Lancaster County Tax Assessment Search & Records (PA)

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · wEdge · 2026 Assessment · 2027 Reassessment · GIS · Tax

Search the Parcel, Then Compare the 2026 and 2027 Values

Lancaster County currently has two property-value views that answer different questions: the regular 2026 assessment record and the separate 2027 countywide reassessment record. Search by account number, owner, address, sales criteria or building characteristics, then verify the land, structures, sale history and taxing information before relying on the result.

This guide explains what to click after the official portal opens, how the 13-digit account number works, why 2026 millage must not be applied to a 2027 reassessment value, what to do when property facts are wrong, where to find deeds and GIS maps, and which office handles assessment, current taxes, delinquent taxes or recorded documents.

Start with the right record Follow exact search steps Understand 2027 value
County check: this guide covers Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It does not cover Lancaster County, South Carolina; Lancaster County, Nebraska; or Lancaster city in Fairfield County, Ohio. Pennsylvania property assessment here is handled by the Lancaster County Property Assessment Office—not an office called the County Auditor.

Quick answer: choose the record year before you search

Use the regular Lancaster County wEdge portal when you need the current 2026 assessment and Treasurer information. Use the separate 2027 reassessment wEdge portal when you need the new value intended for the 2027 tax year. Do not mix the two values or apply a 2026 tax rate to the 2027 reassessment.

1 Pick 2026 or 2027 Current tax-year record and reassessment record are separate.
2 Search simply Account number first; otherwise owner or address.
3 Open full parcel Check land, structures, sales, value and relief status.
4 Route the next task Assessment, Treasurer, Tax Claim, GIS or Recorder.
Correct county Lancaster County, PA
Assessment Office 717-299-8381
Current portal 2026 wEdge
Reassessment portal 2027 wEdge
Account number Unique 13 digits
2026 ratio 100%
2026 county millage 3.201 mills
2026 update cycle Nightly
2027 update cycle Weekly on Sundays
2027 annual appeal 2026 filing window closed
Open current 2026 wEdge Open 2027 reassessment Open official Assessment Office

Choose the exact property task

Jump directly to the problem you are trying to solve.

Two live assessment views

Decide whether you need the 2026 record or the 2027 reassessment

Use 2026 current wEdge

Use this record for current Assessment and Treasurer information, the existing parcel account, current land/building data, current assessment context and current-year tax research.

OR
Use 2027 reassessment wEdge

Use this record to review the new reassessment value intended to represent approximately 100% of current fair market value for the 2027 tax year.

Which Lancaster County record answers your question?
Your question
Use this source
What to check
Important limit
What is my current assessment?
2026 wEdge
Current parcel, valuation and Treasurer information.
Current values are based on the existing assessment system, not the new 2027 reassessment.
What is my new reassessment?
2027 Reassessment wEdge
New assessment and property characteristics.
Do not calculate 2027 taxes with 2026 millage.
Where are the parcel boundaries and aerial image?
LanCo View 2.0
Acreage, dimensions, deed reference and aerial imagery.
GIS is a mapping aid, not a boundary survey or title opinion.
Who legally received the deed?
Recorder of Deeds
Recorded deed, mortgage, easement, plan or restriction.
Assessment ownership display does not replace the recorded instrument.
What do I currently owe?
Collector/Treasurer or tax portal
Current bill and payment status.
Assessment value is not the same as a collectible balance.
Is an older tax delinquent?
Tax Claim
Claim, collection and delinquent-tax information.
The assessment office cannot resolve delinquent collection status.
Best sequence: find the parcel in wEdge → copy the 13-digit account number → verify the property facts → then use that same identifier when researching taxes, maps or office records.
DEVNET search fields

Use Advanced Search for owners, sales and building comparisons

Owner / address search
  • Owner Name
  • House Number Low
  • House Number High
  • Street Name
  • Direction/suffix selectors
Best for locating one parcel
Sales search
  • Sale Price Minimum
  • Sale Price Maximum
  • Sale Date Minimum
  • Sale Date Maximum
Dates use MM/DD/YYYY
Building search
  • Year Built Minimum
  • Year Built Maximum
  • Square Footage Minimum
  • Square Footage Maximum
Useful for comparison research

Address returns “no records found”?

