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.

Franklin County Auditor, OH: Property Search, Records & Maps

Franklin County, Ohio · Parcel lookup, values, taxes, deeds and GIS help

Search Parcels, Values, Taxes & Maps

Find a Franklin County property by owner name, street address or parcel ID, then use the result to check ownership, building facts, sales, taxes, tentative value and map information.

The steps below explain exactly what to enter, what each record field means, how to fix a failed search and which county office handles the next action.

Open official property search See exact search steps Fix a missing record

Franklin County Auditor Ohio property search page with owner, address, parcel ID and map search options — **Official search-page guide:** select Owner Name, Address or Parcel ID according to the information you already have. Start broadly and narrow only after the correct parcel appears.

Current system note: Franklin County has warned that searches or Parcel Detail Reports may sometimes respond slowly. A report can continue generating in the background, so refresh the report-status page before starting the same request again.

One-minute action board

Choose what you need to do

Use the parcel search first when you do not yet have the parcel ID. After that, move to the office that controls the specific record.

Find owner or property Use Auditor Owner, Address or Parcel ID Search.

Check tax bill or payment Use the Treasurer after saving the parcel ID.

Find deed, mortgage or lien Use the Recorder with owner names or parcel information.

View parcel map Use Parcel Viewer or Map Search for visual context.

Question the 2026 value Use Property Value Review while tentative values are under review.

Apply for a reduction Use Auditor forms for Homestead, owner occupancy, CAUV or damage.

Monitor record changes Register for Auditor eAlerts and Recorder Property Alert.

Research before buying Check parcel facts, taxes, deeds, liens, maps and current value.

Exact search syntax

How to search Franklin County property records

The official system supports Owner Name, Address, Parcel ID, Subdivision & Condo, Advanced Search and Map Search. Most users should begin with one of the first three methods.

Search by owner name

Enter the last name first.
Add the first name only when the result list is too broad.
Remove apostrophes, quotation marks, middle initials and suffixes if no result appears.
Try a trust, LLC or former-owner name when applicable.
Verify the property address and parcel ID.

Example: use SMITH before SMITH JOHN A JR.

Search by address

Enter the house number.
Select the direction only when relevant.
Enter the main street name.
Do not include Road, Avenue, Boulevard, Street or Place initially.
Add unit information only when several records remain.

Example: 373 S HIGH — not 373 South High Street.

Search by parcel ID

Copy the number from a tax bill, deed or earlier parcel record.
Remove dashes and spaces.
Enter the full number for one property.
Use a wildcard only for grouped research.
Confirm the address before continuing.

Example: enter 010000266 instead of 010-000266-00.

Beginner-safe search workflow

Choose only one search method Combining owner, address and parcel fields can remove a valid result when one field is formatted differently.

Start with less information Use the surname, simplified street address or parcel ID without punctuation.

Open every plausible match Mailing city, municipality, township, ZIP code and school district may not use identical labels.

Verify two independent details Match the property address and parcel ID, or match the address with a transfer or building fact.

Save the parcel ID immediately This is the most useful identifier for taxes, maps, documents, alerts, forms and county calls.

Wildcard insider tip: An asterisk can replace unknown letters, but a broad wildcard may return hundreds of matches. Use it after trying the exact surname or street name, not before.

Search by owner Search by address Search by parcel ID

No-result diagnosis

Property missing? Use this troubleshooting order

Owner search returns nothing Enter only the surname. Remove punctuation, initials, suffixes and the spouse’s name.

A trust or company owns it Search one distinctive word from the trust, LLC, corporation or organization name.

Address search returns nothing Remove the suffix, ZIP code, apartment number and unnecessary directional words.

Parcel number fails Remove dashes and spaces and make sure zero was not entered as the letter O.

Property sold recently Search the former owner and then locate the new deed through the Recorder.

New construction or new lot Search the parent parcel, developer, prior landowner or nearby parcels in Map Search.

Parcel was split or combined Use the visual map to identify a replacement parcel number near the old location.

Detail report appears frozen Wait for background generation and refresh the report-status page rather than submitting repeated requests.

Subdivision filter is unavailable Search by owner, address, parcel ID or map location until the Advanced Search criterion returns.

Record appears under a different city Confirm by parcel location, tax district and school district instead of relying only on mailing-city wording.

Prepare before calling the Auditor

Complete property address

Current or previous owner name

Parcel ID, if known

Approximate purchase or transfer date

Nearby intersection

Municipality or township

Call script that helps staff locate the record “I am trying to identify the property at [address]. The current or former owner may be [name]. The parcel does not appear under my search, and it may have been transferred, split or combined. Can you confirm the current parcel ID or the best search field to use?”

