Sandusky County Auditor Property Search: Records & GIS Maps

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Sandusky County, Ohio · Parcels, values, taxes, GIS, deeds and forms

Find a Parcel, Record or GIS Map

Search Sandusky County property records by owner name, street address or parcel number, then review the parcel’s values, land, buildings, transfers, tax history and mapped location.

This guide explains exactly what to enter, how to identify the correct result, why a recent deed or parcel split may be missing, and which county office handles the next step.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Fix a failed search
Verify two property identifiers. Match the parcel number and property location—not only a same-name owner. Auditor records and GIS maps are research tools and do not replace the recorded deed, certified title work or a legal boundary survey.

Quick answer: use the official Beacon search

Open the Sandusky County property search, enter an owner surname, simplified street address or parcel number, select the matching record, and save the parcel number. For old tax amounts, open the Tax tab and choose Payment History.

1 Search broadly Use fewer owner or address details first.
2 Verify the result Match location, parcel number and property facts.
3 Save the record Keep values, tax district and deed clues.
4 Choose the next office Treasurer, Recorder, GIS or Board of Revision.

Ten fast Sandusky County property facts

Official search County-linked Beacon application
Search methods Owner, address or parcel number
Tax history Tax tab → Payment History
GIS help 419-334-6230
Auditor phone 419-334-6123
Auditor office 100 N. Park Ave., Room 109
Treasurer 419-334-6234
Recorder 419-334-6226
BOR help 419-334-6127
2026 due dates February 20 and July 10

Use the official search after choosing one clean search value. Avoid filling every possible field, because one spelling, direction or punctuation difference can hide the correct parcel.

Open official property search Open Auditor search page

Choose the property problem you need to solve

Each section below is organised around a real task rather than a directory of links.

Office-routing guide

Which Sandusky County office handles the task?

The Auditor search is the best starting point, but the Auditor does not collect tax payments or maintain every recorded deed.

Correct office or official tool for common property questions
What you need
Use
What it provides
Important limit
Owner, parcel, address or value
Auditor Property Search
Parcel report, values, land, buildings, transfers and tax information.
Owner display is not legal proof of title.
Tax payment, balance or receipt
Treasurer
Bills, payments, penalties, prepayment and delinquent plans.
The Auditor does not post tax payments.
Deed, mortgage, lien or easement
Recorder
Recorded indexes, document images and copy assistance.
Public search is not a title opinion.
Parcel map or location address
GIS / Tax Maps
Parcel location, mapping and address assistance.
GIS lines are not a survey.
Recent sales
Sales Search
Transfer and market-comparison research.
Not every transfer is an arm’s-length sale.
Future tax estimate
Tax Estimator
Planning estimate based on value and district inputs.
It is not the final payable bill.
Challenge property value
Board of Revision
Formal DTE 1 valuation complaint and hearing process.
The Board reviews value, not voted tax rates.
Homestead, owner occupancy or CAUV
Auditor
Applications, eligibility guidance and annual renewals.
Each programme has different rules.
Best workflow: Find the parcel, copy the parcel number, save the detailed record and use that number in every later payment, deed, map, form or appeal question.
No-result troubleshooting

No property record found?

Use these fixes in order instead of repeatedly submitting the same exact search.

Owner search failed Use only the surname. Try a previous owner, trust, estate or business name.
Address search failed Keep the house number and main street word but remove suffixes, directions and punctuation.
Parcel number failed Remove separators and check zero-versus-letter-O errors.
The property recently sold Search the former owner and then check the Recorder’s public search.
The mailing address changed The tax-mailing address may differ from the physical property location.
You need a location address Call GIS/Tax Maps at 419-334-6230 for address information or assistance.
The parcel was split before September 30 It generally receives its own bill and online record in December of that year.
The split was recorded October–December Sandusky County says it may not appear until December of the following year.

