Boone County KY Property Search: PVA, Tax & GIS

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Boone County, Kentucky · PVA parcels, tax bills, deeds, maps and assessment help

Find Parcels, Values, Taxes and Deeds

Search Boone County property records by owner name, street address, parcel ID or your current location, then review the property’s assessment, acreage, buildings, ownership, tax district and available map information.

Kentucky calls the assessment office the Property Valuation Administrator, not the county Auditor. This guide explains which PVA search field to use, what each result means, how to fix a missing parcel, and when to contact the Sheriff, County Clerk or Board of Assessment Appeals.

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Boone County does not use an Auditor for property assessment. Use the Boone County PVA for parcel values and exemptions, the Sheriff for current tax bills, and the County Clerk for deeds and delinquent taxes.

Quick answer: start with the Boone County PVA

Open the official PVA website, choose one basic search method, enter fewer details first, open the likely property and verify its parcel ID and physical location before using the record for taxes, deeds, maps, exemptions or an appeal.

1 Choose one search Owner, address, parcel ID or geolocation.
2 Open the likely parcel Do not stop at the short result list.
3 Verify two facts Match parcel ID and physical location.
4 Use the correct office PVA, Sheriff, Clerk or appeals board.

Boone County property facts

Correct assessment office Boone County PVA
Property Valuation Administrator Jonathan L. Brown
PVA phone 859-334-2181
PVA location 2950 Washington St., Burlington
PVA hours Monday–Friday, 8:30–4:30
Assessment date January 1 each year
Current Homestead amount $49,100
Current-tax office Sheriff: 859-334-2175
Deed department County Clerk: 859-334-3624
2026 appeal status Ordinary deadline has passed

The public PVA search accepts owner, address, parcel ID and geolocation searches. Legal-description searches, detailed sales searches, additional photographs and some advanced information require the subscription service.

Open official PVA search Open PVA contact page

Choose the property problem you need to solve

The sections below are arranged around actions instead of a directory of links.

Kentucky office-routing guide

Which Boone County office handles the request?

Correct office for common Boone County property tasks
Your task
Correct office
What it provides
Important limit
Find an owner, parcel, assessment or building record
PVA
Owner display, parcel ID, assessment, buildings, acreage, tax district and property characteristics.
The owner display is not legal proof of title.
Correct property characteristics
PVA
Review of square footage, classification, condition, land or other assessment data.
A factual correction does not automatically create a lower assessment.
Pay or verify a current tax bill
Sheriff
Current-year collection, payment status, receipt and billing information.
The PVA does not collect taxes.
Pay an unpaid bill after transfer
County Clerk
Delinquent-tax payoff, payment and certificate information.
The Clerk cannot accept partial delinquent-tax payments.
Find a deed, mortgage, lien or release
County Clerk Real Estate Department
Recorded land documents and eCCLIX online records.
An index search is not a professional title examination.
View a parcel near your location
PVA geolocation search
Nearby property results based on device location.
Location access must be enabled and the result still needs verification.
Challenge an assessment
PVA, then Board of Assessment Appeals
Required PVA conference followed by a local board appeal when unresolved.
Strict annual filing deadlines apply.
Apply for Homestead or disability relief
PVA
Eligibility review and exemption applications.
Only one Homestead Exemption is allowed per household.
File tangible personal property
PVA before deadline; Kentucky Revenue after deadline
Form 62A500 filing and assessment of taxable business property.
The annual May 15 deadline has no extension.
Fastest workflow: Identify the parcel through the PVA first, copy the parcel ID, save the complete record and use that ID when calling the Sheriff, Clerk or appeals staff.
Search troubleshooting

No Boone County property result found?

Owner search returns nothing Use the surname alone, then try a spouse, former owner, trust, estate, company or alternate spelling.
Address search fails Keep the house number and main road word but remove direction, suffix, punctuation and unit information.
Vacant or agricultural land has no street address Use the owner, parcel ID, geolocation search or nearby mapped parcels.
The property recently sold Search the seller’s name and review the County Clerk’s deed index.
A new lot or subdivision is missing Search the parent parcel, developer, former landowner or surrounding property.
A property was combined or divided Try every old parcel ID and ask the PVA whether a new identifier was created.
A business name fails Remove LLC, Inc., punctuation or unnecessary words and search the most distinctive name.
The mailing city is different Verify county location and parcel ID rather than relying only on postal-city wording.