Check separate address boxes Lancaster County says House Number, Direction, Street Name and Street Suffix should be entered in their respective fields.
Remove direction and suffix If nothing appears, the county specifically recommends trying again with Direction and Street Suffix blank.
Search by owner Use the owner-name field when address formatting remains uncertain.
Switch to the map Use LanCo View to locate the parcel spatially and retrieve the 13-digit account number.
Recent purchase? The assessment ownership information can lag a recent recorded transaction. Check the Recorder if title timing matters.
New split or combination? A parcel may have been renumbered, combined or created from a parent tract. Ask Assessment/GIS to confirm the current identifier.
Search-performance trick: do not fill every advanced field at once. One wrong suffix, date or owner spelling can eliminate the correct parcel. Find the parcel first; narrow only when the result set is too large.
Property-card decoder

Do not stop at the total assessment—check the facts behind it

Property record fields worth verifying
Field
What it tells you
What to check
If wrong
Account / parcel number
Unique parcel identifier used across county property systems.
Keep all digits and match the site address.
Contact Assessment/GIS before using another parcel’s data.
Owner / mailing address
Public assessment ownership/mailing record.
Recent transfer? Correct mailing destination?
Address change and deed/title issues follow different routes.
Land value
Assessment component attributed to land.
Acreage, neighborhood and land restrictions.
Correct factual errors; valuation disputes use appeal process.
Building / improvement value
Assessment component linked to structures/improvements.
Living area, year built, style, stories and amenities.
Submit a Property Correction request.
Year built
County-recorded construction age.
Original structure vs later addition/remodel.
Provide correction details/evidence.
Living / structure area
Recorded size used as part of property description/valuation.
Finished vs unfinished space, additions and accessory structures.
Do not appeal a typo before attempting factual correction.
Baths / bedrooms / rooms
Structure characteristics in county inventory.
Compare with actual configuration.
Property Correction Form.
Garage / carport / porch / deck
Additional improvement characteristics.
Whether structures exist and their type.
Report the factual discrepancy.
Basement / heating / cooling / fuel
Physical-property data used within mass appraisal.
Finished area and installed systems.
Send correction with clear description.
Sale history
Recorded transaction clues tied to the parcel.
Sale date, price and whether transaction appears relevant.
Cross-check recorded deed.
Homestead / Farmstead
Enrollment indicator for qualifying tax relief.
Do not assume a recently filed application is already visible.
Contact Assessment Office.
Why these details matter: Lancaster County’s Property Correction materials and Letter of Information show that the assessment inventory can include year built, stories, square footage, bedrooms, baths, basement, garage, heating/cooling, fuel, roof, utilities, remodeling, pools and other improvements. A value challenge is much stronger after obvious factual errors are separated from a disagreement about market value.
2027 countywide reassessment

The 2027 value is not a simple update to the old 2018-base assessment

Lancaster County’s current assessment system traces to the countywide reassessment effective January 1, 2018. Current 2026 assessed values are based on January 1, 2018 market values and use a 100% predetermined ratio. The 2027 reassessment is intended to reset properties to approximately 100% of current fair market value.

Current assessment base January 1, 2018

Existing assessment values were established from the 2018 countywide reassessment.

Notices mailed June 15, 2026

Lancaster County mailed 2027 reassessment notices.

2027 tax year New reassessment

Value is intended to represent current fair market value at 100%.

2026 RECORD 2018 base-year market values Predetermined ratio: 100% DO NOT MIX 2026 millage ≠ 2027 value 2027 RECORD Current fair market value target Reassessment: 100%
Most important tax warning on this page: Lancaster County explicitly says 2026 millage rates must not be applied to the 2027 reassessment value. County and municipal 2027 millage is expected to be determined near the end of December 2026, while 2027–2028 school millage is determined later. The reassessment value also does not affect 2026–27 school taxes.

Does a higher 2027 assessment automatically mean higher taxes?

