise GIS	Parcel lines, aerial context and mapping data.	Not a legal land survey.
Flood-zone or evacuation-zone information	Pinellas County Floodplain Management	FEMA flood zones, flood-risk tools, elevation resources and evacuation information.	Flood and evacuation zones are different datasets.
Challenge value or exemption denial	Value Adjustment Board	Administrative review through a formal petition.	2026 petition deadline is time-sensitive.
Building permit or inspection history	Pinellas County Access Portal or municipality	Permit applications, status, fees and inspections where the county has jurisdiction.	Municipal properties may use the city permit office instead.

Fastest workflow: Find the parcel with the Property Appraiser, copy the parcel number, then carry that number into every tax, deed, flood, permit or appeal search.

Exact property lookup workflow

Search by address, owner or parcel ID

Search by address

Enter the house number and main street name.
Leave unit or condominium details out on the first attempt.
Remove directional letters if no result appears.
Use only the street name when the house number is uncertain.
Compare parcel numbers before selecting a unit or adjoining lot.

Example: 315 COURT

Search by owner

Begin with the surname.
Add the first name only when necessary.
Try a trust, LLC, estate or corporate owner exactly as recorded.
Search the previous owner after a recent closing.
Verify the site address before relying on a same-name result.

Example: SMITH

Search by parcel ID

Copy the number from a prior tax bill, deed or property record.
Enter the complete number.
Check for transposed or missing digits.
Use this method when addresses have changed.
Verify the map location after opening the result.

Best identifier across property systems

What the official search can also do

Pinellas County’s Quick Search contains more than a basic owner box. It can search by subdivision or condominium, show a parcel map, link book/page and last-deed information to Clerk documents, print or export selected records and search tangible personal property accounts.

Choose one search tab Start with Address, Owner, Parcel ID or Sub/Condo.

Enter the smallest useful search Avoid combining several uncertain pieces of information.

Review all plausible matches Compare address, owner, parcel number, property use and tax district.

Open the selected property Review the full details page instead of relying on the search-result row.

Save the parcel ID and last deed These identifiers connect the appraisal record to taxes and recorded documents.

Open Map or Clerk links only after verification This reduces the risk of following the wrong same-name property.

Condo search trick: When a street-address search returns an entire condominium complex, use the Sub/Condo search or parcel number to isolate the correct unit.

Open Quick Search Read official search FAQs

Search recovery

No property result? Try these fixes first

Full address returned nothing Remove unit number, direction and suffix. Search only the house number plus main street word.

Owner name failed Search the surname alone, then try a trust, LLC, estate, former surname or prior owner.

Recent buyer is missing The deed may have recorded before the Property Appraiser ownership display updated. Search the seller and Clerk records.

Condo unit is hard to isolate Use Sub/Condo search or the parcel number instead of the building street address.

Parcel recently split or combined Search the previous parcel number, owner or legal description and ask the Property Appraiser about the new identifier.

Owner information is intentionally hidden Some persons may qualify for public-record protections under Florida law. Do not assume a blank field means the parcel has no owner.

Prepare this before contacting the Property Appraiser

Physical property address

Current or former owner

Possible parcel ID

Subdivision or condo name

Recent closing date

Book/page or deed reference

Property Appraiser call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address]. The current or former owner is [name], and I have [parcel number, subdivision or deed reference]. Can you confirm the current parcel ID and whether an ownership or parcel update is still processing?”

Call Property Appraiser: 727-464-3207 Open official contact form

Property-record decoder

Understand market, assessed and taxable value

Important Pinellas County property-record fields
Field	What it means	What to do with it
Parcel number	Unique identifier for the real-property parcel.	Use it across appraisal, tax and map research.
Just / Market Value	Property Appraiser’s estimate of market value as of January 1.	Compare it with sale conditions and property characteristics.
Assessed Value	Value after applicable assessment limitations such as Save Our Homes.	Do not confuse it with market value.
Taxable Value	Value remaining after applicable exemptions for a taxing authority.	Different taxing authorities may have different taxable values.
Exemptions	Homestead or other approved tax benefits.	Check whether the exemption belongs to the current owner.
Tax District	The taxing jurisdictions applying to the parcel.	Use it when interpreting millage and tax estimates.
Property Use	Appraisal classification assigned to the parcel.	Report a material classification error to the Property Appraiser.
Sales History	Recorded transfers associated with the parcel.	Check whether a sale is classified qualified or unqualified before using it as market evidence.
Book / Page	Recording reference that can lead to the deed or other instrument.	Use it in the Clerk’s Official Records Search.
Building details	Recorded construction, area and improvement information.	Check for incorrect square footage, construction or improvement data.