Prepare this before contacting the PVA

Full property location
Current and previous owner names
Parcel ID, if available
Tax-bill or deed reference
Nearby road or intersection
Subdivision, farm or business name
Approximate purchase date
Description of the failed search
PVA call script “I am trying to identify the property at [address or road]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [parcel ID, tax bill, deed reference or nearby intersection]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, divided, combined or listed under another name?”
Call PVA: 859-334-2181 Email pva@boonecountyky.org
Property-record decoder

Understand the PVA result before using it

Common Boone County PVA fields explained
Field
What it means
Practical next action
Parcel ID
The county identifier assigned to the property record.
Use it for tax, deed, map and appeal questions.
Owner
The ownership name currently listed by the PVA.
Use the recorded deed when legal title must be established.
Property address
The situs or physical location associated with the parcel.
Compare it with the map and deed description.
Mailing address
The address used for assessment or tax correspondence.
Do not confuse it with the physical parcel.
Assessment
The PVA’s fair-cash-value estimate as of January 1.
Check the property facts and valid comparable sales.
Land value
The portion of the assessment assigned to land.
Verify acreage, use, location and agricultural status.
Improvement value
The portion assigned to houses, buildings and other improvements.
Check size, age, grade, condition and outbuildings.
Property class
The recorded residential, commercial, farm, exempt or other classification.
Contact the PVA when the actual use materially differs.
Transfer history
Sales or ownership transfers associated with the parcel.
Use the County Clerk for the recorded instrument.
Tax district
The combination of state, county, school, city and special-district rates.
Select the same district in the PVA tax calculator.
Group number
A Boone County land-record identification element used in recording.
Include the correct number in land-related recording work.

How the PVA estimates residential value

Boone County assesses residential property at fair market value as of January 1. PVA staff collect property characteristics, review local sales and use a computer-assisted mass appraisal system that considers cost and neighborhood sales information.

Facts that can affect value
  • Living area and building footprint
  • Age and effective condition
  • Bathrooms, garages and basements
  • Quality and construction type
  • Land acreage and location
  • Barns and other improvements
Useful correction evidence
  • Current photographs
  • Measurements or floor plans
  • Permit or demolition documents
  • Repair estimates
  • Recent appraisal
  • Comparable valid sales
Field-assessor identification: PVA field assessors use marked vehicles, carry signed identification and wear PVA-logo clothing. Call 859-334-2181 when you need to verify someone at the property.

Review the official residential or commercial assessment guidance after checking your parcel facts. Commercial valuations can consider cost, sales comparison and income approaches.

Read residential valuation guidance Read commercial valuation guidance
Parcel location and boundary research

Use PVA maps without treating them as a survey

Map and geolocation workflow

Find the property record first Copy the parcel ID before opening location-based tools.
Use the address or Near Me search Geolocation is especially useful for rural, vacant or unaddressed land.
Compare surrounding parcels Do not assume the nearest highlighted property is the correct tract.
Match the parcel ID Confirm that the map result and property record use the same identifier.
Review deed and group-number clues Use those identifiers when moving to the Clerk’s land records.
Obtain a survey for exact boundaries GIS and assessment maps are not substitutes for surveyed ground corners.
Map question versus final verification
Question
Starting resource
Final verification
Where is the parcel?
PVA address or geolocation search
Parcel ID and physical location
Who is listed as owner?
PVA property record
Recorded deed
What is the legal description?
Subscription legal search or property card
Recorded deed and plat
Where is the boundary on the ground?
PVA map and recorded documents
Professional boundary survey
Can I build on the property?
Parcel, zoning and land-use research
Applicable planning, zoning and building office
Boundary warning: Do not place a fence, driveway, building, septic component or utility from a PVA map line. Review the deed and plat and obtain professional survey help when exact boundaries matter.
Open PVA map and geolocation search Open recorded land-record guidance
Current and delinquent tax routing

Check which office currently holds the tax bill

The PVA assesses the property but does not collect the tax. Current bills are collected by the Sheriff. Unpaid bills transfer to the County Clerk after the Sheriff’s statutory collection period.

