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.

Lee County FL Property Search: STRAP, Tax, Deeds & GIS

Lee County, Florida · STRAP, Folio, GeoView, taxes, deeds and exemptions

Find the Parcel and Complete the Right Property Task

Search Lee County property records by owner, site address, STRAP number, Folio ID, legal description or recording information, then review values, exemptions, sales, buildings, aerials, permits and TRIM notices.

Florida does not use a county auditor for this work. The official assessment office is the Lee County Property Appraiser. This guide explains how to use that office together with the Tax Collector, Clerk, GeoView, zoning staff and Value Adjustment Board.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Prepare for 2026 TRIM

LEE COASTAL PARCEL DESK OFFICIAL DATA FLOW

OWNER SEARCH · LAST NAME FIRST

SITE ADDRESS · STREET + ZIP

STRAP / FOLIO · EXACT PARCEL

DEED SEARCH · INSTRUMENT / BOOK

LOCATE

STRAP +
FOLIO

GEOVIEW +
AERIAL

VALUE +
TRIM

DEED + TAX
NEXT STEP

Do not identify a parcel from an owner name alone. Confirm the STRAP or Folio ID and site address. The Property Appraiser owner field is maintained for assessment and exemption purposes and may not replace a complete legal title search.

Quick answer: use the Property Appraiser first

Start with the Lee County Property Appraiser search to identify the parcel and understand its value, exemption, sale, building and TRIM information. Use the Tax Collector for the bill and payment status, the Clerk for the actual deed or lien, and GeoView or county GIS for map context.

1 Search one identifier Owner, address, STRAP or Folio ID.

2 Open the detailed parcel Review values, sales, land and buildings.

3 Save STRAP and Folio Use them across county property systems.

4 Move to the right office Tax, deed, map, zoning, exemption or VAB.

Lee County property facts

Official assessment office Lee County Property Appraiser

Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell

Main phone 239-533-6100

Office hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Parcel identifiers STRAP number and Folio ID

Map platform LCPA GeoView

Tax collection 239-533-6000

Official Records 239-533-5007

VAB assistance 239-533-2328

Office address 2480 Thompson St., Fort Myers

Open official property search Open Property Appraiser homepage

Choose the property question you need to solve

Each section explains the task before presenting the official action link.

Office-routing guide

Which Lee County office handles the task?

Correct property office or online system
Your question	Correct office	What it provides	Important limit
Who is listed and what is the parcel value?	Property Appraiser	Owner display, STRAP, Folio, land, buildings, values, exemptions, sales and TRIM notices.	Not a legal title guarantee.
What tax bill is due or paid?	Tax Collector	Bill, payment, discount, delinquency and receipt information.	Does not decide value or exemption eligibility.
Where is the deed, mortgage or lien?	Clerk Official Records	Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, plats and releases.	Clerk staff cannot provide a legal title opinion.
Where is the parcel on a map?	Property Appraiser GeoView	Aerial imagery, parcel selection, measuring, printing and map information.	Not a legal survey.
What is the official zoning or development rule?	Lee County Zoning or the relevant municipality	Zoning district, land-development standards and case information.	Property Appraiser use codes are not zoning approval.
Is the value or exemption wrong?	Property Appraiser, then VAB	Informal review followed by a formal petition process.	VAB deadlines are strict.
Does business or rental equipment need filing?	Tangible Personal Property Department	DR-405 filing, account search, forms and asset-assessment help.	Fully depreciated assets may still need reporting.

Best workflow: Find the parcel in the Property Appraiser database, copy the STRAP and Folio ID, and use those identifiers when checking taxes, maps, deeds, exemptions or appeal records.

Property and recording search

Search Lee County property records without excluding the parcel

Owner or company name

Enter the surname first.
Add the first name only when needed.
Use the county format: last name followed by first name.
Try one distinctive word from a trust, estate, LLC or corporation.
Search a prior owner after a recent transfer.

Example: SMITH JOHN

Site address

Use the physical site address rather than the tax-mailing address.
Enter the house number and main street name.
Remove directions, suffixes and unit information if needed.
Use the postal code to narrow common street names.
Try GeoView for vacant land or an unclear coastal address.

Choose Site Info as the address source

STRAP or Folio ID

Copy the identifier from a tax bill, TRIM notice or prior parcel record.
Enter the full STRAP first.
Try the Folio ID when the formatted STRAP fails.
Follow any redirect to a current renumbered STRAP.
Confirm the site address before relying on the result.

Best exact-match method

Additional search methods most guides miss

Property-description search

Use subdivision, lot, block or legal-description clues when an owner or address is unavailable.

