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.

Beaufort County Auditor Property Search: Records & GIS

Beaufort County, South Carolina · Parcel, value, tax, map and deed help

Search a Coastal Parcel and Read Every Record

Search Beaufort County property records by owner, street address, legal description, PIN or AIN, then review the parcel’s land value, building value, assessment ratio, sale history, tax district and payment information.

This guide explains which county office controls each part of the process, what to enter in the official search, how to fix missing records, how to apply for the 4% Legal Residence ratio, and how to move from a parcel result to taxes, GIS maps, deeds or an assessment appeal.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Choose the right office

BEAUFORT COASTAL PARCEL SYSTEM RECORDS CONNECTED

OWNER · ADDRESS · LEGAL DESCRIPTION

PIN · AIN · PROPERTY LOCATION

VALUE · SALE · TAX DISTRICT

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State correction: Beaufort County’s official property systems are in South Carolina, not Ohio. Verify that every portal, form and office address says Beaufort County, SC before entering personal or payment information.

Quick answer: use Public Access first

Use the official Beaufort County Public Access system to find a real-property account by owner, address, legal description, PIN or AIN. Verify the property location and identifier, save the detailed record, and then move to the Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer, GIS or Register of Deeds based on the task.

1 Search broadly Begin with one owner, address, PIN or AIN field.

2 Confirm the parcel Match the location, PIN and owner information.

3 Save the record Keep value, ratio, district and sale details.

4 Use the correct office Value, calculation, payment, deed or map.

Important Beaufort County property facts

Correct state South Carolina

Search tool Public Access, formerly Propertymax

Primary identifiers PIN and AIN

Real-property values Assessor: 843-255-2400

Tax calculation Auditor support: 843-258-5434

Tax payment Treasurer: 843-341-8404

Deeds and plats Register of Deeds: 843-255-2555

Primary residence 4% ratio requires approval

Other real property Generally assessed at 6%

Annual due date Generally January 15

Public Access can display property information and payment history, but it is not the place to obtain an official tax-bill copy or paid receipt. Those documents are handled by the Treasurer.

Open official Public Access Read official search guidance

Choose the property question you need answered

The guide is organised by task so users do not have to guess which office or portal comes next.

Avoid the wrong department

Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer or Register of Deeds?

South Carolina divides the property-tax process among several offices. Real-property owners often lose time by contacting the Auditor about an appraisal or the Assessor about a payment.

Correct Beaufort County office for each property task
What you need	Correct office	What the office handles	What it does not handle
House, land or mobile-home value	Assessor	Appraisal, classification, ownership records, Legal Residence, agricultural use and real-property appeals.	Does not accept tax payments.
How the tax was calculated	Auditor	Applies millage, prepares tax notices, values many personal-property categories and manages Homestead.	Does not set real-property market value.
Bill, payment, receipt or installment plan	Treasurer	Bills, mailing addresses, payments, receipts, installments, delinquency and tax sale.	Does not appraise the property.
Deed, mortgage, lien, easement or plat	Register of Deeds	Recorded documents, images, copies, recording fees and property alerts.	Does not perform an official title search.
Parcel location or map layers	GIS	Parcel maps, geographic layers, addressing and spatial context.	Does not establish a surveyed boundary.
Homestead for an eligible senior	Auditor	Homestead applications and personal-property exemptions.	This is different from the 4% Legal Residence ratio.
4% primary-residence ratio	Assessor	Legal Residence applications, evidence review and status.	Approval is not automatic after buying or occupying a home.

Best sequence: Find the PIN or AIN first, save the property record and include that identifier in every call, application, appeal, payment question or deed search.

Owner, address, PIN and AIN lookup

Search Beaufort County property records step by step

Search by owner

Begin with the last name.
Add the first name only when too many matches appear.
Try the full legal first name rather than a nickname.
Remove punctuation and suffixes when no result appears.
Try a trust, estate, LLC or previous-owner name.

Recommended format: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME

Search by address

Enter the street number and main street name.
Remove unit, villa or building details initially.
Try the street name without Road, Drive or Lane.
Check directional abbreviations.
Verify the situs address rather than the mailing address.