2025 discount period Oct. 1–Nov. 1, 2025

2% discount period has passed.

2025 face amount Nov. 2–Dec. 31, 2025

Face-amount period has passed.

Sheriff transfer date April 15, 2026

Unpaid bills transferred to the Clerk.

Current action Contact County Clerk

Verify payoff and tax-sale status.

Important current status: The Clerk’s 2025 delinquent-tax sale occurred on August 4, 2026. A still-unpaid bill may have been purchased by a third party. Contact the Clerk for the current certificate holder, payoff and next step.

Current-year versus delinquent bill

Use the Sheriff when
  • The bill is still in the current collection cycle
  • You need the current amount or receipt
  • You are checking whether a recent payment posted
  • You need the approved current-year payment portal
Use the County Clerk when
  • The unpaid bill transferred after April 15
  • You need a delinquent-tax payoff
  • You need to know whether the bill was sold
  • You are researching prior-year delinquent taxes

Paying a current bill through the Sheriff

Find the correct property Copy the parcel ID, owner and physical address from the PVA.
Open the Sheriff’s official tax-information page Use the county-authorized payment link rather than an advertisement.
Match the tax bill Verify the owner, bill number, property and tax year.
Check mortgage escrow Contact the lender before making a duplicate payment.
Review the displayed fee and total Confirm the final amount before submitting a card or bank payment.
Save the receipt Keep the bill number, parcel ID, amount, payment date and confirmation.

Paying a delinquent bill through the Clerk

Current Clerk delinquent-tax payment rules
Item
Published rule
Practical action
In-person payment
Burlington Real Estate Department during normal business hours.
Confirm the payoff immediately before visiting.
Mail payment
Boone County Clerk, P.O. Box 874, Burlington, KY 41005.
Include identifying bill information and use trackable delivery.
Partial payment
The Clerk cannot accept partial payments.
Call the County Attorney at 859-334-3200 about possible arrangements.
Personal check
Personal checks are not accepted for delinquent taxes.
Use an accepted certified method or online option.
Card payment
A 2.5% fee applies to debit or credit cards.
Review the total fee before authorizing payment.
Tax sale status
Remaining delinquent certificates may be purchased by third parties.
Ask who currently owns the certificate and request a live payoff.
Delinquent-tax call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel ID] and tax bill [bill number] for [property address]. Can you confirm the current payoff, whether the certificate was sold on August 4, 2026, the accepted payment method and the deadline for the next action?”
Open Sheriff tax information Open delinquent-tax information Call Sheriff tax office Call County Clerk
Tax-planning tool

Use the PVA tax calculator without confusing it with a bill

Open the correct parcel Copy the tax district and assessment from the PVA record.
Select the exact district Boone County includes different school, city and special-district combinations.
Enter the assessment value Use the value type requested by the calculator.
Mark Homestead status correctly Check the exemption box only when the exemption is approved for that property.
Identify vacant land Use the vacant-land setting when no taxable dwelling or unit is present.
Review the 911 service fee The estimator includes only one $75 fee even when a property has several non-vacant dwellings.
Compare with the Sheriff’s bill The estimator is not a payment balance, delinquent payoff or receipt.
Multiple-unit warning: Non-vacant property is subject to a published $75 emergency 911 service fee for each dwelling or unit. The calculator includes only one fee, so the estimate can be low when multiple units are present.
District abbreviations: The calculator identifies city and school-district combinations, including Boone County, Walton-Verona and certain Kenton County school-district areas. Use the exact district listed on the parcel record.
Open official tax calculator
County Clerk land records

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and releases

Use the PVA to identify the parcel, then use the Boone County Clerk for the actual recorded land document.