Prepare this before calling

Complete property address
Current and former owner names
Old or current parcel number
Approximate deed-recording date
Township, village or nearby road
Screenshot of the failed search
Auditor or GIS call script “I am trying to locate the parcel at [address or road]. The current or previous owner may be [name], and I have [parcel number or deed date]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was recently transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Call Auditor: 419-334-6123 Call GIS/Tax Maps: 419-334-6230
Parcel-report decoder

Understand the property record before using it

Common Sandusky County property fields explained
Field
What it means
Practical next action
Parcel number
The county identifier assigned to the taxable parcel.
Use it for tax, deed, GIS, forms and office questions.
Owner name
The ownership name currently displayed from the deed record.
Use the Recorder’s deed for legal ownership proof.
Property address
The physical or situs location associated with the parcel.
Compare it with the GIS location and road.
Mailing address
Where tax or ownership correspondence is sent.
Contact the Treasurer to change tax-mailing information.
Market value
The Auditor’s estimate of fair market value.
Check property facts and valid recent sales before disputing it.
Assessed value
Generally 35% of market value under Ohio taxation rules.
Use the parcel’s effective tax rate for calculations.
Land value
The value assigned to land.
Check acreage, property class, homesite and CAUV status.
Building value
Value assigned to structures and improvements.
Verify size, age, condition, garages and outbuildings.
Transfer history
Sale or ownership-transfer information associated with the parcel.
Open the Recorder’s document for the complete legal instrument.
Payment History
Historical tax amounts and payment information under the Tax tab.
Call the Treasurer when payment posting is unclear.
Special assessment
A separate charge for a benefiting project or service.
Identify the SPA code and responsible certifying entity.

Check property facts before questioning value

Physical facts to verify
  • Land acreage and property class
  • Living area and building footprint
  • Year built and condition
  • Basement and finished space
  • Garage, barn and other improvements
Useful correction evidence
  • Current photographs
  • Measurements or floor plans
  • Permit or demolition records
  • Contractor estimates
  • Survey or recorded deed
Special-assessment tip: A ditch, street, lighting, sewer, water or code-enforcement charge can appear separately on the bill. It is not necessarily part of the ordinary voted real-estate tax.
Understand special assessments Open official property help
GIS and boundary research

Use the GIS map without mistaking it for a survey

Micro steps for the parcel map

Find the parcel in Search first Copy the parcel number so the map lookup does not rely on an uncertain rural address.
Open the county-linked GIS Enter the parcel number, owner or simplified address.
Zoom close to the property Parcel boundaries and map details may not be useful at countywide scale.
Turn on only relevant layers Compare parcel lines, roads and available imagery without hiding the property.
Click the parcel and compare its identifier Confirm that the mapped parcel matches the Auditor record.
Move to a deed, plat or survey for legal work Do not use a GIS screenshot as the final boundary document.
GIS is useful for
  • Locating rural parcels
  • Viewing neighbouring tracts
  • Comparing roads and access
  • Reviewing available aerial context
  • Confirming a parcel’s general location
GIS cannot prove
  • Exact corner locations
  • Legal ownership
  • Buildable area
  • Setback or zoning approval
  • Whether an encroachment exists
Boundary warning: Do not place a fence, driveway, building, septic system or utility from an online parcel line. Review the recorded deed, available plats and a professional survey when exact boundaries matter.

When to call GIS/Tax Maps

Call 419-334-6230 when you need a property-location address, cannot locate a rural parcel, or need help understanding a tax-map reference.

Open official GIS map Call GIS/Tax Maps
2025 taxes payable in 2026

Check tax history, payment dates and penalties

First-half due date February 20, 2026

10% penalty began February 21.

Second-half due date July 10, 2026

10% penalty began July 11.

Interest date August 1, 2026

Confirm delinquent interest with the Treasurer.

Second interest date December 1, 2026

Applies to eligible unpaid balances.

Grace-period rule: The Treasurer states that a half-tax amount paid in full within the first ten days after the due date can receive a 5% penalty instead of the full 10% penalty.

Find tax history before paying

Search and open the parcel Confirm the owner, property location and parcel number.
Select the Tax tab Do not rely only on the value summary.
Open Payment History Review prior amounts and payment information.
Compare the current Treasurer balance Tax history may not answer whether a recent electronic payment has completed processing.
Check mortgage escrow Contact the mortgage company before making a possible duplicate payment.
Save the receipt or confirmation Keep the parcel number, amount, date and payment reference.

Micro steps for online payment

Open the Treasurer-authorised payment search Avoid advertisements or unrelated bill-payment sites.
Search the parcel or taxpayer Compare the property address and parcel number before selecting a bill.
Review the balance and tax period Confirm whether the amount is first half, second half, full year or delinquent.
Review the convenience fee The Treasurer says cards are accepted through a third-party vendor for an added fee.
Submit and save proof Keep the confirmation and recheck that the payment was credited.
Recent tax-adjustment notice: Sandusky County says an inflation cap may revise the second-half bill for certain eligible parcels. Not every parcel qualifies. A full-year overpayment may be credited or refunded to the account.