Example: 100 RIBAUT

Search by PIN or AIN

Copy the identifier from the bill or property record.
Enter it exactly as displayed.
Remove accidental leading or trailing spaces.
Check every letter and number.
Confirm the property location after opening the result.

Best method for exact matching

Open and verify the correct property

Use only one search method first Combining several fields can exclude the correct record when one entry differs from county formatting.

Review all plausible matches Compare the owner, situs address, PIN, AIN and legal-description information.

Open the full property account Do not rely only on the short search-results row.

Verify two independent facts Match the PIN and property address, or the address and land or building details.

Save the PIN and AIN These are the most useful identifiers for tax, assessment, GIS and payment questions.

Record the current year shown Value, assessment, payment and exemption information can differ by tax year.

Save these details from the result

PIN and AIN

Owner name exactly as displayed

Situs and mailing addresses

Legal-description clues

Land and building values

Market and assessed values

Assessment ratio

Tax district

Sale date and price

Book and page reference

Recent-sale tip: When ownership transferred after January 1, the Assessor may update the new owner for the following tax year. Search the former owner and verify the deed before reporting the record as missing.

Search official Public Access Open archived real-property lookup

Search recovery

No Beaufort County property result found?

Owner search failed Use the last name only, then try a full legal first name, trust, estate, LLC or previous owner.

Address search failed Remove unit numbers, directions, punctuation and street suffixes.

PIN or AIN failed Recopy the identifier from the current bill and check every character.

Property recently sold Search the seller and check the Register of Deeds for the transfer.

New construction Search the land or parent parcel. Building and address information may still be processing.

Lot was merged or subdivided Search the older PINs and contact the Assessor about a consolidation or subdivision.

Condo, villa or timeshare Search the owner or PIN rather than relying on a building or unit address.

Mobile home is missing Confirm whether the record is indexed as real property, a mobile-home account or personal property.

Prepare this before calling the Assessor

Complete property address

Current and previous owner

Possible PIN or AIN

Deed book and page, if known

Approximate transfer date

Subdivision, condo or mobile-home information

Assessor call script “I am trying to identify the real-property account for [address]. The current or prior owner may be [name], and I have [PIN, AIN, deed book/page or subdivision]. Can you confirm whether the property was transferred, merged, subdivided or indexed under a different account?”

Call Assessor: 843-255-2400 Email Assessor

Property-record decoder

Understand each field in the property result

Beaufort County real-property fields explained
Field	What it means	Practical next action
PIN	Property or Parcel Identification Number.	Use it for assessment, tax, GIS and deed questions.
AIN	Alternate Identification Number associated with the account.	Use it when the Treasurer or payment system requests an alternate ID.
Situs address	The physical location of the real property.	Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
Owner	Ownership name currently maintained in the Assessor record.	Verify the recorded deed for legal ownership.
Market value	The Assessor’s appraised fair-market value.	Review the effective year, property facts and sale history.
Assessment ratio	The percentage applied to appraised or use value.	Confirm whether the record shows 4%, 6% or another applicable ratio.
Assessed value	The value to which the millage rate is applied.	Use it with the parcel’s actual district millage.
Tax district	The group of taxing authorities and millage applying to the property.	Use the official district locator and millage card.
Book and page	Recorded-document reference associated with a transfer.	Use it in the Register of Deeds search.
Qualified sale	A sale classification used for appraisal analysis.	Do not treat every recorded transfer as an arm’s-length sale.
Payment history	Historical payment information available in Public Access.	Use the Treasurer for an official current balance or paid receipt.

Old-record warning: The archived real-property system contains legacy information. Use the current Public Access system and responsible county office before making a payment, appeal, purchase or legal decision.

2026 assessment update

Understand Beaufort County real-property values

The Assessor appraises houses, land and mobile homes, manages assessment classifications and maintains sale, deed and building-permit information used for continuous property review.

2026 notice update: Beaufort County says 2026 assessment notices are scheduled to be mailed at the end of August 2026. This is not a countywide reassessment. Individual reassessments may follow a sale, non-exempt ownership transfer or completed new construction.

