Darlington County Tax Assessment Search & Records 2026

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Darlington County, SC · qPublic · TMS · Tax · GIS · Deeds

Find the Parcel, Decode the Assessment, and Route the Tax Question Correctly

Search Darlington County real-property records by owner, address or parcel/TMS number, then use the detailed assessment record to verify market value, building facts, legal-residence classification, agricultural use, sales and parcel-map information.

The important part is knowing which office handles the next step. The Assessor values real estate and processes the 4% Legal Residence and agricultural classifications; the Auditor handles the tax duplicate and Homestead Exemption; the Treasurer receives current tax payments; the Delinquent Tax Collector handles overdue accounts; and the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds maintains deeds, mortgages and liens.

Start with quick answer Search a property Check 2026 tax dates
Do not use the Assessor’s property record as a tax-payment screen. Darlington County separates appraisal, tax-roll, payment, delinquent-tax and deed functions across different offices. Verify the TMS/parcel number and physical address before moving between systems.

Quick answer: use qPublic for value and PUBLIQ for the tax bill

Start with the official Darlington County Assessor qPublic/Beacon system when you need owner information, parcel facts, appraisal values, sales or mapping. Use the separate Darlington County PUBLIQ tax portal when you need a tax notice, paid/unpaid status or payment.

1 Find the real parcel Search owner, address or TMS/parcel number.
2 Check classification Verify 4% Legal Residence, 6% other real estate or agricultural use.
3 Save identifiers Keep the TMS/map number and tax notice number.
4 Route the issue Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Tax Collector or ROD.

Darlington County property facts

Assessor Kyle Johnson
Assessor phone 843-398-4180
Primary residence 4% of fair market value
Other real estate 6% of fair market value
Private agriculture 4% of qualifying use value
2026 tax due January 15, 2027
Treasurer 843-398-4160
Delinquent Tax 843-398-4170
Auditor 843-398-4110
Office hours Mon–Fri · 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Open official qPublic assessment search Search tax bills & payments

Choose the property task you need to finish

Each section below routes a different Darlington County property problem.

Office-routing network

Darlington County has five different property-tax roles

A
ASSESSOR Real property
Value
4% ratio
Agriculture
U
AUDITOR Tax duplicate
Homestead
Personal property
Corrections
$
TREASURER Current tax
Payment
Receipt
Posting
D
DELINQUENT Past due
Costs
Tax sale
Redemption
R
ROD / CLERK Deeds
Mortgages
Liens
Plats
Which Darlington County office controls the answer?
Your question
Start here
What the office does
Do not ask it to do this
What is the property’s market value?
Assessor
Appraises real property and manufactured homes.
The Assessor does not accept property-tax payments.
Should my home be 4% or 6%?
Assessor
Processes 4% Legal Residence applications.
Do not confuse Legal Residence with Homestead.
Do I qualify for the senior/disability Homestead Exemption?
County Auditor
Determines local Homestead eligibility.
The Assessor does not grant this Auditor-administered exemption.
Has my current tax bill been paid?
Treasurer / PUBLIQ
Collects current taxes and provides payment status.
Treasurer does not maintain land/building owner records.
My tax is already delinquent—what do I owe?
Delinquent Tax Collector
Collects delinquent real estate and mobile-home taxes and costs.
Do not pay only the amount on the original bill.
Where is the legal deed or mortgage?
Clerk of Court / Register of Deeds
Records and indexes deeds, mortgages, liens and plats.
The qPublic owner name is not a title opinion.
Best workflow: start with the Assessor record, copy the TMS/map number, then use that identifier when checking taxes, GIS, deeds, appeals or county-office records.
Portal quirks competitors miss

