Defiance County Auditor Property Search, Tax & GIS Maps

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Defiance County, Ohio · Parcel, tax, map, deed and farmland guidance

Trace a Parcel from Map to Tax Record

Search Defiance County property records by owner name, street address or parcel number, then review values, land, buildings, sales, taxes, special assessments and the property’s mapped location.

This guide explains the official search fields, data-freshness warning, tax-payment steps, GIS limits, deed research, CAUV, Homestead, manufactured-home rules and the correct office to contact when an online record is incomplete.

Get the quick answer Follow the search steps Check an overdue tax bill
Current data warning: The official Auditor website says ongoing software-conversion changes may mean online information is not fully up to date. Verify recent ownership, value, tax and parcel changes with the responsible county office before paying, filing or completing a transfer.

Quick answer: use one search method first

Open the official Defiance County Auditor search, enter one owner name, parcel number or simplified address, open the likely parcel, and confirm its parcel number and physical location before using the tax, map, sales or deed information.

1 Search broadly Start with fewer details to avoid excluding the record.
2 Verify the parcel Match the identifier and physical location.
3 Save the full record Keep values, tax district, sales and legal clues.
4 Use the right office Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder or Engineer.

Defiance County property facts

Official search Parcel, owner and address lookup
Advanced filters Sales, acreage, district and building facts
Auditor Jill R. Little
Real estate help 419-784-3111
Toll-free 800-675-3953
Auditor address 500 Second St., Suite 301
Office hours Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tax payment help Treasurer: 419-782-8741
Deed help Recorder: 419-782-4741
2026 appraisal Values payable in 2027

After preparing one clean search value, open the Auditor’s official search. Use the advanced-search page only when a basic owner, parcel or address lookup returns too many matches.

Open official property search Open Auditor homepage

Choose the property task you need to finish

The guide is organised around real user actions rather than a directory of county links.

Office-routing guide

Which Defiance County office handles the question?

Use the correct property office before taking action
What you need
Correct office or tool
What it provides
Important limitation
Owner, address, parcel, values or property facts
Auditor Search
Parcel record, valuation, sales, land, building, tax and district information.
It is not legal proof of title.
Current tax balance or payment
Treasurer
Live balance, payment, delinquency, TIPP, receipts and account posting.
The Auditor does not collect the payment.
Visual parcel location
Auditor Map
Parcel context, roads, aerial information and map layers.
The parcel outline is not a boundary survey.
Deed, mortgage, release, lien or easement
Recorder / AVA
Recorded-document indexes and copy assistance.
Document images are not available online.
Legal description or land split
Engineer, then Auditor
Legal-description review, split approval and tax-duplicate processing.
A GIS description cannot be copied into a deed.
Challenge market value
Board of Revision
Formal valuation-complaint review.
The filing window is limited.
Agricultural valuation or Homestead
Auditor
CAUV, owner occupancy, Homestead and damaged-property forms.
Each programme has separate eligibility.
Fastest workflow: Find the parcel, copy its parcel number and use that same number for tax, map, deed, transfer, CAUV or Board of Revision questions.
Search recovery

No result found? Follow this order

Owner name failed Search the surname alone, then try a former owner, trust, estate or company name.
Full address failed Keep the house number and main street word but remove direction, suffix and punctuation.
Recent purchase Search the seller and then check the Recorder’s AVA index.
New lot or land split Search the parent parcel or former acreage owner.
Rural property Search the owner or parcel and use the map rather than relying on postal-address wording.
Record changed after tax calculation The Auditor warns that current records can reflect changes made after the taxes were calculated.
Agricultural District question The online record is not enough; the county says to check the Auditor’s in-house system.
Deferred water or sewer assessment The county says these must be checked in office water and sewer record books.
Auditor call script “I am trying to identify parcel [known number or address]. The current or former owner may be [name]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined or changed during the software conversion, and whether an Agricultural District or deferred assessment must be checked in the office?”
Call Real Estate: 419-784-3111 Call toll-free: 800-675-3953
Property-record decoder

Understand the parcel page before acting

Important Defiance County parcel fields
Field
Meaning
Practical next action
Parcel number
The county’s primary property identifier.
Use it in every tax, deed, map and office inquiry.
Owner and address
The current Auditor display.
Use the recorded deed for legal ownership proof.
Legal description
An abbreviated property-description clue.
Use the complete recorded deed or survey for legal work.
Land use
The Auditor’s property-classification code.
Check whether the actual use materially differs.
Appraised value
The county’s estimate at 100% market value.
Review condition, sales and parcel facts before disputing it.
Assessed value
Generally 35% of appraised value in Ohio.
Use it with the correct effective tax rate.
CAUV value
Agricultural-use value when qualifying land is enrolled.
Confirm enrollment and renewal with the Auditor.
Rollbacks and credits
Applicable tax reductions shown for the parcel.
Check owner occupancy and Homestead status.
Sales validity
Whether the Auditor treats a transfer as a valid sale.
Do not use invalid transfers as ordinary comparables.
Special assessments
Charges separate from ordinary property-tax levies.
Check current and deferred assessments separately.