Deed and recording search

Search the Property Appraiser interface by instrument number, book/page, grantor or grantee to connect a recorded transaction with a parcel.

Tangible-property search

Use account number, STRAP, Folio, business name or business site address for commercial and rental assets.

Online reports

Create detailed parcel, sales or subdivision reports and export results in available file formats.

Open and verify the correct result

Start with one search field Several fields can create a false no-result when one value is stored differently.

Compare all plausible matches One owner can hold several homes, lots, condominium units or business parcels.

Open the full parcel inquiry Do not rely only on the search-result row.

Match the site address and identifiers Confirm the STRAP, Folio ID and physical location.

Review parcel-number history Splits and combinations can replace an older STRAP with a new identifier.

Save the parcel report Keep the current value, exemptions, sale history, building information and TRIM notice.

Open detailed property search Open tangible-property search Open search and report menu

Parcel-result decoder

Understand the Lee County parcel record

Important parcel fields and their practical meaning
Field	What it means	What to do next
STRAP number	Lee County’s formatted parcel identifier.	Use it in Property Appraiser, tax and GeoView searches.
Folio ID	A shorter numeric parcel identifier.	Use it when a system requests a Folio rather than STRAP.
Owner of record	The owner displayed for tax-roll, assessment and exemption purposes.	Use Official Records for complete deed and title research.
Site address	The physical location assigned to the parcel.	Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
Market or just value	The Property Appraiser’s estimate of value as of January 1.	Review sales, condition and property facts before disputing it.
Assessed value	Value after applicable assessment limitations such as Save Our Homes.	Compare it with market value to understand the SOH difference.
Taxable value	Assessed value after exemptions for the applicable taxing authority.	Different exemptions may apply differently to school and non-school taxes.
Property use	The assessment-use code assigned to the property.	Do not use it as proof of zoning or permitted use.
Sales and transactions	Recorded transfers and sale qualification information.	Open the actual deed and review whether the sale was qualified.
Building and permit data	Characteristics and available construction-permit information.	Report material errors with measurements, plans or permits.
TRIM notice	Proposed value, exemptions, taxing-authority rates and appeal deadline.	Review it before the VAB deadline printed on the notice.
Prior STRAP	An earlier parcel identifier replaced after a split, combination or correction.	Use the numbering history to trace older deeds and tax records.

Property-use code is not zoning. Contact Lee County Zoning or the appropriate city—Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach or Estero—for an official zoning or development determination.

Search recovery

No Lee County parcel found?

Owner-name search failed Use the surname first, remove punctuation and try the trust, estate, company or prior owner.

Address search failed Search the house number and main street name without direction, suffix or unit.

STRAP is no longer valid Follow the Property Appraiser redirect or review the parcel-numbering history for the current STRAP.

New lot or condominium unit Search the parent parcel, development name, prior owner or subdivision description.

Vacant or waterfront land Use GeoView and nearby parcels because a reliable street address may not exist.

Recent deed not reflected Search Official Records by instrument number, grantor or grantee and allow for system update time.

Business assets missing Use Tangible Personal Property Search rather than the real-property search.

Property is near a county line Confirm whether the parcel is in Charlotte, Collier, Hendry or another neighboring county.

Property Appraiser call script “I am trying to identify a parcel at [site address or location]. The owner may be [name], and I have [old STRAP, Folio ID, instrument number or legal-description clue]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was renumbered, split, combined or indexed under another owner or identifier?”

Call Property Appraiser: 239-533-6100 Email property or GIS help

GeoView, zoning, flood and parcel context

Use Lee County maps without treating them as surveys

GeoView micro-steps

Copy the Folio ID or STRAP An exact parcel identifier works better than a complex coastal address.

Open GeoView Use its parcel-search tool or zoom to the property.

Right-click or tap-hold the parcel Select the parcel after zooming close enough to see parcel outlines.

Review the bottom information table Match the Folio or STRAP before using the map.

Use the layer control Compare current and historical aerial photography when available.

Measure only for planning Distance and area tools are approximate and do not establish legal dimensions.

Print or save the map Use it to explain a question to staff, a surveyor or another professional.

Property Appraiser GeoView

Parcel selection
Aerial photography
Basic parcel information
Distance and area measurement
Printing and saved map images

Lee County GIS apps

Flood zones and floodways
Evacuation zones
Zoning and regulatory boundaries
Infrastructure and special districts
Government services and aerials

Coastal-property warning: A parcel map does not prove buildability, shoreline ownership, seawall responsibility, wetland limits, flood-elevation requirements, access rights or the location of a surveyed boundary.