Buyer warning: Do not use the seller’s current taxable value or tax bill as an estimate of what you will pay after purchasing the property.

Critical buyer due diligence

Estimate taxes before buying a Pinellas property

A change of ownership can remove the seller’s Homestead Exemption and reset assessment limitations. Pinellas County specifically warns buyers not to rely on the seller’s existing property taxes.

Use the official Tax Estimator correctly

Search the property address Select the actual parcel whenever possible so non-ad valorem assessment information can be incorporated.

Enter the purchase year The tool estimates the first tax year following acquisition.

Enter the expected purchase price Do not use a discounted pre-construction contract price when it does not reflect completed market value.

Answer the Homestead question Select Homestead only when you expect the property and owner to qualify.

Add portability where applicable Enter the prior Florida homestead information when transferring a Save Our Homes benefit.

Read the assumptions before relying on the estimate Millage rates, exemptions and non-ad valorem assessments can change.

Estimator detail: The county’s tool can account for a portability benefit of up to $500,000, but it does not automatically account for additional benefits such as senior, veteran, disability or first-responder exemptions.

Buyer checklist beyond the tax estimate

Verify current deed and owner

Review qualified and unqualified sales

Check parcel and legal description

Review flood zone separately from evacuation zone

Check permits and improvements

Estimate taxes under new ownership

Check Homestead eligibility

Check portability deadline

Open official Tax Estimator Read buyer and seller guidance

Tax bill and payment workflow

Property Appraiser value is not your tax-payment account

The Property Appraiser determines assessed and taxable values. The Pinellas County Tax Collector sends and collects the property-tax bill.

Current 2026 timing

Prior tax year 2025 taxes delinquent

2025 real estate taxes became delinquent April 1, 2026.

2026 tax bills Late October / November

The Tax Collector lists bills mailed the last business day of October.

Installment customers September 30, 2026

Second installment is due for enrolled 2026 plan participants.

If the previous year’s taxes are delinquent

Search the current Tax Collector account Do not calculate interest or costs from an old bill yourself.

Confirm whether a tax certificate was sold The 2026 certificate sale for unpaid 2025 real estate taxes occurred May 30, 2026.

Ask for the current payoff Interest and other costs can change the amount due.

Use an accepted delinquent-payment method The Tax Collector lists cash, cashier’s check, money order, credit card or wire transfer. Personal checks are not accepted for delinquent real-estate taxes.

Do not rely on a postmark for delinquent tax The Tax Collector states payment must be received by the applicable deadline for the interest period.

No partial-payment arrangement for delinquent real-estate taxes: The Tax Collector states Florida law prohibits partial payments after real-estate taxes become delinquent.

Planning for the 2026 bill

Property taxes are generally discounted when paid early. The county’s current calendar lists a 4% November discount, 3% December discount, 2% January discount and 1% February discount, with taxes due by March 31 before delinquency on April 1.

Installment plan: The 2027 installment-plan application period opens November 1, 2026 and runs through April 30, 2027. The estimated annual tax must exceed $100.

Open official property-tax guide Read Tax Collector FAQs

Official land records

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and recorded documents

The Property Appraiser’s Book/Page and Last Deed fields are useful clues, but the Clerk’s Official Records system is the correct source for the recorded instrument itself.

Search the Clerk in this order

Copy the owner and Book/Page from the parcel record Save the transfer date and parcel information before leaving the Property Appraiser.

Open Official Records Search Read and accept the Clerk’s disclaimer.

Start with Simple Search or Name Search grantor and grantee name variations when researching a deed or mortgage.

Use Book/Page or Instrument Number when available These identifiers can locate a document more precisely than a common name.

Filter by document type Use deed, mortgage, lien, release, judgment, easement or another relevant type.