Why a property value may change

Property sale A transfer may trigger an assessable transfer of interest and a new appraisal review.

New construction Completed construction, additions or other improvements can change the record and value.

Five-year reassessment Beaufort County states that the last reassessment was in 2023 and the next is scheduled for 2028.

Property correction Acreage, building, classification or condition corrections can affect the appraised value.

Check these facts before appealing

Land acreage and classification

Building square footage

Year built and condition

Number and type of improvements

Sale date and qualification

Assessment ratio

Legal Residence status

Agricultural-use status

Tax-bill math: Appraised value and tax due are not the same. The assessment ratio creates assessed value, and the district millage is then applied before applicable credits.

Primary-residence tax treatment

Apply for the 4% Legal Residence ratio

A qualifying owner-occupied primary residence may receive a 4% assessment ratio after the Assessor approves a Legal Residence application. Other residential and commercial property is generally assessed at 6%.

Prepare before starting the online application

PIN or AIN

Owner identification

Proof of primary residence

Vehicle-registration information

South Carolina income-tax information, when applicable

Ownership and occupancy dates

Supporting documents for every owner

Digital files for upload

Open the Assessor’s Legal Residence application Use the official online application or the printable PDF when document uploading is not available.

Enter the property identifier Verify the PIN, owner name and physical location before continuing.

Answer ownership and residency questions Use the actual dates and legal names shown on supporting documents.

Upload every required document Blurry, incomplete or mismatched files can delay review.

Save the confirmation Keep the submission date, confirmation number and copies of all uploaded files.

Check the Exemption Viewer Do not assume that submission means approval.

Legal Residence filing period

Application period January 1–January 15

January 15 is in the following year for the applicable tax year.

Online filing Uploads required

Use the PDF form when digital uploading is unavailable.

Do not assume Application ≠ approval

Verify the status through the official viewer.

Homestead is different: The 4% Legal Residence ratio is handled by the Assessor. Homestead relief for qualifying senior or disabled taxpayers is handled by the Auditor.

Open Assessor applications Open printable Assessor forms

Special-use assessment

Apply for agricultural-use assessment

Agricultural-use assessment can value qualifying property according to its agricultural use rather than ordinary market treatment. Ownership of vacant acreage alone does not guarantee approval.

Prepare the agricultural application

PIN and property location

Acreage devoted to agricultural use

Type of agricultural activity

Income or production evidence

Lease or management documents

Dates the agricultural use began

Maps or photographs

Owner and representative information

Rollback-tax warning: When qualifying agricultural use changes, Beaufort County explains that rollback taxes can apply for up to three immediately preceding years.

Important filing period

The county lists the agricultural-use application period as January 1 of the present year through January 15 of the following year. Submit early enough to correct missing evidence before the deadline.

Agricultural application call script “I am asking about PIN [number]. The property contains approximately [acreage] used for [activity]. Can you confirm the current agricultural application, required production or income evidence, filing deadline and possible rollback-tax consequences?”

Open agricultural application forms Call Assessor: 843-255-2400

Real-property assessment appeals

Appeal the value, ratio or classification correctly

Which deadline applies?

Beaufort County assessment-appeal timing
Situation	Published deadline	Practical action
Assessment notice was mailed	Within 90 days of the notice date	Submit a written objection before the deadline printed or calculated from the notice.
No assessment notice was mailed	Before January 15 for the current tax year	A submission on or after January 15 generally applies to the following tax year.
Assessor conference did not resolve the matter	30 days from the conference or Notice of Action	File the required written protest.
Assessor’s written response is disputed	30 days from the response	Appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals.
Board decision is disputed	30 days from the written decision	Request a contested-case hearing before the Administrative Law Court.

Build an evidence-based appeal

Download the current property record Identify the exact value, ratio, classification or fact being disputed.

State the requested correction Provide the value and classification you believe are correct.

Attach evidence that addresses the issue Use a recent appraisal, qualified sales, photographs, measurements, permits, repair estimates or legal documents.

Request the Assessor conference Attend in person or by telephone. Failure to appear can waive further appeal rights for that year.

Follow every later deadline Each conference, protest and Board stage creates a separate response period.