Verify zoning separately

For unincorporated Lee County, contact Zoning at 239-533-8329. Property inside a municipality must be checked with that city’s planning or zoning office.

Open LCPA GeoView Read GeoView instructions Open Lee County GIS maps Verify zoning resources

Current tax-year timing

Understand Lee County’s 2026 tax calendar

Current date August 6, 2026

Review parcel and exemption information now.

Proposed-tax notice August 2026

TRIM notices are normally mailed in mid-August.

2026 tax bills November 2026

Issued by the Tax Collector after roll certification.

2026 tax deadline March 31, 2027

Taxes become delinquent after the deadline.

Early-payment discount schedule

November

4% discount.

December

3% discount.

January

2% discount.

February

1% discount.

Property Appraiser versus Tax Collector

Call the Property Appraiser for

Market, assessed and taxable value
Homestead and other exemptions
Save Our Homes and portability
Agricultural classification
Property characteristics and TRIM

Call the Tax Collector for

Tax bill and amount due
Payment status and receipt
Discounts and delinquency
Installment-plan questions
Tax certificates and payment processing

Tax Collector call script “I am calling about STRAP [number] or Folio [number] at [site address]. Can you confirm whether the previous bill is paid, when the 2026 bill will be available, the current mailing address and the approved payment options?”

Open property-tax information Call Tax Collector: 239-533-6000

TRIM review and Value Adjustment Board

Prepare for the 2026 proposed-value notice

Do not use the old September 12, 2025 deadline. The exact 2026 VAB petition deadline will appear on the 2026 TRIM notice. Review the new notice immediately after it arrives.

What to review on the TRIM notice

Market or just value

Assessed value

Taxable value by authority

Homestead and other exemptions

Save Our Homes difference

Agricultural or other classification

Proposed millage rates

Non-ad valorem assessments

Taxing-authority hearing dates

VAB petition deadline

Resolve a value or exemption problem

Open the detailed parcel record Review land, building, sales, permit and exemption details.

Identify the exact disputed issue Separate a value complaint from an exemption, classification or tax-rate complaint.

Request an informal review Contact the Property Appraiser before the VAB deadline.

Collect direct evidence Use qualified sales, an appraisal, photographs, measurements, repair estimates, permits or exemption documents.

Read the deadline printed on the 2026 TRIM The annual deadline changes and should not be guessed.

File with the Clerk’s VAB office Most petitions can be filed online, in person or by mail.

Keep proof of filing Save the petition number, receipt and evidence-delivery confirmation.

Published VAB fees

Lee County Value Adjustment Board filing costs
Petition type	Published fee	Additional detail
Standard petition	$30 per petition	Non-refundable unless a statutory waiver applies.
Portability petition	$15 per petition	Applies to Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference appeals.
Online card payment	3.5% convenience fee	Added to applicable online filing fees.
Exemption denial	May qualify for a waiver	Review the Clerk’s specific filing requirements.

Denial-notice deadline: A petition concerning an exemption or classification denial may generally be filed within 30 days of the dated denial notice, even when the ordinary TRIM deadline is different.

VAB call script “I am reviewing STRAP [number] for tax year 2026. My issue concerns [market value, exemption, portability or classification]. Can you confirm the deadline shown for this petition type, the fee, filing method and evidence-submission rules?”

Read VAB filing instructions Call VAB: 239-533-2328 Email TRIM questions

Official Records and ownership documents

Find a deed, mortgage, lien, judgment or plat

Lee County Official Records date back to 1887 and include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, lis pendens, judgments, certificates of title and other recorded instruments.

Search Official Records step by step

Copy recording clues from the parcel report Save the instrument number, book/page, sale date, grantor and grantee.

Open the Clerk’s Official Records page Select the official search and accept the disclaimer.

Choose the search type Use name, instrument number, book/page, document type or date range.

Expand the default date range The Clerk warns that the search may default to January 1, 2010, so older documents require an earlier start date.

Open the document image Verify the names, legal description, recording information and related documents.

Order certification only when required A free printed image may be enough for research, while a court, lender or agency may require certification.

Recording a deed

Important Lee County deed-recording details
Requirement	Published rule	Common problem
First-page recording fee	$10	Insufficient payment delays recording.
Additional page	$8.50 per page	Extra cover or margin pages increase cost.
Documentary stamp tax	$0.70 per $100 or portion of consideration	Sale or consideration amount is not disclosed.
Witnesses	Two witnesses for each grantor signature	Missing printed witness names or addresses.
Acknowledgment	Complete notary acknowledgment	Missing name, date, seal or commission information.
First-page recording space	Three-inch by three-inch blank space at top right	Additional page may be charged when space is unavailable.
Legal description	Must be complete and accurate	Using an abbreviated GIS description.