Call 614-525-HOME Email appraisal staff

Do not stop at the first result

What to do after you find the parcel

Confirm identity Match the property address, parcel ID and at least one additional fact such as owner, transfer date or building type.

Save the parcel summary Print or save the full property summary instead of relying on a cropped screenshot.

Check the current property facts Review building area, year built, condition, land use, acreage and listed improvements.

Open taxes and payments Use the Treasurer when you need the live bill, due date, payment status or delinquency information.

Open maps or recorded documents Use GIS for visual context and the Recorder for the deed, mortgage, lien, easement or plat.

Choose the correct next action Correct a factual error, request a value review, apply for a reduction, register an alert or prepare for a purchase.

Best habit: Save the parcel ID in your notes before opening another county system. Owner names and addresses can change; the parcel ID is usually the fastest way back to the same property.

Parcel record decoder

Understand the fields before using the record

Franklin County parcel fields and the next useful action
Field	What it means	What to check next
Parcel ID	The county identifier assigned to the real-estate parcel.	Use it for taxes, maps, documents, alerts, forms and county calls.
Owner	The ownership name currently displayed in the Auditor database.	Use the recorded deed when legal proof of ownership is required.
Property address	The physical or situs location of the parcel.	Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
Mailing address	The address used for tax or ownership correspondence.	Update it if notices are going to the wrong address.
Property class	The broad residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other classification.	Question it if it does not match the actual primary use.
Land use	A more detailed code describing the property’s recorded use.	Include a material error in a correction or value-review request.
Tax district	The combination of local taxing authorities affecting the parcel.	Do not compare taxes with a property in another tax district.
School district	The school district associated with the parcel.	Use it when comparing tax rates, market areas or value-update averages.
Appraisal neighborhood	The market grouping used in valuation analysis.	Prefer comparable sales from a similar market area.
Appraised value	The Auditor’s estimate of market value for land and improvements.	Compare it with property condition, recent sales and the tentative 2026 value.
Taxable value	The assessed amount used in the tax calculation.	Do not confuse it with appraised market value or the final tax bill.
Transfer date and price	The displayed sale or transfer information.	Check the instrument type before treating the amount as a market sale.
Dwelling data	Year built, finished area, rooms, bathrooms and other building details.	Document a material error with photographs, plans, permits or measurements.
Site data	Frontage, depth, acreage and land characteristics.	Use the deed, plat or survey for legal dimensions.

Three mistakes that create bad conclusions

Using owner name as legal proof

The Auditor display helps locate a property, but the recorded deed controls document-based ownership research.

Comparing different tax districts

Two nearby homes can have different taxes because school districts, municipalities and levies differ.

Treating every transfer as a market sale

Family transfers, partial interests, sheriff sales and multi-parcel transactions may not be useful comparables.

Current valuation update

Review the tentative 2026 property value

Franklin County is completing a state-required 2026 Property Value Update affecting more than 440,000 parcels. Tentative values are available for review before final certification.

Residential countywide average

Preliminary residential values were reported at roughly 10% above prior values.

Commercial countywide average

Preliminary commercial values were reported at roughly 4% above prior values.

Industrial countywide average

Preliminary industrial values were reported at roughly 13% above prior values.

Do not apply a countywide average to one parcel. An individual change depends on property type, location, appraisal neighborhood, building facts, condition and market evidence.

Best evidence for a Property Value Review

Recent arm’s-length closing statement

Purchase contract and addenda

Independent appraisal

Comparable recent sales

Current condition photographs

Repair estimates

Proof of wrong square footage

Permit or demolition records

Value-review sequence

Check the tentative value Compare it with the parcel’s building, site, transfer and neighborhood information.

Request a Property Value Review Submit evidence that directly addresses market value or an incorrect property fact.

Wait for final certification State review occurs before the values become final.

Use Board of Revision if needed A formal complaint becomes the next route after the applicable filing period opens.

Insider evidence tip: Three carefully selected nearby sales are often more useful than a spreadsheet containing dozens of unrelated properties. Explain why each property is genuinely similar.

Check tentative 2026 value Read official value-update information

Treasurer and tax-payment help

Check the tax bill after identifying the parcel

The Auditor values the property. The Treasurer issues and collects the tax bill. Save the parcel ID before switching systems.

First-half practical deadline March 2, 2026

February 28 fell on a weekend.

Second-half deadline July 20, 2026

Check the live account before authorizing payment.

Bill-verification warning: Review the Treasurer’s current notice and the live parcel account before paying because some second-half bills may require additional verification.

If the bill is missing or unclear

Search the parcel through the Treasurer Confirm the current balance, mailing information and payment status.

Check mortgage escrow Ask the lender whether it has scheduled or completed the payment.

Check for a recent transfer A title company, former owner or lender may have made a payment.

Confirm posting before paying again Avoid creating a duplicate payment when another party has already paid.