Exchange Board evidence on time The county requires appeal evidence at least 15 days before the Board conference and responses at least seven days before it.

Representative warning: A person filing on behalf of an owner must qualify under the county’s representation rules and provide written owner authorization. General authorization to a company may not be sufficient.

Assessment appeal call script “I received an assessment notice dated [date] for PIN [number]. I am disputing [market value, ratio, classification or property fact] because [reason]. Can you confirm my filing deadline, online appeal route and required evidence?”

Read official appeal procedure Open online appeal application

Tax bills, payments and receipts

Check the bill and pay through the Treasurer

The Treasurer sends annual property-tax bills, maintains mailing addresses, takes payments, issues receipts, manages the installment program and handles delinquent collections.

Annual real-property schedule

Bills generally mailed By October 31

Check the current cycle and mailing address.

Annual due date January 15

Verify the year and exact balance on the bill.

After the deadline Penalties may apply

Contact the Treasurer for the live amount.

2026-cycle planning: Based on the county’s standard schedule, 2026 real-property bills are generally expected by October 31, 2026 and due January 15, 2027. Verify the actual dates on the issued bill.

Pay online through myBeaufortCounty

Find the property account Search using the PIN, AIN or owner name and mailing ZIP code exactly as shown on the bill.

Confirm the bill year A property can have more than one document or outstanding item.

Check the property and amount Match the PIN, owner and tax type before entering payment information.

Select the payment method The official platform accepts ACH, debit card, major credit cards and Apple Pay.

Review the fee Electronic-check payments are advertised without an extra fee; credit-card payments currently show a 2.35% fee.

Save the receipt Keep the confirmation, payment date, bill year, amount and PIN.

Original bill versus current account

Tax Document Lookup

Provides copies of original bills and receipts.

The Treasurer warns that the retrieved document may not show later adjustments.

Current balance

Use myBeaufortCounty or contact the Treasurer for the current account status.

Do not pay from an old PDF without checking the live account.

Mailing warning: Payments are generally considered timely by USPS postmark. When mailing close to January 15, use a postal counter and request a manual postmark or use the official online system for immediate confirmation.

Pay through myBeaufortCounty Find bills and receipts Check Treasurer locations

Millage and estimation

Estimate taxes without confusing value and tax due

Beaufort County explains that one mill equals one-thousandth of a dollar. Convert the millage to a decimal and multiply it by assessed value to estimate tax before applicable credits.

Basic Beaufort County property-tax calculation
Calculation stage	Example	Important warning
Appraised value	$400,000	Use the current Assessor value, not an online home estimate.
Assessment ratio	4% or 6%	The 4% ratio requires approved Legal Residence status.
Assessed value	$16,000 at 4% or $24,000 at 6%	Other property categories can use different ratios.
Millage	Use the property’s tax district	Districts have different millage combinations.
Estimated tax	Assessed value × decimal millage	Credits and other charges can change the final bill.

Find the tax district by address first, then open the current millage card or calculator. Do not use another neighborhood’s millage.

Find the tax district Open current millage information Use the official tax calculator

Coastal parcel and location research

Use GIS maps, flood layers and aerial context

Beaufort County’s GIS Hub brings county mapping applications into one location. Use it to understand where a parcel sits relative to roads, water, communities and available geographic layers.

Copy the PIN from Public Access A PIN is more reliable than a complicated island, condo or rural address.

Open the official GIS Hub Choose the application that matches parcel, flood, address or development research.

Search and zoom to the parcel Confirm that the parcel identifier matches the Assessor record.

Turn on only useful layers Avoid covering the parcel with every available map layer.

Check the date and source Aerial imagery, parcel lines and development information may represent different update dates.

Move to the authoritative record Use the deed, plat, flood determination, elevation certificate or planning office when legal accuracy matters.

GIS research versus final verification
Question	GIS can help show	Final source to verify
Where is the property?	Parcel context, roads and nearby features.	PIN, deed and situs address.
Is it near a flood area?	Available flood and elevation context.	Official flood determination and elevation documentation.
Where is the property boundary?	Approximate parcel outline.	Recorded plat and professional survey.
Can I build or subdivide?	Initial zoning and development context.	Community Development, zoning and permitting offices.
Where is a dock or waterfront feature?	Coastal location and nearby water.	Applicable county, state and federal permit agencies.