No. Reassessment is designed to equalize values. The county explains that taxing jurisdictions must first adjust millage to remain revenue neutral before making ordinary budget-related rate changes. Your eventual individual change depends on how your property’s value changed relative to the overall tax base and the later-adopted rates.

Read official 2027 reassessment guidance Search your 2027 value
Correction vs appeal

Fix a factual error differently from a value disagreement

Record fact is wrong

Examples: square footage, year built, room/bath count, structure, owner mailing address or another factual property characteristic.

Start with: Property Correction or Address Change process.

VS
Facts are right, value is wrong

If the physical record is accurate but you believe the total assessment exceeds or understates fair market value, that is an assessment-appeal issue.

Start with: appeal rules and evidence.

Property Correction: practical workflow

Open your parcel in wEdge first The county’s correction form is designed to be completed after reviewing the existing online property record.
Write down the exact incorrect field Avoid saying only “my assessment is wrong.” Identify the recorded characteristic—for example year built, square footage or missing structure.
Explain the correct fact Provide concise supporting information so the office can determine whether the issue can be corrected from records or requires further review.
Submit to Property Assessment The current correction form directs completed requests to paquestions@lancastercountypa.gov.
Allow case-by-case review The county states correction handling depends on the complexity of the discrepancy.
Open Property Correction Form

Mailing-address change has a separate identity safeguard

Lancaster County’s current Data/Address Change Form states that photo ID has been required for processing since February 6, 2025. If the submitter is not the owner, the form says a Power of Attorney must be provided or the change will not be made.
Open Address Change Form
Owner name vs legal title: changing the assessment mailing address is not the same thing as changing title. If ownership itself changed, verify the deed with the Recorder of Deeds rather than trying to use an address-change form as a substitute for a recorded conveyance.
Current appeal status · August 2026

The 2027 reassessment appeal filing window has closed

Reassessment notices were mailed June 15, 2026. The special 2027 reassessment annual filing deadline was August 3, 2026—the first business day after August 1. As of this article’s August 2026 update, that deadline has passed.

Do not download the old 2027 reassessment appeal form and assume it is still timely. Lancaster County’s current Property Assessment page says the next opportunity for an annual appeal is 2028, with additional information expected in early 2027.

A later assessment-change notice can create a different deadline

Lancaster County’s general appeal rules also provide a separate 40-day appeal opportunity when the Assessment Office issues an assessment-change notice after a qualifying change to the property. If you receive a new notice, use the deadline printed on that notice rather than relying on the expired reassessment deadline.

What to do now based on your situation
Situation
Best next action
Do not
2027 value appears wrong because property data is wrong
Submit a Property Correction request now.
Wait until an appeal just to correct an obvious factual error.
You missed Aug. 3, 2026 reassessment deadline
Review county guidance for the next annual appeal opportunity, currently stated as 2028.
Represent an expired filing as timely.
You later receive a new assessment-change notice
Read its issue date and 40-day appeal instructions immediately.
Assume the annual deadline controls the separate notice.
You are preparing future appeal evidence
Collect comparable sales, accurate property facts, photographs and credible market evidence.
Argue only that the tax bill feels high.

What Lancaster County says about appeal evidence

Appeal the total assessment The county says the appeal concerns the total assessed value—not just the land component or building component.
Recent appraisal can help An appraisal is not mandatory, but the county says a recent appraisal provides strong market-value evidence. If used, it should generally be dated no more than one year before the hearing.
Value can move either way The Board reviews market evidence and can adjust the assessment upward or downward.
Comparable-sales shortcut: Lancaster County publishes the 2022–2024 valid sales used in the 2027 reassessment process. Before selecting a “comparable,” check location, property type, size, age, lot characteristics and sale conditions rather than choosing only a nearby house with a lower price.
Check current appeal guidance
Assessment ≠ tax balance

Use the assessment to understand value, then move to the tax collector

2026 county millage: 3.201 mills

Lancaster County’s published 2026 rate table lists a county millage of 3.201. Municipal and school millage varies by location, so there is no single countywide “total tax rate.”

One mill means $1 of tax for each $1,000 of taxable assessed value. Use the municipality and school district shown for the parcel when researching the full tax burden.