qPublic and the tax-payment portal are separate systems

Darlington County online-system quirks
System
Best use
Search quirk
Best micro-step
qPublic / Beacon
Assessment, owner, property card, appraisal and parcel context.
Exact owner/address searches can miss alternate formatting.
Search broadly, open the parcel, then verify TMS.
PUBLIQ / QPayBill
Paid/unpaid tax notices and online payment.
Search Type and Search By are separate controls.
Choose Real Estate first, then choose the identifier.
PUBLIQ owner search
Tax search by taxpayer name.
The portal instructs users to enter last name first, then first name.
Try surname first before entering the full name.
PUBLIQ tax year
Separating current and older bills.
Current portal lists years including 2026 back through prior years.
Select the correct tax year before treating a balance as current.
PUBLIQ Search By
Finding the exact notice.
Supports tax notice number, map number, owner name, Tax ID and property address.
Map/TMS or tax notice number is usually safer than a common owner name.
RecordHub
Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens and plats.
The deed system is separate from both qPublic and tax payment.
Copy grantor/grantee and deed clues from qPublic before searching.
Fastest tax-bill lookup: choose Real Estate as the Search Type, choose the correct tax year, then search by Map Number/TMS or tax notice number. Use owner name only when you do not have a parcel identifier.
Open PUBLIQ tax search
Property-card decoder

Know what each assessment field is actually telling you

Darlington County real-property record fields
Field
What it means
What to do with it
TMS / Map Number
County identifier for the taxable parcel.
Use it for taxes, GIS, appeals and deed research.
Owner
Ownership name currently carried in the assessment system.
Use the recorded deed when legal ownership matters.
Fair Market Value
Assessor’s opinion of market value.
Compare condition, property facts and valid comparable sales.
Assessment Ratio
Percentage applied to the relevant property value.
Verify 4%, 6% or qualifying agricultural classification.
Assessed Value
Tax value after applying the assessment ratio.
Use with applicable millage; do not mistake it for the tax bill.
Tax District
Combination of county, city, school, fire or other taxing jurisdictions.
Use the correct district when reviewing millage.
Sales History
Transfer and sale information connected to the parcel.
Verify the actual deed with the Register of Deeds.
Building Data
Sketch, size, age and improvement information used in appraisal.
Check for factual errors before appealing value.
South Carolina assessment ratios

4% versus 6% can change much more than the assessed value

4% Legal Residence is the primary-home classification

A qualifying owner-occupied primary residence is generally assessed at 4% of fair market value. Other real estate—including many rental properties, second homes and vacant parcels—is generally assessed at 6%.

South Carolina also gives qualifying Legal Residence property important school-operating tax relief, so the difference between 4% and 6% is not merely two percentage points in a simple calculator.

Assessment ratios relevant to Darlington County
Property class
Ratio
Value basis
Start with
Qualifying primary residence
4%
Fair market value
County Assessor
Other real estate
6%
Fair market value
County Assessor
Qualifying privately owned agriculture
4%
Agricultural use value
County Assessor
Qualifying corporate agriculture
6%
Agricultural use value
County Assessor
Manufacturing property
10.5%
Applicable state-assessed value
SCDOR / county tax offices

Simple value example

$250,000 qualifying Legal Residence

$250,000 × 4% = $10,000 assessed value before applicable millage and tax-relief treatment.

$250,000 other real estate

$250,000 × 6% = $15,000 assessed value before applicable millage.

Do not estimate the final tax bill by ratio alone. Millage varies by taxing district, and Legal Residence property receives school-operating tax treatment that can materially change the final amount.
2026 tax-year calendar

Tax year 2026 is normally payable without penalty through January 15, 2027

Assessment year 2026

Current tax portal already includes 2026 as a searchable tax year.

Pay without penalty January 15, 2027

Normal South Carolina real-property payment deadline for the 2026 assessment year.

First statutory penalty January 16, 2027

Normally 3%, or 30 days after mailing if that statutory rule produces a later date.