Open the document image Compare parties, recording date, legal description and related references.

Official Records search options

Search methods available in Pinellas Official Records
Search mode	Best use	Practical tip
Simple Search	Deed, lien or mortgage research without a document number.	Start here when you know only a person’s name.
Name	Grantor or grantee research.	Try all reasonable spelling variations.
Instrument Number	Exact recorded document.	Best when copied from another official record.
Document Type	Limit results to deeds, mortgages, releases or liens.	Combine with a date range where possible.
Book / Page	Locate older or referenced recorded documents.	Property Appraiser records may already display this reference.
Legal Description	Research documents indexed to a legal-description term.	Use subdivision, lot or block information carefully.

Historical coverage: Pinellas County Clerk states Official Records are maintained from 1912 to the present. Separate microfilm indexes are available for some older periods.

Certified deed cost: The Clerk states a certified copy of a one-page deed costs $3. Confirm current charges when ordering additional pages or other record types.

Search Official Records Read Recorder and copy instructions

Parcel and GIS research

Use Pinellas GIS maps without treating them as a survey

Pinellas County Enterprise GIS includes property, planning, infrastructure, hydrology, imagery, transportation and other geographic datasets. The Tax Parcel Viewer is specifically designed to display Property Appraiser tax and assessment information.

Legal-boundary warning: The Property Appraiser’s own parcel-map disclaimer says the map is maintained for creating the annual tax roll and is not a substitute for a title search or land survey. Do not use the online line to place a fence, addition, pool or other improvement.

Map workflow

Identify the parcel in Quick Search Save the parcel number before entering a map viewer.

Open the Tax Parcel Viewer or Enterprise GIS Search the same address or parcel ID.

Zoom to the individual parcel Countywide views can hide labels or detailed layers.

Check aerial and nearby parcel context Use imagery to understand location, not legal boundaries.

Move to specialized maps for specialized questions Flood, evacuation, planning and permit questions should be checked in their specific official tools.

Open Pinellas GIS applications Read official GIS guidance

Coastal-property micro check

Check flood zone, evacuation zone and storm surge separately

This is especially important in Pinellas County. A flood zone and an evacuation zone are not the same thing and should never be treated as interchangeable.

FEMA flood zone

Used to describe flood risk and can affect insurance and building requirements.

Evacuation zone

Based primarily on hurricane storm-surge vulnerability and emergency evacuation planning.

Storm surge

Shows potential coastal inundation from storm-driven water and is different from ordinary rainfall flooding.

Buyer flood-check sequence

Search the exact property address Use the Flood Map Service Center rather than a generic ZIP-code flood map.

Record the FEMA flood-zone designation High-risk areas include Special Flood Hazard Areas such as A and V zones.

Check evacuation zone separately A property can be in a different evacuation-risk category from its FEMA flood classification.

Look for an elevation certificate when relevant The county’s Flood Map Service Center includes elevation-certificate resources.

Ask about insurance before closing Ordinary homeowners insurance generally does not cover flood damage.

Flood-information call script “I am researching parcel [parcel number] at [address]. Can you help me confirm the FEMA flood zone, whether an elevation certificate is available, and which county map I should use for flood and evacuation information?”

Open Flood Map Service Center Call Flood Information: 727-464-7700

2026 homeowner benefits

Homestead and additional property-tax exemptions

2026 Homestead Exemption

Pinellas County Property Appraiser currently lists a maximum $51,411 Homestead Exemption for the 2026 tax year. The first $25,000 applies to all millages, including school taxes. The additional $26,411 applies to qualifying assessed value above $50,000 for non-school millages.

2026 deadline has passed: The regular deadline was March 1. If you believe you had a qualifying late-file circumstance or an exemption was denied, contact the Property Appraiser immediately and review VAB rights rather than assuming no remedy exists.

Basic Homestead filing requirements

Legal or beneficial title to the property

Permanent Florida residency

Primary residence as of January 1

Florida driver license or ID

Florida vehicle registration where applicable

Voter or permanent-resident information where applicable

Social Security numbers required by state law

Removal of conflicting residency-based exemptions elsewhere

Low-income senior exemption in 2026

Current published income limit: The Property Appraiser lists a 2026 adjusted household-income limit of $38,686 for the local Low-Income Senior Exemption, where the applicable taxing district offers the benefit.