2026 reappraisal payable in 2027

The Treasurer’s tax explanation identifies 2026 as Defiance County’s next general reappraisal year, with those values payable in 2027. Property owners should review building, land and condition facts before the new value affects the following collection year.

Acreage and land class
House and building area
Year built and remodeling
Grade and condition
Basement and finished area
Garage, barns and improvements
CAUV and homesite treatment
Recent demolition or damage
Value-versus-tax tip: A market-value increase does not automatically create an identical percentage increase in the bill. Tax districts, voted levies, reduction factors, credits and special assessments also affect the result.
Read official valuation guidance Open Tax Estimator
Current 2026 tax action

The extended second-half deadline has passed

First-half real estate February 5, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Extended second half July 31, 2026

This deadline has also passed.

Action now Confirm the live balance

Call the Treasurer before paying.

Do not pay only the old bill amount. Contact the Treasurer for the current balance, penalty, posting status and approved payment method. The generic tax page lists a July 20 second-half date, but the Treasurer specifically extended the 2026 deadline to July 31.

Pay online or by phone

Find the parcel number It appears in the upper-right area of the real-estate tax bill and on the Auditor record.
Confirm the current balance Call 419-782-8741 when the deadline has passed, a payment may already have posted or an escrow company is involved.
Open the Treasurer-authorized MuniciPay search Match the parcel and property before entering payment information.
Review the processor fee The published fee is 2.5% for credit or debit cards and $2 for eCheck.
Save the confirmation number Keep it until the payment appears on the account or financial statement.
Recheck posting A payment authorization does not necessarily mean the county account has already updated.
Defiance County tax-payment options
Method
Published detail
Practical warning
Online card
MuniciPay; 2.5% convenience fee.
Review the fee before confirming a large payment.
eCheck
$2 processor fee.
Check routing and account numbers carefully.
Automated phone
419-513-8745.
Keep the confirmation number.
Mail
Send to the Treasurer’s P.O. Box.
USPS processing can delay the official postmark date.
In person
500 W. Second St., Suite 101.
The county currently warns of construction and limited access.
Drop box
Alley between the post office and Key Bank.
Do not place cash in an unattended drop box.

USPS postmark warning

The Treasurer warns that a USPS postmark may reflect the date sorting equipment first processes the envelope rather than the day it was placed in a mailbox. Near a future deadline, mail early, request a hand-stamped postmark at the counter or use another approved payment method.

Monthly prepayment and delinquent plans

TIPP monthly prepayment

Taxpayers who are current may prepay taxes monthly instead of waiting for semiannual bills.

Delinquent contract

The Treasurer offers a payment contract for delinquent taxpayers who also maintain current taxes. Missing a contract payment can void the agreement.

Mortgage payoff warning: After paying off or refinancing a mortgage, verify who will receive and pay the next tax bill. The property owner remains responsible even when a lender fails to handle the payment.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. The July 31, 2026 deadline has passed. Can you confirm the current amount due, penalties, whether a payment or escrow prepayment has posted, and the safest approved payment method?”
Open official online payment Read Treasurer payment guidance Call Treasurer: 419-782-8741
GIS and legal-boundary help

Use the parcel map without over-trusting it

Defiance County’s mapping page says the Engineer maintains line attributes while the Auditor updates parcel-information data. This division explains why a map line, owner record and tax information can change on different schedules.