Title-search warning: The Property Appraiser owner display and a single deed image do not prove that no mortgage, lien, easement, judgment or competing ownership interest exists.

Search Official Records Read deed-recording requirements Request document copies

Exemptions, Save Our Homes and portability

Check homestead eligibility and transfer your SOH benefit

The regular March 1, 2026 deadline has passed. New owners or residents who missed it should contact the Exemptions Department immediately to ask whether a late-filing route remains available for their situation.

Homestead basics

Own the Lee County property

Use it as the permanent residence

Establish qualification as of January 1

Apply rather than assuming it is automatic

Provide residency and identification documents

Report ownership or residency changes

For tax year 2026, the first $25,000 homestead exemption can apply to all qualifying taxes. The inflation-adjusted additional exemption for non-school taxes can reach $26,411 when the assessed value is high enough.

Save Our Homes

What SOH does

After homestead is granted, the Save Our Homes benefit generally limits annual assessed-value increases to 3% or the applicable statutory limit.

What SOH does not do

It does not freeze market value, tax rates, non-ad valorem assessments or the total tax bill.

Portability

Confirm the prior Florida homestead Portability transfers eligible Save Our Homes assessment difference from a former Florida homestead.

Establish the new Lee County homestead Own and occupy the new property as the permanent residence.

Apply for both benefits File the homestead application and portability application rather than assuming portability follows automatically.

File by March 1 Portability is subject to the regular filing deadline.

Stay within the three-year window The window is measured from January 1 of the year the former homestead was abandoned.

Review the transferred amount The maximum transferable benefit is $500,000, but ownership changes or moving to a lower-valued home can reduce the amount.

Public-record warning: Email addresses sent to Florida government offices may become public records. Use phone or written mail when you do not want to communicate by email.

Apply for Homestead online Review portability rules Download exemption forms Email Exemptions Department

Agricultural classification

Apply for bona fide commercial agricultural use

The March 1, 2026 regular filing deadline has passed. Agricultural classification is not automatically granted because land is large, vacant, rural or occasionally used for animals.

Prepare evidence of commercial agricultural use

Use in place or significantly underway by January 1

Completed DR-482 application

Lease or management agreement

Agricultural registrations or certifications

Liability insurance

Income and expense records

Profit-and-loss statement or Schedule F

Invoices and sales receipts

Photographs and inventory

Business or management plan

Classification—not exemption: Agricultural classification changes how qualifying land is assessed. It does not make the property tax-free.

Read agricultural-classification rules Call Property Appraiser: 239-533-6100

Businesses and income-producing rentals

Handle Tangible Personal Property filing and penalties

Assessment date January 1

Assets in the taxpayer’s possession are considered.

Regular deadline April 1, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Automatic extension May 15, 2026

This extended deadline has also passed.

Action now Contact TPP staff

Ask about late filing and penalties.

Assets that may need reporting

Furniture and fixtures

Tools and machinery

Computers and office equipment

Signs and leasehold improvements

Supplies and leased equipment

Appliances used in income-producing rentals

Assets already fully depreciated

Second-hand or personally owned business assets

Published late-filing consequences

Tangible Personal Property penalties
Problem	Published consequence	Next action
Late return	5% per month, up to 25%	File promptly and confirm the calculated penalty.
Unreported property	15% penalty	Correct the asset reporting with supporting records.
No return filed	25% penalty and loss of the $25,000 exemption	Contact the TPP Department immediately.

TPP call script “I am calling about tangible account [number] for [business or rental]. The April 1 and May 15, 2026 dates have passed. Can you confirm the required DR-405 filing, estimated penalty, supporting documents and whether an authorization is needed?”

Review TPP dates Open TPP forms Call TPP: 239-533-6140 Email TPP Department

Parcel changes and development coordination

Split or combine a Lee County parcel correctly

The Property Appraiser does not charge a fee for its parcel-split or combination processing, but the governing city or unincorporated-county department may require approvals or fees.

Complete these checks before applying

Confirm jurisdiction approval Contact the appropriate zoning, planning or community-development agency.

Resolve current and delinquent taxes The owner remains responsible for tax amounts, penalties and interest affecting the parcels.

Contact the mortgage company Obtain lender approval when the property is encumbered by a mortgage.

Prepare the legal description Use a complete metes-and-bounds or platted description rather than an abbreviated map label.

Submit the Property Appraiser application Include all requested ownership, parcel and contact details.