Search the deed index step by step

Copy property clues from the PVA Save the current owner, former owner, parcel ID, group number and transfer date.
Open the Clerk’s land-record page Review the eCCLIX access information and document options.
Search grantor and grantee names Try current and former owners, spouses, trusts, estates and companies.
Narrow the instrument type Choose deed, mortgage, release, lien or another relevant record.
Use the transfer or recording date A date range helps separate same-name results.
Open or request the document Compare names, legal description, group number, recording reference and signatures.
Request certified copies only when required Ask the receiving court, lender, agency or professional whether certification is necessary.

Important Boone County recording details

Group number is required for land-related documents
eCCLIX is a subscriber records service
Electronic recording is available through approved vendors
Recording payments do not accept credit or debit cards
Real Estate Department phone is 859-334-3624
Burlington office is at 2950 Washington Street
Free mortgage and deed alerts: The Clerk offers Doc Alert, which can email you when a mortgage or deed containing your registered personal or business name is recorded.
Title-search warning: An owner search or eCCLIX index result is useful research but does not guarantee that every lien, easement, restriction or ownership issue has been resolved.
Real Estate Department

859-334-3624

Burlington hours

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday until 6:00 p.m.

Address
2950 Washington Street
Burlington, KY 41005
Open Clerk land records Open online-record instructions Review recording requirements
Assessment appeal workflow

The ordinary 2026 assessment-appeal deadlines have passed

PVA conference deadline May 18, 2026

Required conference deadline has passed.

Conference cutoff 4:30 p.m.

PVA’s published completion time.

Local board filing May 20, 2026

Clerk’s 4:00 p.m. deadline has passed.

Action now Prepare next cycle

Verify future filing dates with the PVA.

Kentucky requires a property owner to complete a conference with the PVA before appealing to the local Board of Assessment Appeals. The owner may challenge an assessment even when the value did not change, but the statutory process and deadlines still apply.

Prepare for the next appeal opportunity

Review the complete property record Check acreage, classification, structures, square footage, age, condition and exemptions.
Develop an opinion of fair-cash value State the value you believe the property represented as of January 1.
Collect supporting evidence Use an appraisal, valid sales, photographs, insurance documents, listings or other market evidence.
Open the PVA appeal file early The PVA says its online appeal portal is generally available from October through the first week of the statutory inspection period.
Complete the required PVA conference An informal review may resolve the issue; a formal conference may be required when no agreement is reached.
Obtain the signed conference form This proves completion of the required first step.
File with the County Clerk when unresolved Submit the local appeal form and conference form by the applicable one-business-day deadline.

Evidence that addresses the actual value issue

Strong appeal evidence by problem
Issue
Useful evidence
Weak approach
Recent purchase
Closing statement, contract, deed and transaction details.
Submitting only an online estimate.
Incorrect building facts
Measurements, plans, permits and photographs.
Saying only that the record is wrong.
Poor condition
Dated photos, inspections and repair estimates.
Listing ordinary maintenance complaints.
Comparable-sales argument
Similar valid arm’s-length sales near January 1.
Selecting only the lowest sale prices.
Commercial property
Income, expenses, leases, vacancy, appraisal and comparable sales.
Using residential comparisons for an income-producing property.
Representation warning: When someone other than the January 1 owner handles the PVA conference, a Letter of Authorization may be required.
Appeal-preparation call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel ID] for the next assessment cycle. I believe the fair-cash value should be [amount] because [sale, appraisal, record error or condition evidence]. Can you confirm when the appeal portal opens, the conference deadline and the documents I should submit?”
Read official appeal process Open appeal forms and checklist Review local board filing
Primary-residence tax relief

Apply for Homestead or disability exemption

Boone County exemption comparison
Program
Main qualification
Current value or requirement
Preparation
Homestead Exemption
Owner turns 65 or is older during the application year and owns and occupies the primary residence.
$49,100 is subtracted from the assessed value.
Application plus valid Kentucky driver’s license or state ID showing the current address.
Disability Exemption
Owner occupies the permanent residence and has been classified totally disabled under a qualifying system.
Disability classification and payments must meet the published requirements.
Application, ID and original disability-verification documentation.
Disabled veteran route
The PVA says veterans with at least a 70% service-related disability may qualify.
Ownership and primary-residence requirements still apply.
VA documentation, valid ID and application.