Find the parcel number first A parcel number is more reliable than a difficult rural address.
Open the official Map Search or navigate to the parcel.
Confirm the parcel identifier Match the map result with the Auditor property record.
Review surrounding parcels and roads Use map context to understand location, access and neighboring property.
Check the deed or survey for exact boundaries Do not measure construction setbacks from the map.
Contact the Map Room or Engineer Use professional or official review when a legal description, split or line location matters.
What the map can and cannot answer
Question
Map usefulness
Final verification
Where is the parcel?
Very useful for general location.
Match the parcel number and deed.
Who owns nearby land?
Useful for opening adjacent parcel records.
Use Recorder documents for ownership proof.
Where is the exact boundary?
Only an approximate tax-map display.
Recorded survey or professional boundary survey.
Can land be split?
Useful for initial parcel context.
Engineer approval and Auditor tax processing.
Is the aerial image current?
Useful as visual context.
Check imagery date and current site condition.
Published map accuracy is not survey accuracy. The county’s mapping explanation describes the historical photo base as accurate to approximately five feet countywide and two-and-one-half feet in the city. That is not precise enough for a legal fence, building, driveway or easement decision.
Open official parcel map Read county mapping guidance Call Map Room: 419-784-3111
Sales and comparable research

Find recent sales without using misleading transfers

Defiance County’s Auditor tools include a Sales Report, weekly valid-sales lists and CSV export. These tools are useful for buyers, owners and valuation research when the transactions are screened carefully.

Match location
  • Same township or city market
  • Similar school and tax district
  • Similar road and neighborhood setting
Match property
  • Property class and use
  • Building size, age and condition
  • Acreage and improvements
Match transaction
  • Recent sale date
  • Normal market exposure
  • Valid sale rather than a non-market transfer
Exclude family or gift transfers
Exclude partial-interest transfers
Check multi-parcel transactions
Check foreclosure or sheriff deeds
Compare condition and improvements
Compare farm and CAUV differences
Export tip: Save the parcel number, sale date, price, valid-sale status, acreage and building facts. A list of prices without parcel characteristics is weak evidence.
Open Sales Report Open valid-sales lists Use Advanced Search
Recorder and document workflow

Find deeds, mortgages, releases and liens

Use the Auditor to identify the property, then use the Recorder’s AVA Land Records index for recorded-document research. The Recorder cannot perform the search for you but can assist while you search in the office.

Copy the parcel and transfer clues Save the current owner, former owner, sale date and deed reference from the parcel page.
Open AVA Land Records Search all likely spelling variations of the owner or entity name.
Search both sides of the transaction Try grantor and grantee names.
Narrow by document type and date Look for a deed, mortgage, assignment, release, lien or easement.
Check whether a mortgage release was recorded A paid mortgage should have a recorded release, but the Recorder will not research it for you.
Visit or request copies when needed Defiance County does not provide document images online because of privacy concerns.

Recorder fees and service details

Published Defiance County Recorder information
Item
Published amount or rule
User guidance
Standard recording
$39 for the first two pages after the preservation surcharge.
Confirm whether the document has a unique statutory fee.
Additional page
$8 per page.
Count all recordable pages before preparing payment.
Marginal notation
$4.
Ask whether the release or assignment requires it.
Public-made copy
$0.25 per copy.
Office equipment and access rules may apply.
Staff-made copy
$2 per copy.
Describe the document precisely.
Turnaround
Published as three days.
Do not assume same-day return for a deadline.
Mail request
SASE or postage required.
Include the correct return envelope and identifying details.
Fraud-alert option: The Recorder offers a free property-fraud notification service. Open the Recorder page and follow its Property Fraud Alert option so the registration path comes from the county’s official page.
Recorder

Cecilia A. Parsons

419-782-4741

Email

recorder@defiancecounty.oh.gov

Office
500 Second Street
Suite 201
Defiance, OH 43512
Open AVA document index Read Recorder instructions
Board of Revision preparation

The 2026 valuation-complaint window has closed

Current status: The recurring filing period begins after the second Monday in January and ends March 31. As of August 5, 2026, that window has passed. Contact the Auditor for the next filing cycle and current form.

Check the parcel before filing a future complaint

Acreage and property class
House and building area
Year built and condition
Basement and finished space
Garage, barns and improvements
Recent valid sale
Comparable sales
Damage or demolition

Build evidence that addresses the value

Evidence for a future valuation complaint
Issue
Useful evidence
Weak approach
Recent purchase
Closing statement, contract, deed and sale-condition information.
An unsupported online estimate.
Incorrect dimensions
Measurements, plans, permits and photographs.
A general statement that the record is wrong.
Poor condition
Dated photographs, inspections and repair estimates.
Ordinary maintenance complaints.
Comparable sales
Similar valid sales near the valuation date.
Selecting only the lowest prices.
Farm property
Use, acreage, soil, improvements, homesite and CAUV facts.
Comparing a working farm with ordinary vacant land.
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 next filing window, current complaint form and evidence-delivery rules?”
Call BOR: 419-784-3111 Check current online forms
Credits, exemptions and farmland