Applicants must generally be age 65 or older on January 1, qualify for Homestead and meet the annual income rules. If income documents were not ready by March 1, the official page encouraged applicants to file by the application deadline and provide qualifying income documentation by June 1.

Other possible exemptions

Personal benefits

Widow or widower
Blind-person exemption
Total and permanent disability
Disabled veteran benefits
Combat-related veteran discount
Disabled first responder benefits

Property-related benefits

Homestead Exemption
Save Our Homes limitation
Portability
Parent/grandparent living-quarters reduction
Institutional and specialized-use exemptions

Read official Homestead rules Check additional exemptions Open official forms

Florida-specific tax protection

Understand Save Our Homes and Portability

Save Our Homes limits annual increases in the assessed value of an eligible homestead to 3% or the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. The limitation begins the year after Homestead is granted.

Do not assume the seller’s Save Our Homes cap transfers to you. When homesteaded property is sold, the prior owner’s exemption and assessment cap are removed at the end of the calendar year.

Portability can transfer part of your accumulated benefit

If you move from one Florida Homestead to another, you may be able to transfer the difference between your old property’s Just/Market Value and Assessed Value to the new Homestead.

Maximum benefit

Up to $500,000.

Application required

Portability does not automatically transfer.

Normal deadline

March 1 of the year for which the benefit is requested.

Transfer window

Three tax years measured from January 1 of the last qualifying Homestead year.

2026 example: If the prior Homestead is sold at any time during 2026, the Property Appraiser explains that January 1, 2026 is used as the last qualifying Homestead date for calculating the three-tax-year portability window.

Read Save Our Homes rules Read Portability rules

Active 2026 deadline

Challenge value, classification or an exemption denial

2026 petition deadline: Pinellas County’s VAB filing system states that petitions appealing real or personal property value, exemption denial or classification must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026.

Do this before filing

Read the 2026 TRIM notice Confirm the Just/Market Value, assessed value, exemptions and proposed taxes.

Contact the Property Appraiser first Ask the area appraiser to explain the value or correct factual errors.

Collect direct evidence Use sale information, appraisals, comparable properties, photographs, repair estimates or proof of incorrect building data.

Choose the correct petition The VAB system provides DR-486 and specialized forms such as DR-486PORT where applicable.

Submit before September 11 at 5 p.m. Late petitions require a good-cause determination and online filing will no longer be available after the deadline.

Save filing proof Keep the submission confirmation, petition number, fee information and evidence list.

Evidence by dispute type

Match the evidence to the property problem
Issue	Useful evidence	Weak approach
Market value too high	Qualified sales, professional appraisal and comparable-property analysis.	Arguing only that the tax bill increased.
Incorrect building data	Measurements, photographs, permits and plans.	Saying the property card is wrong without identifying the field.
Property damage	Dated photos, inspection reports and contractor estimates.	General statements about condition.
Exemption denial	Residency, ownership, age, disability, veteran or other qualification documents.	Submitting only the prior year’s tax bill.
Portability dispute	Prior Homestead history and old Just/Market and Assessed Values.	Calculating the benefit from sale price alone.

Assessment-review call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number]. My 2026 TRIM notice shows [value or exemption issue]. I believe it may be incorrect because [specific fact or evidence]. Can an appraiser review this before I decide whether to file a VAB petition?”

Open current Pinellas VAB petition system Call Property Appraiser: 727-464-3207 Call VAB: 727-464-3458

Useful buyer and owner check

Check permits before relying on building details

A Property Appraiser record can show building characteristics, but it is not a substitute for permit research. When buying or evaluating an addition, pool, roof, remodel or other improvement, compare the property record with the applicable permit authority.

Identify whether the property is county or municipal Properties inside a city may have permits managed by that municipality.

Copy the exact property address and parcel ID Use the same identifiers shown in the Property Appraiser record.

Open the Pinellas Access Portal when county jurisdiction applies Search the property before starting a new application.

Compare completed work with the property record Look for additions, conversions, pools, accessory structures and other changes.