Homestead application steps

Confirm ownership and occupancy Your name should be on the deed and the property must be your primary residence.
Confirm the age requirement You may qualify when you turn 65 during the same tax year.
Prepare current-address identification Use a valid Kentucky driver’s license or state ID.
Choose an application method Apply online or submit the downloadable form by mail, fax or email under the PVA’s current instructions.
Save approval evidence Check a later property record or tax bill to confirm that the exemption appears.
One-per-household rule: Only one Homestead Exemption is allowed per household even when more than one resident qualifies.
After moving: Contact the PVA so the exemption can be removed from the former property and a new application can be filed for the new primary residence.
Read Homestead requirements Open Homestead application Read disability requirements
Agricultural-use assessment

Check whether land qualifies for agricultural valuation

Qualifying agricultural land can receive use-value treatment rather than ordinary development-market valuation. Houses, barns, outbuildings and the residential homesite are treated separately.

Common qualification routes
  • At least 10 contiguous acres used for qualifying livestock, crops or timber production
  • At least five contiguous acres commercially used for aquaculture
  • Land meeting qualifying state or federal agricultural-program requirements
Property that is treated separately
  • Residence and surrounding homesite
  • Lawns and drives
  • Flower gardens
  • Swimming pools
  • Family recreation areas
  • Other non-farm residential use

Application preparation

Parcel ID and deeded acreage
Description of agricultural activity
Livestock, crop, timber or aquaculture details
Maps or field-layout information
Farm income or programme documentation when relevant
Separate homesite and improvement information
Boone County soil-value detail: The PVA currently lists agricultural soil-class values ranging from approximately $90 to $653 per acre. These are use-value components, not ordinary market-sale prices.
Farm status does not exempt every improvement. Residential houses, barns and other improvements can still be assessed at fair-cash value even when qualifying land receives agricultural-use valuation.

Read the official agricultural page, then use the downloadable questionnaire or electronic application. Contact the PVA when the acreage, aquaculture, timber or homesite treatment is unclear.

Read agricultural rules Open agricultural application
Business, vehicle and public-record tasks

Handle tangible property, vehicles and property-card requests

Tangible business property

The 2026 tangible-return deadline has passed. Form 62A500 was due May 15, 2026 with no extension. Late returns should follow the PVA’s instructions for submission to the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
Tangible personal-property filing guide
Item
Current rule
Action
Assessment date
Taxable tangible property is listed as of January 1.
Report property owned or leased in Kentucky on that date.
Normal deadline
May 15 with no extension.
File early enough to resolve missing information.
Late 2026 return
The PVA directs late filings to the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
Use the published Frankfort mailing instructions.
Possible penalties
10% for voluntary late listings and 20% for involuntary listings.
Contact the responsible office before assuming the amount.
Examples
Furniture, equipment, machinery, fixtures, inventory, signs and other taxable business property.
Review the instructions for the correct classification and value.

Motor vehicles and boats

Vehicle and boat assessments generally use January 1 values supplied through Kentucky’s centralized system. A value adjustment may require documentation of high mileage, unrepaired damage, incorrect options or salvage-title status.

Year, make, model and VIN
January 1 mileage evidence
Repair estimates or damage photographs
Insurance total-loss letter
Out-of-state registration after moving
Sale, repossession or junkyard documentation
Vehicle protest timing: The PVA says vehicle-value protests must be filed within 45 days of the assessment notice.

Request a PVA property card or public record

Search the basic property database first Save the parcel ID and identify what is missing.
Open the official forms page Choose the Property Card Request Form or Request for Reproduction of PVA Public Records.
Describe the record precisely Include the parcel ID, property address, owner and requested document.
Submit using the stated method Put the form name in the email subject when emailing a completed PVA form.
Ask about cost and delivery Confirm copy charges or processing requirements before requesting a large record set.
Read tangible-property instructions Read motor-vehicle guidance Open PVA forms
Phone, address and visit planning