Again: 3.201 is a 2026 county rate. Do not use it to estimate tax from a 2027 reassessment notice. Lancaster County’s millage page expressly warns against using existing rates with the 2027 reassessment.

Online county-tax payment has a confusing search label

The county’s payment instructions contain an important portal quirk: when paying online, take the ACCOUNT NUMBER printed on the tax bill and enter it into the online field labeled PARCEL NUMBER. The county says that if you enter the Account Number there, you do not need additional search information.

Get the tax bill’s Account Number Do not guess the parcel from owner name when the bill already provides the exact account.
Open Lancaster County’s Pay County Tax Bill page Read and accept the payment terms before the external payment workflow.
Enter Account Number in the “Parcel Number” field This label is the source of many avoidable search failures.
Verify property and balance before paying Match the owner/property and tax information to your bill.
Review the convenience fee before submitting Current county-listed fees are $2 for EFT/e-check, $4 for debit, and 2.55% for credit card with a $2 minimum.
Save the confirmation The county says an online payment can take up to four business days to update with the tax office.
Who handles the tax question?
Tax problem
Correct office
Phone / action
Current assessment/value
Property Assessment
717-299-8381
Current county tax payment
Treasurer / assigned collector
Treasurer 717-299-8222; verify municipality’s collector.
Delinquent tax
Tax Claim
717-299-8232
School real-estate tax
School/assigned collector
Collector varies by district.
Change assessed value
Board of Assessment Appeals / Assessment Office
Follow current appeal rules, not the Treasurer.
Open county payment instructions Find tax-collector information
Tax relief / preferential assessment

Check Homestead/Farmstead and Clean & Green separately

Homestead / Farmstead Exclusion

Lancaster County lists a March 1 enrollment deadline. The program relates to qualifying owner-occupied homestead/farmstead property and school property-tax relief.

The county also warns that recently submitted applications may not yet appear online and tells recent buyers to contact the Assessment Office to confirm enrollment.

Clean & Green · Act 319

Preferential assessment can apply to qualifying agricultural use, agricultural reserve/open space or forest land.

Lancaster County’s regular new-application window is January 1 through June 1 each year.

Clean & Green eligibility shortcut

Generally at least 10 acres; or
Certain agricultural land under 10 acres may qualify through income test
$2,000 annual gross agricultural commodity income threshold for qualifying under-10-acre agricultural use
Income must have been generated for the preceding three years under the county’s stated rule
Enrolled land uses preferential use value rather than ordinary fair market value
Subdivision, transfer, combination, acreage or land-use change can require revised paperwork
Clean & Green ownership-change warning: Lancaster County says an enrolled owner is obligated to report proposed changes to the property 30 days in advance. A qualifying change can create rollback-tax consequences, so do not rely on the ordinary parcel search alone before subdividing, transferring or changing enrolled land use.
Homestead / Farmstead instructions Clean & Green rules and forms
Clean & Green help: Lancaster County lists the program phone as 717-299-8398.
LanCo View 2.0

Use GIS when you need the map, acreage, dimensions or deed reference

LanCo View 2.0 is Lancaster County’s free public GIS application. The county describes it as a parcel-search tool that can show acreage, dimensions, deed reference, aerial imagery and other spatial information.

A
ACCOUNT 13-digit
parcel ID
M
MAP Locate
parcel
D
DIMENSIONS Acreage
shape
R
REFERENCE Deed
clue
I
IMAGERY Aerial
context
Lancaster-specific Sunday tip: the GIS Division says LanCo View maintenance runs every Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and applications may not function properly during that period. If the map is unusually slow or unavailable on Sunday morning, retry later before assuming the parcel is missing.
Owner-name limitation: Lancaster County says owner names are not displayed in LanCo View because of Right-to-Know-related protections concerning law-enforcement home addresses. Use the Assessment wEdge portal when you need the public owner field.
Free LanCo View 2.0

Appropriate for most homeowners, buyers and basic parcel/map research.

LanCo View PLUS

Intended for advanced users needing additional parcel/zoning/data functions. The county currently lists a $100 subscription through the end of 2026.