Open county permit guidance

Phone, address and visit planning

Pinellas County property contacts

Use the contact that can actually complete your task
Office	Use it for	Contact	Location or timing
Property Appraiser	Parcel search, valuation, Homestead, exemptions, portability and property-data corrections.	727-464-3207 Fax: 727-464-3448 TTY: 727-464-4062	315 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tax Collector	Tax bills, payments, delinquency, installments and receipts.	727-464-7777	Multiple service locations; check current office details before visiting.
Clerk / Recording Services	Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, recorded documents and certified copies.	727-464-7000	315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 Recording Services generally Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Value Adjustment Board	Formal assessment, exemption and classification petitions.	727-464-3458	Board Records Department, 315 Court Street, Fifth Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756.
Floodplain Management	Flood zone, elevation, flood-risk and property-protection information.	727-464-7700	22211 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33765.

Other Property Appraiser service locations

North County

Northside Square
29269 U.S. Highway 19 N.
Clearwater, FL 33761

Mid County

13025 Starkey Road
Largo, FL 33773

South County

2500 34th Street North
2nd Floor
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Email/public-record warning: The Property Appraiser’s contact page reminds users that email addresses may themselves be public records under Florida law. Use phone or written correspondence when you do not want an email address included in a public-record response.

Research limits

What a Pinellas property-search result cannot prove

Good uses of the online record

Identifying a parcel
Checking appraisal values
Reviewing exemptions
Finding transfer references
Viewing approximate parcel location
Starting buyer due diligence

Use another source for

Legal ownership or marketable title
Exact property boundaries
Unrecorded interests
Official flood-insurance determination
Building or zoning approval
Final tax payoff

Ten practical answers

Pinellas County property search FAQs

Does Pinellas County Florida have a County Auditor for property records?

No. Florida property assessment functions are handled by the elected Pinellas County Property Appraiser. The Tax Collector handles property-tax bills and payments, while the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller maintains deeds, mortgages, liens and other Official Records.

How do I search Pinellas County property records?

Use the Pinellas County Property Appraiser Quick Search. You can search by address, owner name, parcel ID or subdivision/condominium name. Search with fewer details first, then verify the parcel number and physical address.

Can I find a Pinellas County property by owner name?

Yes. The Property Appraiser Quick Search includes an owner-name search. Start with the surname or distinctive part of an entity name and add more information only if the results are too broad.

Where can I find a Pinellas County deed or mortgage?

Use the Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Official Records Search. It supports name, instrument number, document type, record date, consideration, book/page, case number and legal-description searches.

Are Pinellas County parcel-map boundaries legally exact?

No. The Property Appraiser states that its parcel map is maintained for the annual property tax roll and is not a substitute for a title search or land survey.

How much is the Pinellas County Homestead Exemption in 2026?

For the 2026 tax year, qualifying homeowners may receive a total Homestead Exemption of up to $51,411. The first $25,000 applies to all millages and the additional $26,411 applies to qualifying assessed value for non-school millages.

What is the Pinellas County property assessment appeal deadline for 2026?

The Clerk to the Pinellas County Value Adjustment Board states that 2026 petitions appealing value, exemption denial or classification must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Why can property taxes increase after buying a home in Pinellas County?

The seller’s existing assessment and exemptions do not necessarily transfer to the buyer. After a change in ownership, assessed value can reset toward market value and prior exemptions or assessment caps may be removed. Buyers should use the Property Appraiser’s Tax Estimator.

How do I check whether a Pinellas County property is in a flood zone?

Use the Pinellas County Flood Map Service Center. Check the FEMA flood zone separately from the evacuation zone and storm-surge information because these maps measure different risks.

Who do I call about Pinellas County property taxes?

Call the Pinellas County Tax Collector for tax bills, payment status and delinquent-tax questions. Call the Property Appraiser at 727-464-3207 for valuation, exemptions, parcel records and assessment questions.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Property-search modes, Property Appraiser contacts, parcel statistics, Homestead and senior-exemption amounts, Save Our Homes, portability, Tax Estimator limitations, 2026 VAB deadline, tax-payment dates, delinquency rules, Official Records search functions, GIS limitations, flood resources and office locations were checked against Pinellas County government, Pinellas County Property Appraiser, Pinellas County Tax Collector and Pinellas County Clerk 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.