Check owner occupancy, Homestead and CAUV

Common Defiance County property-tax programmes
Programme
Purpose
Important qualification
Form or action
Owner Occupancy
Credit for a qualifying principal residence.
Applies to the home and generally one-acre homesite.
DTE 105C.
Homestead
Relief for qualifying seniors, disabled homeowners, veterans and spouses.
Current age, disability, income or veteran rules apply.
DTE 105A, 105E, 105G or 105I.
CAUV
Agricultural-use valuation for qualifying farmland.
Acreage or agricultural-income requirements.
DTE 109 and annual renewal.
Damaged Property
Value deduction after qualifying damage or destruction.
Deduction depends on the quarter of damage.
DTE 26.

Owner Occupancy Credit

The reduction applies to the qualifying owner’s primary home and generally one acre of homesite. It does not apply to rentals, homes occupied by someone other than the owner, corporation or partnership ownership, or a unit in a building used primarily for commercial purposes.

Homestead Exemption

Do not rely on an old income threshold found in a saved article or form. Eligibility rules and income limits can change. Call the Homestead line at 419-782-1926 and use the current application.

CAUV requirements

Basic qualification
  • Commercial agricultural use
  • Generally at least 10 qualifying acres
  • Or at least $2,500 potential average gross agricultural income for smaller acreage
  • Another person may farm the property
Filing duties
  • Initial filing between the first Monday in January and first Monday in March
  • One-time $25 initial fee
  • Annual renewal required
  • No annual renewal fee
CAUV recoupment risk: Failure to renew or loss of qualifying use may create recoupment of the previous three years of tax savings.

Destroyed or damaged real property

Published DTE 26 deduction schedule
Damage occurs
Application deadline
Maximum published deduction
January–March
December 31
100%
April–June
December 31
75%
July–September
December 31
50%
October–December
January 31
25%
Open official Auditor forms Review tax-reduction guidance Review Homestead information
Manufactured and mobile homes

Register, transfer, move or convert a home

Defiance County reports approximately 2,000 manufactured homes on its tax duplicates. The Auditor, Treasurer and Clerk of Courts handle different parts of ownership and title changes.

Transfer a manufactured-home title

Pay the current-year taxes The Treasurer stamps the original title after the required taxes are paid.
Complete the Auditor conveyance The Auditor applies the tax conveyance, collects the applicable fee and completes the new-owner registration.
Take the stamped title to the Clerk of Courts The Title Department issues the new title in the buyer’s name.
Complete the transfer within 30 days Late title transfer or failure to register can create penalties.
Published penalties: Failure to register with the Auditor can result in a $100 penalty. The county also warns that failure to provide a notarized title can carry criminal penalties under Ohio law.

Move a manufactured home

Relocation-notice requirements
Requirement
Published rule
Action
Advance notice
Notify the Auditor 30 days before moving.
Do not schedule the road move first.
Relocation notice
Required for movement on Ohio public roads.
Obtain it from the Auditor.
Fee
$5.
Confirm accepted payment.
Tax status
Taxes must be paid before issuance.
Confirm the payoff with the Treasurer.
No permit
$100 fine for the owner and mover.
Do not move until the notice is issued.

Two taxation methods

Depreciation method

Generally applies to qualifying homes owned before January 1, 2000 unless converted. It uses a statutory depreciation calculation and the full tax rate.

Appraised method

Homes transferred after January 1, 2000, or converted to this method, are appraised similarly to real property and generally assessed at 35% of market value.

Convert a home to real property

Permanent foundation below the frost line
Wheels and tongue removed
All home taxes paid
Original lien-free title surrendered
Read manufactured-home rules Call Manufactured Homes: 419-782-1926
Deed conveyance and land splits

Prepare a real-estate transfer correctly

Conveyance fee

$4 per $1,000 of consideration for a taxable transfer.

Parcel transfer fee

$0.50 for each parcel number transferred.