Open official GIS / LanCo View page
Recorded ownership

Use the Recorder when the question is legal ownership, deed or easement

The assessment portal is excellent for parcel research, but it is not a title report. Lancaster County’s Recorder of Deeds records real-estate documents such as deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, surveys, land plans, restrictions and road rights-of-way.

Assessment record vs Recorder record
Need
wEdge Assessment
Recorder of Deeds
Parcel assessment
Yes
No
Owner displayed for assessment purposes
Yes
Use deed for recorded ownership chain
Recorded deed image
No
Yes
Easement / restriction
May not provide full legal record
Search recorded instrument
Mortgage / satisfaction
No
Yes
Exact legal title conclusion
No
Recorded documents are starting point; professional title review may still be needed

If you already have the deed reference

Open Recorder public records Choose “Search Records as Guest” when the public system presents that option.
Use Go To Document Lancaster County’s Recorder instructions say to enter the book letter and page when you already have the deed reference.
If you do not have the deed reference, search by name Choose the appropriate year range and Grantor or Grantee, then search Last Name followed by First Name.
Search more than one year range when needed The Recorder cautions that some deeds were recorded significantly later than the date they were created.
Open Lancaster County public-record links
Land-value terminology

“Primary homesite” and “residual acres” do not mean part of your land disappeared

Lancaster County explains that a primary homesite represents the typical or average base acreage used for the assessment neighborhood. Acreage beyond that base amount may be categorized as residual land and valued at a lower rate per acre.

Primary homesite

The neighborhood’s base acreage concept for residential land valuation.

Residual acreage

Additional acreage beyond the base homesite amount; it can carry a lower per-acre value.

Restrictions

Floodplain, unbuildable conditions, drainage easements or other documented restrictions may be relevant to land value. Contact Assessment if you need to know whether a restriction is already reflected.

Do not compare land value by acreage alone. Two parcels of similar size can differ because of neighborhood, homesite/residual treatment, utility access, site characteristics, restrictions and other valuation factors.
Office routing

Call the office that can actually change or verify the record

Lancaster County property office routing
Office
Use it for
Phone
Visit
Property Assessment
Assessment records, property characteristics, value, corrections, Homestead, appeals
717-299-8381
150 N Queen St, Suite 310
2027 reassessment help
Questions about reassessment records and property-data review
717-390-7742
Suite 310
Treasurer
County tax payments and assigned collection duties
717-299-8222
150 N Queen St, Suite 122
Tax Claim
Delinquent tax claims and collections
717-299-8232
Confirm before visiting
GIS Division
Parcel maps, account numbers, acreage, dimensions and spatial data
717-299-8257
150 N Queen St, Suite 322
Recorder of Deeds
Deeds, mortgages, easements, plans and recorded land documents
717-299-8238
150 N Queen St, 3rd Floor
In-person local tip: the Property Assessment Office is inside the Lancaster County Government Center at 150 N Queen Street, but the county specifically notes that the building entrance is on Chestnut Street. Property Assessment is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Assessment-office call script “I am reviewing parcel account [13-digit number] at [property address]. The current wEdge record shows [field/value], but I believe [specific fact] is incorrect. Can you tell me whether this should be handled through a Property Correction Form, an Address Change request, or an assessment appeal?”
Bulk / professional research

You do not need to buy data for one property search

Individual public property records can be searched through wEdge without purchasing a countywide data package. Lancaster County separately sells bulk assessment data for users who need the entire parcel database.

$50 Assessment Information File

Basic countywide assessment information suitable for many bulk-data users.

$500 Assessment Data Package

More complete set of fields available for sale through the Property Assessment Office.

Bulk-data limitations: the county says data is updated on the first of each month, technical support for importing/querying is not provided, and refunds cannot be issued after files are delivered.
Review countywide data options
Useful internal guides

Continue only when the task moves beyond Lancaster County

Pennsylvania property routing

Use this if you need to understand how Assessment, tax collectors, Tax Claim, Recorder and county financial auditors differ across Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania property & tax guide
Find another county office

Use the national directory when the property is outside Lancaster County or the mailing city crosses a county boundary.