Normal South Carolina penalty progression for 2026 real-property taxes
Point in cycle
Normal date
Cumulative statutory penalty
What to do
Pay without penalty
Through Jan. 15, 2027
0%
Verify tax year, TMS and escrow status before paying.
First penalty
Jan. 16, 2027
3%
Check whether the notice-mailing rule gives a later first penalty date.
Second penalty
Feb. 2, 2027
10% total
Pay the updated Treasurer balance, not the original bill.
Final statutory level
Mar. 17, 2027
15% total
Account moves into delinquent collection and added costs may apply.
Why the first penalty date can shift: South Carolina law provides the first 3% penalty after January 15 or 30 days after the tax notice is mailed, whichever is later. Always use the date and live balance shown on the current bill.
Current tax search & payment

Use the PUBLIQ search fields in the right order

Set Search Type to Real Estate Do not leave the search on Vehicle or Personal when looking for land/buildings.
Choose Payment Status Select Unpaid for bills needing payment, Paid for receipt research, or All when you are unsure.
Select the tax year Separate 2026 from older delinquent years before making a payment.
Choose Search By Current options include tax notice number, Map Number, Owner Name, Tax ID and Property Address.
For owner search, use surname first The current portal specifically tells users to enter last name first followed by first name.
Open the matching tax record Confirm TMS, physical address, tax year and paid/unpaid status.
Save the receipt Keep the payment confirmation and recheck the account after processing.
Mortgage escrow: Darlington County warns that a mortgage company may pay the property tax and the owner may not receive a bill. The owner is still responsible for confirming the mortgage company actually paid.
Search, view or pay taxes Open Treasurer information
Current delinquent-tax help

A 2025 real-property bill still unpaid in August 2026 is already in delinquent collection

15% Statutory cumulative penalty when delinquent execution begins.
$20 Darlington collection cost added March 17.
+$40 Additional county cost added July 1.
$60 Total county late costs reached by July 1.
+$60 Final county cost scheduled September 1.
As of August 22, 2026: a 2025 Darlington County real-property account that remained unpaid after the normal 2026 penalty cycle is already with the Delinquent Tax Collector. The county’s published cost schedule has reached $60 in collection costs by July 1, before the additional $60 cost scheduled September 1.
Call for a live payoff Do not mail the original 2025 bill amount.
Ask whether multiple years are delinquent Darlington County says delinquent taxes must be paid before current tax payments are accepted.
Ask whether the parcel is in the tax-sale process The annual real-estate and mobile-home sale is held in December; call for the specific date.
Pay before the sale cutoff The county says taxes on a parcel scheduled for sale must be paid by 5 p.m. the day before the tax sale.
Tax-sale redemption: Darlington County publishes a redemption period of one year and one day after the tax sale. A tax deed is not a warranty title.
Call Delinquent Tax: 843-398-4170 Open Tax Collector instructions
Real-property assessment appeal

The deadline depends on whether you received an assessment notice

You received an Assessment Notice

Darlington County’s residential appeal form says a written appeal must be filed within 90 days after the date on the Notice of Classification, Appraisal & Assessment of Real Estate.

OR
You received no assessment notice

A written appeal filed before the first penalty date of January 15 applies to that tax year. A filing on or after January 15 applies to the succeeding tax year.

The appeal must be written. Darlington County says you do not have to use its residential appeal form to start an appeal, but the filing must be timely, identify the property—preferably by tax map/TMS number—and provide the taxpayer’s estimate of value.

Build an evidence package that answers a valuation question

Recent arm’s-length purchase Closing statement, contract, deed and circumstances of the sale.
Wrong building data Measurements, plans, permits and dated photographs.
Poor condition Inspection reports, repair estimates and photos.
Comparable sales Similar nearby market transactions close to the valuation date.
Unbuildable lot Credible official evidence; the Assessor specifically cites an official septic finding as useful evidence.
Wrong assessment ratio Legal Residence approval, occupancy and classification documents.
Proof-of-delivery tip: the county appeal form recommends keeping a copy and using registered mail, return receipt or another method that proves the Assessor received the written appeal.
Real-property appeal script “I am appealing TMS [number] at [address]. The assessment notice is dated [date]. I believe the fair market value should be [amount] because [sale, building error, condition, comparable sales or other evidence]. Can you confirm my filing deadline and whether you need the Residential Appeal form in addition to my written objection?”
Open Residential Appeal form Board of Assessment Appeals
Tax relief programs

Legal Residence, Homestead and agricultural use are three different benefits

Darlington County property-tax relief routing
Program
Benefit
Where to apply
Key timing
4% Legal Residence
Primary-home assessment ratio and related tax treatment.
Assessor
Apply promptly after moving in; before first penalty date for claimed tax year.
Homestead Exemption
Exempts the first $50,000 of qualifying value for applicable taxes.
County Auditor
Apply after meeting age/disability/blindness and residency rules.
Agricultural Use
Qualifying land valued by agricultural use rather than ordinary market value.
Assessor
File by the first penalty date for the first tax year claimed.
Department of Revenue Exemption
State-law property exemptions for qualifying organizations/individuals.
SCDOR, with county coordination
Use current SCDOR application rules.