Transfer sequence

Prepare the deed and conveyance form Every deed must have an accompanying conveyance form.
Obtain Engineer approval when required Land splits and legal-description issues must be reviewed before Auditor processing.
Have the Auditor review the deed and tax duplicate The legal descriptions must match.
Resolve CAUV or building allocation A land split may create CAUV recoupment or require values to be divided between parcels.
Pay the conveyance and parcel fees The Auditor stamps the deed after accepting the transfer information.
Record the deed with the Recorder Recording makes the document part of the official public land records.
Do not use a GIS popup as a deed description. Use the complete prior deed, approved legal description, survey or plat.
Transfer call script “I am preparing a transfer involving parcel [parcel number]. It includes [sale, exemption, land split, CAUV, manufactured home or multiple parcels]. Can you confirm the conveyance form, Engineer review, current fees and office sequence?”
Read official deed-transfer steps Open conveyance calculator
Phone, address and visit planning

Defiance County property contacts

Call the office that controls the task
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location and hours
Auditor
Search, value, CAUV, Homestead, BOR, manufactured homes and maps.
Real Estate: 419-784-3111
General: 419-782-1926
Toll-free: 800-675-3953
500 Second St., Suite 301, Defiance, OH 43512
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer
Current balance, payment, delinquency, TIPP and receipts.
419-782-8741
treasurer@defiancecounty.oh.gov
500 W. Second St., Suite 101, P.O. Box 278, Defiance, OH 43512
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, copies and fraud alerts.
419-782-4741
recorder@defiancecounty.oh.gov
500 Second St., Suite 201, Defiance, OH 43512
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Board of Revision
Value-complaint forms, filing cycle and evidence questions.
419-784-3111
Auditor’s Office, Suite 301
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need help with [search, value, tax payment, deed, map, CAUV, manufactured home or transfer]. The online record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official form, record or office should I use next?”
Regional county check

Check another northwest Ohio county when needed

A mailing address, owner portfolio or regional property search may lead to another northwest Ohio Auditor. Verify the county before repeating the same Defiance search.

Wood County

Useful for northwest Ohio property research farther east of Defiance County.

Open Wood County property-search guide
Allen County

Useful for property records farther southeast in the Lima-area region.

Open Allen County property-search guide
Record limits

What the online record cannot prove

Useful for
  • Finding a parcel
  • Reviewing values and building facts
  • Checking sales and tax information
  • Locating map and deed clues
  • Preparing questions for county staff
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and title
  • Exact boundary locations
  • Building or zoning approval
  • Unreleased liens and easements
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact someone from a same-name owner result alone. Match the parcel and use public property information lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Defiance County property search FAQs

How do I search Defiance County property records?

Use the official Defiance County Auditor search and begin with one method: owner name, parcel number or property address. Open the matching parcel and verify the parcel number and physical location before relying on the record.

Why might the Defiance County property information be outdated?

The official Auditor website warns that ongoing software-conversion changes can affect data freshness. Recent transfers, corrections or tax changes should be confirmed with the Auditor or Treasurer.

Can I search Defiance County properties by acreage or sale price?

Yes. The official Advanced Search includes sale dates and prices, buyer and seller names, tax districts, townships, school districts, neighborhoods, property class, acreage, year built, living area, bedrooms and bathrooms.

Are Defiance County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. The parcel map is useful for locating property and reviewing map context, but it does not replace the recorded deed, survey, plat or professional boundary determination.

What should I do after missing the July 31, 2026 tax deadline?

Contact the Defiance County Treasurer at 419-782-8741 for the current balance, penalty information and payment instructions. Do not rely on the original installment amount after the deadline.

How do I find a Defiance County deed or mortgage release?

Use the Recorder’s AVA Land Records index. Defiance County does not publish document images online because recorded documents may contain sensitive personal information. Visit or contact the Recorder when a copy or older document is needed.

How much is the Defiance County conveyance fee?

The published conveyance fee is $4 per $1,000 of consideration, plus a $0.50 transfer fee for each parcel number.

When can I challenge a Defiance County property value?

The recurring Board of Revision filing period begins after the second Monday in January and ends March 31. The 2026 filing period has passed, so contact the Auditor for the next filing cycle and current complaint form.

What are the basic Defiance County CAUV requirements?

Commercial agricultural property generally needs at least 10 qualifying acres, or qualifying gross agricultural income of at least $2,500 for smaller acreage. Initial applications cost $25 and annual renewal is required.

How do I transfer or move a manufactured home in Defiance County?

Taxes must be paid, the Auditor must complete the tax conveyance and registration, and the title must then be transferred through the Clerk of Courts. A relocation notice is required before moving a home on public roads and costs $5.

Information checked August 5, 2026: Property-search functions, software-conversion notice, tax deadlines and payment fees, Recorder access and charges, mapping responsibilities, 2026 reappraisal, conveyance fees, CAUV, Homestead, manufactured-home and office-contact details were checked against official Defiance County sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Defiance County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer or Board of Revision. Confirm live values, tax balances, filing windows, legal descriptions, document fees and programme eligibility 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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