County office directory
Lancaster, Ohio is different

If you actually meant Lancaster city in Ohio, property assessment is through Fairfield County—not Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Lancaster Ohio property-search guide
10 Lancaster-specific answers

Lancaster County tax assessment FAQs

How do I search Lancaster County, PA property assessments?

Open the current LancasterPA DEVNET wEdge portal. If you know the parcel’s 13-digit Account Number, use Basic Search. Otherwise open Advanced Search and search by owner name or site-address fields. Open the complete matching parcel and verify the address, account number, land, building and assessment information before relying on it.

What is the difference between the 2026 and 2027 Lancaster County property search?

The regular 2026 wEdge site contains current Assessment and Treasurer information under the existing assessment system. The separate 2027 reassessment site shows the new countywide reassessment value intended for the 2027 tax year. Keep the record year with every value you copy.

Can I calculate my 2027 property tax using the 2026 Lancaster County millage?

No. Lancaster County explicitly warns that 2026 millage rates must not be applied to 2027 reassessment values. New county and municipal rates for 2027 are established after the reassessment process, and school rates follow their own schedule.

What is Lancaster County’s 2026 county millage?

Lancaster County’s published 2026 millage table lists the county portion as 3.201 mills. Municipal and school millage varies by taxing district, so the full property-tax rate depends on the parcel’s municipality and school district.

Why does my Lancaster County address search say no records found?

Enter the house number, direction, street name and street suffix in the correct separate fields. Lancaster County specifically recommends trying the search again with Direction and Street Suffix left blank if no record appears. You can also search by owner or use LanCo View to locate the account number.

How often are Lancaster County assessment records updated?

The county says the current 2026 assessment site is updated nightly. The separate 2027 reassessment site is updated weekly on Sundays. A very recent deed, correction or payment may therefore not appear instantly.

How do I correct wrong square footage or property details?

Review the current property record, identify the exact inaccurate field, and use Lancaster County’s Property Correction Form or contact the Property Assessment Office. Corrections are handled case by case. A factual correction is different from an appeal arguing that an otherwise accurate property record has the wrong market value.

Can I still appeal my Lancaster County 2027 reassessment?

The special 2027 reassessment annual filing deadline was August 3, 2026 and has passed. Lancaster County currently states that the next annual appeal opportunity is 2028, with more information expected in early 2027. A separate 40-day appeal period can apply if the Assessment Office later issues a new assessment-change notice, so follow any new notice immediately.

Where do I find Lancaster County parcel maps and acreage?

Use the county’s free LanCo View 2.0 GIS application for parcel location, acreage, dimensions, deed-reference clues and aerial imagery. The county notes scheduled maintenance every Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon, when the application may not work properly.

Where do I find the deed instead of the assessment record?

Use Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds public records. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, easements, restrictions, plans and other recorded land documents. If you already have a deed book and page reference, the county’s instructions direct users to the Go To Document function; otherwise search by Grantor or Grantee name and appropriate year range.

Information reviewed August 29, 2026: current Lancaster County Property Assessment records, DEVNET wEdge search fields, 2027 reassessment guidance, current appeal status, property-correction instructions, address-change requirements, 2026 millage information, Treasurer payment instructions, Homestead/Farmstead, Clean & Green, LanCo View GIS, Recorder routing, bulk assessment data and relevant CountyAuditors.org internal pages were checked against current official or live sources.
Independent Guide — Legal, Tax & Accuracy Disclaimer: CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory and is not Lancaster County, the Property Assessment Office, Board of Assessment Appeals, Treasurer, Tax Claim Bureau, GIS Division, Recorder of Deeds, DEVNET, a municipality or a school district. Public assessment and GIS records are useful research tools but do not establish marketable title, exact surveyed boundaries, zoning approval or a guaranteed tax balance. Assessment values, parcel data, millage, collector assignments, deadlines, relief eligibility, fees and office procedures can change. Verify a live filing deadline, tax balance, payment amount, recorded document or legal property question with the responsible official office before acting.
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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