Darlington County Homestead Exemption

Age route

Age 65 by December 31 preceding the tax year, with applicable South Carolina residency and ownership requirements.

Disability route

Totally and permanently disabled under a qualifying state or federal determination.

Blindness route

Legally blind as certified under the program’s requirements.

Homestead and 4% are not synonyms. The 4% Legal Residence classification is handled by the Assessor. Darlington County’s age/disability/blindness Homestead Exemption is handled by Auditor Angie L. Suggs at 843-398-4110.
Read Homestead requirements Call Auditor: 843-398-4110

Agricultural-use qualification

Private ownership

Qualifying agricultural real property is generally assessed at 4% of agricultural use value.

Corporate ownership

Qualifying corporate agricultural property is generally assessed at 6% of use value, subject to statutory exceptions.

Timberland

Darlington’s application describes a general 5-acre timberland threshold, with specific exceptions for smaller tracts.

Other agricultural land

The county form uses a general 10-acre threshold and provides alternative qualification routes for smaller tracts.

Small agricultural tract: Darlington’s application asks whether a sub-10-acre cropland tract generated at least $1,000 gross farm income in three of the last five years and includes other statutory qualification questions.
Rollback-tax warning: when qualifying agricultural land changes to a non-agricultural use, Darlington’s application warns that rollback taxes can apply for the year of change and the three immediately preceding tax years. Notify the Assessor within six months after a qualifying change in use.
Open agricultural application
Recorded deeds & title clues

Use RecordHub when you need the actual recorded instrument

Darlington County’s Register of Deeds is part of the Clerk of Court operation. The office says it records and images deeds, mortgages and related instruments, financing statements, state and federal tax liens, conveyance liens, plats and powers of attorney.

01
PARCEL Copy current and former owner names from qPublic.
02
PORTAL Open the Cott Systems RecordHub index.
03
NAME Search grantor and grantee variants.
04
DOCUMENT Narrow to deed, mortgage, lien, plat or other act.
05
VERIFY Match legal description and parcel clues.
Software detail: Darlington County says its Register of Deeds uses Resolution, an indexing and imaging system from Cott Systems. The county reports that the system enables recorded documents to be processed and returned within about three days of recording.
PropertyCheck: Darlington County also links to Cott Systems’ PropertyCheck notification service. It can be useful for receiving notices associated with recorded-name activity, but an alert system does not replace title insurance or a professional title search.
Clerk of Court

Scott B. Suggs

110 N. Main Street
Darlington, SC 29532

843-398-4330

Register of Deeds records

Deeds, mortgages, financing statements, liens, plats and powers of attorney.

E-recording is supported through Simplifile and CSC for eligible users.

Search RecordHub Open Clerk / ROD page Open PropertyCheck
GIS and parcel mapping

Use ArcGIS for geographic context and qPublic for the assessment record

qPublic parcel

Assessment value, property characteristics, sales and tax-map context.

County ArcGIS

Additional geographic layers and county mapping resources.

Recorded plat

Use the Register of Deeds for recorded subdivision and plat documents.

Boundary survey

Use a licensed surveyor when exact ground location matters.

GIS parcel lines are not a legal survey. Do not place a fence, home, driveway, septic system or utility solely from an online parcel boundary.
Open Darlington County ArcGIS Open qPublic parcel search
Parcel combination

Adjacent parcels do not automatically become one tax parcel

Darlington County publishes a Combination Request for owners who want eligible parcels merged. The form lists several requirements that should be checked before filing.