Prepayment and delinquent-plan options

Prepayment plan
  • Program cycles begin in January and August
  • Five monthly coupons plus the half-year balance
  • Automatic withdrawal is available
  • December and May payments should arrive by the 10th
Published delinquent-plan requirements
  • 25% down payment
  • At least $75 per month
  • Maximum term of 60 months
  • Current half-year taxes must remain paid
  • Property must be owner occupied
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need to confirm the current balance, penalty, whether a payment has posted, and whether a prepayment or delinquent-payment plan is available.”
View or pay taxes online Verify collection dates Review prepayment plans Review delinquent plans
Market research and estimates

Search sales and estimate future taxes

Use Sales Search for market evidence

Choose a relevant sale-date range Focus on transactions close to the valuation date you are researching.
Limit the location Compare the same municipality, township, tax district or nearby market.
Match the property type Separate houses, farms, vacant land, commercial parcels and manufactured homes.
Review the transfer circumstances Family transfers, gifts, foreclosures and partial interests may not reflect market value.
Open each parcel report Compare acreage, improvements, condition and property class.

Choose meaningful comparable sales

Similar location and tax district
Similar property class and use
Similar building size and age
Similar condition and improvements
Similar acreage or homesite
Recent arm’s-length sale

Use the Tax Estimator carefully

Find the parcel’s tax district Copy it from the property record rather than selecting a nearby district by guess.
Enter the requested property value Follow the estimator’s field label so you do not confuse market and assessed value.
Add extra millage only when known Do not invent a levy amount.
Save the assumptions Record the district, value and millage used.
Compare with the actual bill The estimator is planning help and not a payable balance.
Open official Sales Search Open official Tax Estimator
Recorded-document workflow

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

The Auditor record helps identify the parcel and transfer. The Recorder is the official land-records office for the recorded deed, mortgage, lien, easement, release and related documents.

Search the Recorder in the correct order

Copy clues from the parcel report Save the parcel number, owner, former owner and approximate transfer date.
Open the Recorder’s Public Search Use the official link provided by Sandusky County.
Search both grantor and grantee Try current and former names, alternate spellings, trusts and businesses.
Narrow by document type Select deed, mortgage, release, lien, easement or another relevant instrument.
Use an approximate recording date This helps separate same-name records.
Request a copy when needed Ask whether an ordinary image or certified copy is required for your purpose.
Name-change rule: The Auditor says owner names appear as they are written on the recorded deed. A legal name change alone does not update the website; a new deed must be transferred and recorded.
Recorder

Julie McCord

419-334-6226

Address
100 N. Park Avenue
Room 143
Fremont, OH 43420
Hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Title-search warning: A public document search can reveal ownership history and recorded encumbrances, but it is not a professional title examination or title-insurance commitment.
Open Recorder Public Search Open Recorder office page
Board of Revision action plan

Challenge an incorrect property value

A Board of Revision complaint should explain why the parcel’s fair market value is incorrect. The Board does not reduce a tax rate simply because the bill is high.

Check these facts before filing

Land acreage and property class
Building square footage
Year built and condition
Garages, barns and improvements
Recent valid sale
Comparable sales
Damage or demolition
Homestead, occupancy or CAUV status

File DTE 1 correctly

Confirm the tax year Make sure the complaint addresses the correct valuation year.
Download the current DTE 1 Do not reuse an old form saved from another county.
State the current and requested value Explain the factual basis for the requested change.
Attach useful evidence Use an appraisal, recent sale, comparable sales, photographs, estimates or proof of incorrect parcel facts.
File January 1 through March 31 Late complaints can be dismissed.
Keep proof of filing Retain the submitted form, attachments and delivery confirmation.
Evidence that addresses a specific value problem
Problem
Useful evidence
Weak approach to avoid
Recent purchase
Closing statement, contract, deed and sale-condition evidence.
Using only an automated online estimate.
Incorrect building details
Measurements, photographs, plans and permits.
Saying only that the record “looks wrong.”
Poor condition
Dated photos, inspections and repair estimates.
Ordinary maintenance complaints without cost evidence.
Comparable-sales argument
Similar arm’s-length sales near the valuation date.
Selecting only the lowest sale prices.
Demolished or damaged structure
DTE 26, photos, fire report, demolition record or estimates.
Waiting until the parcel data updates automatically.
Frequency rule: The Auditor’s BOR page says a property owner may generally file one valuation complaint every three years, subject to applicable law and exceptions.
Board of Revision call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] for tax year [year]. I believe the market value is incorrect because [sale, factual error, condition or comparable evidence]. Can you confirm the current DTE 1, deadline and evidence-submission rules?”
Open Board of Revision guidance Open current forms Call BOR help: 419-334-6127
Credits, exemptions and farmland