Boone County property contacts

Call the office that controls the record or action
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location and hours
Property Valuation Administrator
Parcel search, assessments, property data, exemptions, tangible property and appeals.
859-334-2181
pva@boonecountyky.org
Fax: 859-334-2126
2950 Washington St., Burlington, KY 41080
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sheriff tax office
Current property-tax bills, payments and receipts.
859-334-2175
3000 Conrad Lane, Burlington, KY
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
County Clerk Real Estate
Deeds, mortgages, liens, land documents and delinquent taxes.
859-334-3624
General: 859-334-2108
2950 Washington St., Burlington, KY 41005
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday until 6:00 p.m.
County Attorney
Possible arrangements when a delinquent tax bill cannot be paid in full.
859-334-3200
Confirm current instructions before visiting.
PVA appeal support
Future conference dates, evidence and authorization questions.
859-334-2181
appeals@boonecountyky.org
PVA office hours; strict statutory deadlines apply.

Include these details in every request

Parcel ID
Physical property address
Owner name
Relevant assessment or tax year
Deed, bill or document number
Short description of the problem
Form or programme name
Supporting evidence
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel ID] at [property address]. I need help with [assessment, tax payment, delinquent bill, deed, map, exemption, business property or appeal]. The current record shows [brief fact]. Which official tool, form or office should I use next?”
Record limitations

What the online PVA record cannot prove

Useful for
  • Finding a parcel and owner display
  • Reviewing assessment and property characteristics
  • Locating land and nearby property
  • Finding the tax district
  • Preparing an exemption or appeal question
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Unreleased mortgages, liens or easements
  • Zoning and building approval
  • Current tax payoff or certificate ownership
Responsible-use warning: Do not contact, accuse or publish information about someone from a same-name property result alone. Verify the parcel and use public records lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Boone County Kentucky property FAQs

Does Boone County Kentucky have a property Auditor?

Kentucky property assessments are handled by the Boone County Property Valuation Administrator, commonly called the PVA. The PVA maintains property assessments, parcel information, maps and exemptions but does not collect property-tax payments.

What is the official Boone County Kentucky property search?

Use the official Boone County PVA website. Its basic public search supports property address, parcel ID, owner name and geolocation searches.

How should I enter an owner name in the Boone County PVA search?

Enter the last name first followed by the first name without a comma, such as Doe John. For a company, trust or public entity, enter its full or most distinctive legal name.

Is the Boone County PVA property search free?

Basic address, parcel ID, owner and geolocation searches are available publicly. Legal-description searches, detailed sales searches, additional photographs and some advanced information require a subscription or day pass.

Who collects Boone County Kentucky property taxes?

The Boone County Sheriff collects current property-tax bills. After the statutory collection period, unpaid bills transfer to the Boone County Clerk, which handles delinquent tax collection.

Where do I pay a delinquent 2025 Boone County tax bill?

Unpaid 2025 tax bills transferred to the Boone County Clerk after April 15, 2026. Contact the Clerk for the current payoff, payment status and whether the certificate was purchased at the August 4, 2026 delinquent-tax sale.

How do I appeal a Boone County property assessment?

A property owner must first complete a conference with the Boone County PVA during the statutory open-inspection period. If no agreement is reached, the owner may submit the PVA conference form and local appeal form to the Boone County Clerk by the applicable deadline.

What is the Boone County Kentucky Homestead Exemption amount?

The Boone County PVA currently lists the Kentucky Homestead Exemption amount as $49,100. A qualifying applicant must generally own and occupy the property as a primary residence and meet the applicable age or disability requirements.

Are Boone County PVA map boundaries legally exact?

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

Where can I find Boone County Kentucky deeds and mortgages?

Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and related land documents are maintained by the Boone County Clerk’s Real Estate Department. Online document access is offered through the Clerk’s eCCLIX service.

Information checked August 6, 2026: PVA search fields, subscription limits, office contacts, assessment duties, tax calculator, 2026 appeal deadlines, Homestead amount, disability rules, agricultural valuation, tangible-property deadline, vehicle guidance, Sheriff tax collection, delinquent-tax status, Clerk land records and tax-sale information were checked against official Boone County sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Boone County PVA, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Attorney or Board of Assessment Appeals. Confirm live tax payoffs, appeal dates, exemption eligibility, property records and recording requirements 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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