Call before the deadline Failure to receive a paper bill does not automatically remove penalties or interest.

Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel ID] at [address]. I need to confirm the current balance, whether a payment has posted, and whether a lender, title company or prior owner has already paid. What amount and deadline currently apply?”

Open Treasurer property search Verify collection dates Call 614-525-3438

Maps, aerials and parcel context

Use Franklin County GIS without treating it as a survey

Parcel Viewer workflow

Copy the parcel ID Start from the Auditor property record.

Open Parcel Viewer Search by parcel or navigate to the property.

Zoom close enough Some property and reference layers appear only after zooming in.

Compare available layers Review parcel outlines, aerial imagery, structures, pavement, roads and water features.

Move to legal records when needed Use the deed, subdivision plat or survey for boundary work.

Pick the right map tool

Parcel Viewer

Best for visual parcel location and nearby-property context.

Map Search

Best for parcel selection, map reports and printable output.

Open Data Portal

Best for downloadable GIS datasets and technical analysis.

Recorder plat search

Best for a recorded subdivision plat rather than a live parcel layer.

Fence, driveway and construction warning: Online GIS boundaries are reference information. Do not place a fence, building, driveway or utility from a parcel line alone.

How to find an existing survey or plat

Ask the title company, lender, seller or prior owner whether a survey already exists.
Search the Recorder by subdivision or plat name.
Use the deed’s legal description to identify the subdivision, lot or survey reference.
Hire a licensed surveyor when exact ground boundaries, encroachments or corners matter.

Map insider tip: When an address search fails, locate a neighboring parcel first, then click the target parcel on the map. This is especially useful for vacant land, new lots and rural-style addresses.

Open Parcel Viewer Open Map Search Review GIS services

Recorder workflow

Find deeds, mortgages, releases, liens and easements

Use the Auditor to identify the parcel, owner and transfer date. Use the Recorder to view the actual recorded document.

Save Auditor clues Copy the parcel ID, current owner, former owner and most recent transfer date.

Open Recorder Public Records Search Basic searching does not require registration.

Search by owner or parcel information Do not expect the Recorder to index every property by street address.

Choose the document type Narrow the search to deed, mortgage, release, lien, easement, assignment, lease or plat.

Compare recording details Match names, recording date, instrument number and legal-description clues.

Request certification only when required A downloadable image may be enough for personal research, while courts, lenders or agencies may require a certified copy.

Published certified-copy cost: $2 per page plus a $1 certification fee per document, with applicable postage for mailed requests.

Mortgage-release trick: When a mortgage is paid off, search for a release or satisfaction connected with the original mortgage. A payoff usually does not produce a new deed.

Title-search limit: The Recorder provides public records but does not perform a complete title examination. Use a title company or attorney for a purchase, ownership dispute, probate issue, unreleased lien or complex easement.

Open Recorder records search Read Recorder FAQs Request a certified copy

Real buyer and owner playbook

Insider checks before buying or relying on a property record

Check the parcel ID on every document A street address can cover more than one parcel or change after a split. Compare the parcel ID on the Auditor record, tax bill, deed and title paperwork.

Search the seller and prior owner A lien, mortgage release or recent deed may be indexed under a prior legal name.

Compare tax district, not only ZIP code Nearby properties can have different school districts, municipalities and tax rates.

Do not assume a credit transfers Homestead, owner occupancy and other reductions may depend on the qualifying owner and property use.

Review building facts before closing Check finished area, year built, baths, garages, additions and outbuildings against the actual property.

Check whether one address has multiple parcels A house, side lot, garage parcel or vacant tract may be billed separately.

Use GIS only for orientation A map helps identify the parcel but does not prove the exact legal boundary or an encroachment.

Save a same-day record package Export or print the Auditor summary, Treasurer account and key Recorder documents on the same day because online data can update.

Five-item pre-purchase record package

Auditor parcel summary

Current Treasurer tax account

Most recent deed

Relevant mortgage and release records

GIS or parcel-map reference

Current tentative or certified value

Record-change monitoring

Use both Franklin County property-alert services

Auditor Property eAlerts

Useful for certain owner, mailing-address, value or parcel-record changes.

Recorder Property Alert

Useful for newly recorded documents matching registered personal, business or trust names.

Register name variations: Include the full legal name, middle initial, shortened first name, prior surname, business name and trust name where applicable.

An alert does not automatically mean fraud. A refinance, mortgage release, lien, legitimate transfer or other normal filing may trigger a notification. Inspect the instrument before drawing a conclusion.