Check owner occupancy, Homestead and CAUV

Sandusky County property-tax relief programmes
Programme
Main purpose
Key requirement
Form or action
Owner Occupancy Credit
Reduction for an eligible owner-occupied homesite and home.
Own and occupy it as the principal residence on January 1.
DTE 105C; file January 1–December 31.
Homestead Exemption
Tax relief for qualifying older, disabled, veteran or surviving-spouse homeowners.
Ownership, occupancy, category and applicable income rules.
DTE 105A, 105I or related form.
CAUV
Values qualifying agricultural land by agricultural use.
Generally 10 acres or qualifying farm income for smaller tracts.
DTE 109 initial application and annual DTE 109A renewal.
Destroyed Property
Requests a value deduction after qualifying damage or demolition.
Document the date, cause and extent of damage.
DTE 26 for real property; DTE 49 for manufactured homes.

Owner Occupancy Credit

The owner must own and occupy the home as a principal residence. The credit applies to the home and homesite but not rental property, corporate ownership, primarily commercial property or excess acreage beyond the applicable homesite.

Homestead Exemption

Identify the correct category Age 65 or older, permanently and totally disabled, qualifying disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse.
Confirm principal residence The applicant must own and occupy the property as the principal home.
Check the current income requirement The official page lists a 2025 Ohio adjusted gross income threshold of less than $41,000 for applicable new applicants; confirm the current year before filing.
Prepare supporting evidence Disability, veteran, income or surviving-spouse documents may be needed.
File the current form Applications may be filed January 1 through December 31 for the applicable credit year.

CAUV agricultural-use valuation

Basic eligibility route
  • At least 10 acres devoted to qualifying agricultural use
  • Or a smaller tract with average gross farm income of at least $2,500
  • Qualifying timberland may also be eligible under programme rules
Filing responsibilities
  • $25 initial application fee
  • Initial filing before the first Monday in March
  • Annual renewal required
  • No renewal application charge
  • DTE 102 when qualifying CAUV property is conveyed
CAUV recoupment warning: Land removed from CAUV is charged recoupment equal to the prior three years of tax savings attributable to the programme.

Destroyed or demolished property

Use DTE 26 when a real-property building is destroyed, damaged by fire or affected by another qualifying event. Sandusky County says the deduction percentage depends on the calendar quarter in which the damage occurred.

After choosing the programme, open the official information page, download the current form, complete every ownership and eligibility field and submit it to the Auditor.

Open official forms Read owner-occupancy rules Read Homestead guidance Read CAUV guidance
Deeds, fees and parcel changes

Handle a property transfer or parcel split

Ohio real-estate transfer documents must be presented to the County Auditor before recording. The Auditor maintains the parcel-numbering system but cannot prepare a deed or provide legal advice.

Published Sandusky County transfer fees

Conveyance fee

$4 per $1,000 of consideration or value.

Example: a $100,000 taxable conveyance produces a $400 conveyance fee.

Transfer fee

$0.50 per parcel number transferred.

Prepare the transfer

Current deed and prior recording information
Complete legal description
All parcel numbers
DTE 100 or DTE 100EX
DTE 101 for applicable Homestead property
DTE 102 for applicable CAUV property
Survey or plat when required
Payment by cash or check for Auditor fees
Late-year split warning: Sandusky County’s cutoff is September 30. A split recorded from October 1 through December 31 may not appear online or receive its separate tax bill until December of the following year.
Payment-method note: The Auditor says its office does not currently accept credit cards for fees; payment is by cash or check.
Transfer call script “I am preparing a transfer involving parcel [parcel number]. The transaction includes [sale, gift, split, Homestead or CAUV]. Can you confirm the required forms, transfer order, legal-description review and current fees?”
Read transfer and fee guidance Open conveyance forms
Contact and visit planning