All property taxes paid in full
Same deeded ownership
Parcels are contiguous
Same municipality
Same school and fire/tax districts
List each parcel number and receipt number
Why combinations fail: two lots can touch each other but still be in different tax or municipal districts. Check district compatibility before submitting the merge request.
Open Combination Request
Manufactured-home records

Check delinquent taxes before buying a used manufactured home

Darlington County’s Assessor values manufactured homes, issues mobile-home stickers by permit, maintains tax-file records and handles moving permits. The county specifically warns buyers to verify delinquent taxes before purchasing a manufactured home.

Buying a manufactured home Call Delinquent Tax at 843-398-4170 before closing so you do not unknowingly acquire a home carrying unpaid property-tax liens.
Moving a manufactured home Contact the Assessor about the required moving-permit process before transport.
Converting it to a permanent dwelling The Assessor instructs owners to complete its conversion request and have the home de-titled through the South Carolina title process.
Record no longer matches the home Bring title, decal, location and ownership information to the Assessor rather than relying only on the real-estate search.
Assessor: 843-398-4180 Delinquent Tax: 843-398-4170
Failed-search recovery

No property found? Diagnose the reason before calling

Owner name returns nothing Search only the surname, then trust, estate, LLC or former owner.
Exact address fails Use house number + main street word without direction or suffix.
Recently purchased property Search the seller and verify the newly recorded deed in RecordHub.
New subdivision lot Search the parent parcel or developer and use GIS around the location.
Parcel was combined Search the former TMS numbers and check whether the combination request has been processed.
Rural land has no address Search by TMS, owner or GIS map click instead of street address.
Wrong county Confirm the land is physically in Darlington County rather than relying on the postal city alone.
Mobile home not in real-property search Contact the Assessor with owner, decal/title and location information.
Assessor call script “I am trying to identify the real-property account for [address/road]. The current or former owner is [name], and I have [old TMS, deed reference or nearby parcel]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined, renumbered or recorded under another owner?”
Office contact guide

Save the right Darlington County number before you call

Darlington County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location / hours
Assessor
Real-property value, Legal Residence, agriculture, appeals, parcel records, manufactured homes.
843-398-4180
kjohnson@darcosc.net
1 Public Square, Room 309
Darlington, SC 29532
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
County Auditor
Homestead Exemption, tax duplicate, personal property and certain tax corrections.
843-398-4110
AngieLSuggs@darcosc.net
1 Public Square, Room 205
Darlington, SC 29532
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Treasurer
Current property-tax payments, paid/unpaid status and receipts.
843-398-4160
jrobinson@darcosc.net
1 Public Square, Room 203
Darlington, SC 29532
Office Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Treasurer Drive-Thru
Current tax-bill payments.
Treasurer office
Near the courthouse / former Wells Fargo area
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Delinquent Tax Collector
Past-due tax payoff, collection costs, tax sale and redemption.
843-398-4170
1 Public Square, Room 207
Darlington, SC 29532
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Clerk / Register of Deeds
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and recorded instruments.
843-398-4330
clerk@darcosc.net
110 N. Main Street
Darlington, SC 29532
Related CountyAuditors.org guides

Use a statewide guide if the parcel is outside Darlington County

South Carolina county property records

Use this statewide directory when the land may be in Florence, Chesterfield, Lee, Dillon, Marlboro or another South Carolina county.

South Carolina County Property Records Guide
National office-routing directory

Useful when you need to identify whether another state uses an Assessor, Auditor, Property Appraiser, Recorder, Treasurer or another office title.