Forms and tax reductions

Choose the right Franklin County property form

Common Auditor forms and programs
Form or program	Purpose	What to prepare
DTE 105C	Owner-occupied reduction for a qualifying primary residence.	Ownership and primary-residence information.
DTE 105A	Homestead application for qualifying senior, disabled or surviving-spouse applicants.	Age, income, disability, ownership and residency documents.
DTE 105I	Homestead application for a qualifying disabled veteran.	Required official disability documentation.
DTE 109	Initial Current Agricultural Use Value application.	Acreage, agricultural-use and income information.
DTE 26	Value reduction request after qualifying damage or destruction.	Damage date, photographs, estimates and affected improvements.
DTE 1	Formal Board of Revision complaint during the applicable filing period.	Market-value evidence and correct parcel information.
Combination Request	Request combination of qualifying tax parcels.	All parcel IDs, ownership and legal-description details.
DTE 100 / DTE 100EX	Conveyance value statement or transfer-exemption explanation.	Correct transfer document and title or legal coordination.

Counter-hours insider tip: Transfer, Conveyance and Homestead public counters operate in separate morning and afternoon windows and close at noon for lunch. Check the live office page before traveling.

Open Auditor Form Center Compare tax-reduction programs

Office routing and visit planning

Franklin County property contacts and location

Contact the office that controls the information
Office	Use it for	Contact	Visit note
Auditor	Property search, parcel facts, appraisal, GIS, value review and tax reductions.	614-525-4663	General office services are at the Franklin County Government Center.
Board of Revision	Formal value complaints, case documents, hearings and appeals.	614-525-3913 BOR@franklincountyohio.gov	Confirm the filing period and evidence deadline before submitting.
Treasurer	Tax bills, payments, delinquency, escrow and posting questions.	614-525-3438 treasurer@franklincountyohio.gov	Use the live parcel account before visiting or mailing payment.
Recorder	Deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements, plats and certified copies.	614-525-3930 recorder@franklincountyohio.gov	Recording intake may end before the office’s closing time.

Franklin County Government Center

373 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder services are located on different floors. Confirm the correct office before entering security or parking.

Bring or save before visiting

Parcel ID
Property address
Owner name
Relevant tax or value year
Transfer or instrument date
Supporting documents

Universal property-record call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel ID] at [address]. I need help with [owner record, value, tax bill, deed, map or form]. The record currently shows [brief fact]. Which office, page or form should I use next?”

Nearby Ohio property searches

Check a neighboring county when the parcel is near the border

A Columbus-area mailing address does not always prove that Franklin County maintains the parcel. Confirm the county before relying on a search result.

Ten real user questions

Franklin County property search FAQs

How do I search Franklin County property records by owner name?

Open the official Owner Search and enter the last name first. Add the first name only if the result list is too broad. Remove apostrophes, quotation marks, middle initials and suffixes when no record appears.

What should I enter in the Franklin County address search?

Enter the house number, directional letter when relevant and main street name. Do not enter street suffixes such as Road, Avenue, Boulevard, Street or Place during the first search.

How do I search with a Franklin County parcel ID?

Enter the parcel ID without dashes or spaces. Verify the resulting property address before using the number for a tax payment, deed search, map search or valuation filing.

Why is a recently purchased property still showing the former owner?

A recent deed may not appear immediately in every county system. Search the former owner, check the Recorder for the recorded deed and contact the Auditor if the ownership display does not update.

What information is included in a Franklin County parcel record?

A parcel record can include the parcel ID, owner display, property and mailing addresses, property class, tax district, school district, appraised and taxable values, transfers, building facts, site data, taxes and map links.

Are Franklin County GIS parcel lines legally exact?

No. GIS parcel boundaries are reference information and are not a legal boundary survey. Use recorded deeds, subdivision plats and a licensed surveyor when an exact boundary matters.

Where can I find a Franklin County deed, mortgage or lien?

Use the Franklin County Recorder Public Records Search. Start with the owner name or parcel ID because the Recorder does not use the property street address as the primary indexed search field.

What should I do if I disagree with the tentative 2026 value?

Review the property facts and submit a Property Value Review with evidence such as a recent sale, appraisal, comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates or proof of an incorrect building characteristic.

When are Franklin County property taxes due in 2026?

The practical first-half deadline was March 2, 2026 because February 28 fell on a weekend. The published second-half real-estate tax deadline is July 20, 2026. Check the Treasurer’s live page before paying.

Which office handles Franklin County property-tax payment problems?

The Treasurer handles tax bills, payments, delinquencies, escrow and posting questions. The Auditor handles values, parcel facts, owner-occupancy reductions, Homestead, CAUV and valuation-review questions.

Information verification: Search syntax, 2026 value-update information, tax dates, GIS tools, Recorder procedures, certified-copy charges, forms and office contacts were reviewed against Franklin County official resources for this July 2026 guide. Recheck the responsible office before a payment, filing deadline or visit.

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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.