Contact the correct Sandusky County office

Sandusky County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Contact
Address and hours
Auditor
Search, values, calculations, forms, Homestead, CAUV and BOR.
419-334-6123
Fax: 419-334-6139
100 N. Park Ave., Room 109, Fremont, OH 43420
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer
Tax balances, payments, receipts, penalties and payment plans.
419-334-6234
Fax: 419-334-6235
100 N. Park Ave., Suite 112, Fremont, OH 43420
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; open through lunch.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and recorded-document copies.
419-334-6226
100 N. Park Ave., Room 143, Fremont, OH 43420
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
GIS / Tax Maps
Parcel mapping, property-location addresses and tax-map help.
419-334-6230
Fax: 419-334-6238
Confirm office location or assistance before travelling.
Board of Revision
DTE 1 complaint, filing and valuation-hearing questions.
419-334-6127
Auditor’s Office, 100 N. Park Ave., Room 109, Fremont, OH 43420

What to bring or include

Parcel number
Complete property address
Owner or former-owner name
Relevant tax year
Deed or document reference
Form or application name
Short description of the problem
Photographs, bills or supporting records
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need help with [search, value, tax payment, deed, map, exemption or transfer]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which form, tool or office should I use next?”
County-border check

Could the property be in a neighbouring county?

Mailing addresses near county lines can produce repeated failed searches. Check a neighbouring Auditor when the parcel is near the Sandusky County boundary.

Erie County

Useful for parcels near the eastern boundary or Sandusky-area mailing addresses.

Open Erie County guide
Ottawa County

Useful for properties near the northern and northeastern county line.

Open Ottawa County guide
Seneca County

Useful for parcels near the southern boundary or Tiffin-area records.

Open Seneca County guide
Wood County

Useful for properties near the western boundary or Woodville-area county-line questions.

Open Wood County guide
Record limits

What online property records cannot prove

Useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing owner and address information
  • Checking value and building facts
  • Viewing tax and transfer history
  • Finding the correct public office
Get additional verification for
  • Legal title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Zoning or building approval
  • Unreleased liens and easements
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Accuracy and privacy warning: Do not identify, contact or make accusations about a person from a same-name property result alone. Confirm the parcel and use public records responsibly.
Ten practical answers

Sandusky County property search FAQs

Where can I search Sandusky County property records?

Use the official Sandusky County Beacon property search linked by the County Auditor. It supports parcel research and connects to the county GIS, Sales Search and Tax Estimator.

Can I search Sandusky County property by owner name?

Yes. Begin with the owner’s surname or the most distinctive part of a trust, estate, farm or business name. Add a first name or other detail only when the initial result list is too broad.

How do I search a Sandusky County property by address?

Start with the house number and main street name. Remove directions, punctuation, unit numbers and street suffixes if the complete address produces no result.

Why is a new parcel split missing from the Auditor website?

Sandusky County uses a September 30 split cutoff. A split recorded from October 1 through December 31 may not appear online or receive its own tax bill until December of the following year.

Where can I see Sandusky County property-tax history?

Search and open the property, select the Tax tab and review Payment History. Contact the Treasurer if a payment or balance needs confirmation.

Are Sandusky County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS lines are useful for locating and comparing parcels but do not replace a recorded deed, subdivision plat or professional boundary survey.

When were Sandusky County real-estate taxes due in 2026?

The Treasurer lists February 20, 2026 for the first-half payment and July 10, 2026 for the second-half payment of 2025 taxes payable in 2026.

How do I challenge a Sandusky County property value?

Review the parcel data, gather market-value evidence and file the current DTE 1 complaint with the Sandusky County Board of Revision between January 1 and March 31.

Where can I find a Sandusky County deed or mortgage?

Use the Sandusky County Recorder’s official Public Search. The Recorder is the county land-records office for deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, releases and other recorded documents.

Who should I call about a Sandusky County tax payment?

Call the Sandusky County Treasurer at 419-334-6234 for balances, payments, receipts, penalties, delinquency or payment plans. Call the Auditor at 419-334-6123 for parcel values, records, exemptions and tax calculations.

Information checked July 27, 2026: Property-search links, office contacts, tax-history location, parcel-split timing, 2026 due dates, penalties, payment plans, transfer fees, Board of Revision rules, Recorder details, Owner Occupancy, Homestead, CAUV and damaged-property forms were checked against official Sandusky County sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Sandusky County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, GIS office or Board of Revision. Confirm live values, tax balances, payment posting, filing requirements, legal descriptions and recorded documents with the responsible public office.
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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