Wait for new identifiers and addresses Lee County Public Safety E911 and the relevant jurisdiction determine addresses for changed parcels.

Privacy notice: Information supplied on a split or combination application can become public information unless protected by Florida law.

Open split and combination guidance Schedule parcel-change assistance

Phones, addresses and office hours

Lee County property contacts

Contact the office that can complete the task
Office	Use it for	Contact	Location and hours
Property Appraiser	Search, STRAP, Folio, value, exemptions, GeoView, TRIM, agriculture and tangible property.	239-533-6100 Fax: 239-533-6160	2480 Thompson Street, 4th Floor Fort Myers, FL 33901 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tax Collector	Tax bills, payments, discounts, delinquency and receipts.	239-533-6000	2480 Thompson Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 Thursday phone hours begin at 9 a.m.; other listed weekdays begin at 8:30 a.m.
Clerk Official Records	Deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, plats, document copies and recording.	239-533-5007	2115 Second Street, 2nd Floor Fort Myers, FL 33901 Cape Coral branch: 1039 SE 9th Place, 2nd Floor
Value Adjustment Board	Value, exemption, classification and portability petitions.	239-533-2328 infovab@leeclerk.org	County Records Services 2115 Second Street, 2nd Floor Fort Myers, FL 33901
Unincorporated Lee Zoning	Zoning district, development standards and zoning-case questions.	239-533-8329 OCCSZoning@leegov.com	Confirm current appointment or submission requirements before visiting.

Universal property call script “I am contacting you about STRAP [number] or Folio [number] at [site address]. I need help with [value, tax, deed, map, zoning, exemption, TPP, split or appeal]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official form, record or office should I use next?”

Accuracy and legal limits

What an online Lee County property record cannot prove

Online records are useful for

Identifying a parcel
Finding STRAP and Folio ID
Reviewing values and exemptions
Checking sales, buildings and aerials
Preparing questions for county staff

Obtain additional verification for

Legal title and ownership interests
Exact surveyed boundaries
Zoning and development approval
Flood, wetland and coastal restrictions
Purchase, lending or legal decisions

Responsible-use warning: Do not accuse, contact or publish conclusions about a person from a same-name property result. Confirm the parcel and use public records lawfully.

Ten practical answers

Lee County property search FAQs

Does Lee County Florida have a county auditor property search?

Florida property assessment is handled by the Lee County Property Appraiser, not a county auditor. Use the official Property Appraiser search for ownership, STRAP, Folio, value, sales, building, aerial and TRIM information.

How do I search Lee County property by owner name?

Enter the surname first followed by the first name when known, such as SMITH JOHN. For a trust, estate, corporation or LLC, begin with one distinctive part of the entity name.

What is a Lee County STRAP number?

A STRAP number is Lee County’s parcel identification number based on section, township, range, area and parcel information. It is the most reliable identifier for connecting Property Appraiser, tax and GIS records.

What is the difference between STRAP and Folio ID?

The STRAP is the formatted parcel identifier, while the Folio ID is a shorter numeric identifier used by Lee County systems. Either can be used in the Property Appraiser and GeoView searches.

When will Lee County 2026 property taxes be due?

The 2026 tax bills are expected to be issued in November 2026 and will be due by March 31, 2027. Early-payment discounts are normally 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February.

How do I challenge a Lee County 2026 property value?

Review the 2026 TRIM notice, contact the Property Appraiser for an informal review and file a Value Adjustment Board petition by the deadline printed on the TRIM notice. Do not reuse the 2025 deadline.

Are Lee County GeoView parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GeoView is intended for property assessment and informational use. It does not replace a recorded deed, approved plat, legal description or professional boundary survey.

How do I find a Lee County deed or mortgage?

Use the Lee County Clerk of Court Official Records Search. Search by name, instrument number, book and page, document type or recording-date range, and expand the default date range when researching older records.

What is the Lee County homestead exemption deadline?

The regular Florida filing deadline for homestead, portability and many property classifications is March 1 of the tax year. Late-filing options may be limited, so contact the Property Appraiser immediately after a missed deadline.

When is a Lee County tangible personal property return due?

The regular DR-405 deadline is April 1. Lee County automatically extends the filing deadline to May 15 or the next business day, after which late-filing penalties begin.

Information checked August 6, 2026: Property-search fields, office contacts, GeoView instructions, tax dates, discounts, 2026 exemption figures, portability, agriculture, tangible filing, VAB fees, Official Records, deed-recording costs, parcel changes and zoning resources were checked against official Lee County sources.

Khushboo Bobade

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.