County Auditor & Equivalent Office Directory
Darlington property terminology

Decode the terms before paying or appealing

Darlington County property-tax terms
Term
Plain-English meaning
Why it matters
TMS / Map Number
Parcel identifier used in county real-property systems.
Best cross-reference for qPublic, taxes, GIS and appeals.
Fair Market Value
Assessor’s estimate of what the property would sell for in the market.
Starting point for most non-agricultural real-property assessments.
Assessment Ratio
Percentage applied to the property’s market or use value.
Primary residence is generally 4%; other real estate is generally 6%.
Legal Residence
Qualifying owner-occupied primary residence classification.
Provides the 4% assessment ratio and related property-tax treatment.
Homestead Exemption
Auditor-administered exemption for qualifying age, disability or blindness.
It is separate from the Assessor’s 4% Legal Residence process.
Agricultural Use Value
Special value based on qualifying agricultural use rather than ordinary fair market value.
Can significantly change the taxable value of qualifying farmland.
Millage
Local tax rate applied to assessed value.
Different taxing districts can produce different final tax bills.
Tax Notice Number
Identifier for a specific tax notice in the PUBLIQ system.
Useful for finding the exact bill and payment status.
Rollback Tax
Additional tax resulting when qualifying agricultural property changes to non-agricultural use.
Can reach back to the year of change and three preceding years.
10 practical answers

Darlington County tax assessment FAQs

Where can I search Darlington County property assessments?

Use the Darlington County Assessor’s official qPublic/Beacon portal. Search by owner, address or TMS/parcel information, then verify the TMS and physical property location before using the record.

What is the difference between qPublic and the Darlington tax-payment website?

qPublic is primarily the Assessor’s property assessment and parcel-data system. The separate PUBLIQ/QPayBill portal is used to search real-estate tax notices, paid or unpaid status and online payments.

What is the Darlington County assessment ratio for my primary home?

A qualifying owner-occupied Legal Residence is generally assessed at 4% of fair market value. Apply for the 4% classification with the Darlington County Assessor.

Why is my rental property assessed at 6%?

South Carolina generally assesses other real estate—including many rentals, second homes and vacant parcels—at 6% of fair market value. The 4% ratio is reserved for qualifying Legal Residence property.

When are 2026 Darlington County real-property taxes due?

Under the normal South Carolina annual cycle, tax year 2026 real-property taxes may be paid without penalty through January 15, 2027. The first statutory penalty is normally 3% beginning January 16, subject to the rule providing at least 30 days after mailing of the tax notice.

Where do I apply for the Darlington County Homestead Exemption?

Apply through the Darlington County Auditor, not the Assessor. The local program covers qualifying residents age 65 or older, those who are totally and permanently disabled, or those who are legally blind, subject to the program’s ownership and residency requirements.

How long do I have to appeal a Darlington County real-property assessment?

If you receive a Notice of Classification, Appraisal & Assessment of Real Estate, Darlington County’s appeal form states that the written appeal is due within 90 days after the date of that notice. In a year with no assessment notice, a written appeal filed before January 15 applies to that tax year; one filed on or after January 15 applies to the succeeding tax year.

How do I find a deed or mortgage in Darlington County?

Use the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds and its Cott Systems RecordHub portal. Search current and former owner names and narrow the result by deed, mortgage, lien, plat or other instrument type.

What should I do if my 2025 Darlington County property taxes are still unpaid?

Contact the Delinquent Tax Collector at 843-398-4170 for a live payoff. By August 2026, an unpaid 2025 account has already entered delinquent collection and can include statutory penalties plus county collection costs. Do not pay only the amount printed on the original bill.

Are Darlington County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. Use qPublic and the county ArcGIS tools for parcel research and geographic context, but rely on recorded deeds, plats and a licensed professional survey when exact legal boundaries matter.

Information reviewed August 22, 2026: Assessor contacts and duties, qPublic/Beacon property search, PUBLIQ tax-search fields, 4% and 6% assessment ratios, Legal Residence application requirements, Homestead routing, agricultural-use rules, real-property appeal timing, 2026 tax-cycle deadlines, delinquent-tax costs, Treasurer drive-thru, RecordHub/Resolution deed records, PropertyCheck and ArcGIS mapping were reviewed against current Darlington County, SCDOR and South Carolina statutory sources.
Independent Guide — Legal & Accuracy Disclaimer: CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory. It is not the Darlington County Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, Delinquent Tax Collector, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, South Carolina Department of Revenue or any other government office. Confirm live assessment values, tax balances, penalty amounts, application eligibility, appeal deadlines, agricultural classification, deed records, tax-sale status and legal boundaries with the responsible official office before making a payment, filing, purchase, financing, construction or legal decision.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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