Coastal-property warning: A parcel map does not prove buildable area, high-water boundaries, wetland jurisdiction, flood elevation, access rights or dock eligibility.

Open Beaufort County GIS Hub Call Mapping: 843-255-2535

Official land documents

Search deeds, mortgages, plats and liens

The Register of Deeds maintains documents establishing ownership or an interest in Beaufort County real property, including deeds, mortgages, plats, mechanics liens, tax liens, easements and related instruments.

Choose the correct search system

Neumo cloud search

Use for converted and current data beginning February 23, 2026.

New Vision legacy search

Use for legacy data through February 19, 2026.

Search a recorded document

Copy the owner and recording clues Save the current owner, former owner, book/page, transfer date and PIN.

Open the appropriate search system Use Neumo for newer converted/current records and New Vision for legacy records.

Choose Name, Book/Page or Document Type For a name search, use Last Name, First Name.

Try both grantor and grantee directions Search sellers, buyers, trusts, businesses and prior names.

Open View to display the document Compare names, date, book/page, parcel information and legal-description clues.

Use old indexes when necessary Choose INDEX under Document Type for handwritten books or search OLD PLAT for historical plat indexes.

Published recording and copy fees

Selected Beaufort County Register of Deeds fees
Document or service	Published fee	Important detail
Deed	$15 flat fee	Additional state/county recording fees can depend on consideration.
Mortgage, lease, easement or right of way	$25 flat fee	Confirm the current classification before submitting.
Plat	$25 per page	Plat-specific requirements apply.
Ordinary document copy	$0.50 per page	Mailing costs depend on current postage.
Certified document	$10 certification fee	Confirm whether the requesting party requires certification.

Common recording errors

Incorrect fee

Missing original signatures

Insufficient witnesses

Missing acknowledgment or probate clause

Missing grantee address

Missing preparation clause

Missing derivation clause

Missing district, map or parcel number

Illegible document

Missing return information

South Carolina deed-preparation warning: The county states that South Carolina is an attorney state for deed preparation. The Register of Deeds cannot prepare a deed or determine whether a document is legally sufficient for the user’s purpose.

Property-fraud alerts: Beaufort County introduced a new cloud search and fraud-alert system in February 2026. Previous alert subscribers must re-register in the new system.

Search current Neumo records Read official search instructions Register for property alerts

Phones, offices and visit planning

Contact the correct Beaufort County property office

Beaufort County property-office contacts
Office	Use it for	Contact	Location and hours
Assessor	Real-property value, Legal Residence, agricultural use, mobile homes and appeals.	843-255-2400 assessor@bcgov.net	Beaufort: 100 Ribaut Rd., Room 210 Bluffton: 4819 Bluffton Pkwy., 3rd Floor
Auditor	Tax calculation, personal property, vehicles, boats, rentals and Homestead.	Support: 843-258-5434 County directory: 843-255-2500	Beaufort: 100 Ribaut Rd., Suite 160 Bluffton: 4819 Bluffton Pkwy., 3rd Floor
Treasurer	Bills, payments, receipts, mailing address, installments and delinquent taxes.	843-341-8404	Beaufort: 100 Ribaut Rd., Suite 165 Bluffton: 4819 Bluffton Pkwy., 3rd Floor
Register of Deeds	Deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, copies, recording and property alerts.	843-255-2555 pbaxley@bcgov.net	100 Ribaut Road Beaufort, SC 29902
GIS / Mapping	Parcel maps, geographic applications and mapping questions.	843-255-2535	Beaufort County Government 100 Ribaut Road

Auditor office hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Beaufort: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bluffton: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Hilton Head office status: The Auditor states that its Hilton Head location is closed indefinitely. Use the Beaufort or Bluffton office or contact the department online.

What to include in a call or email

PIN and AIN

Property address

Owner name

Relevant tax year

Assessment-notice date

Book and page, if relevant

Application or exemption type

Clear description of the requested action

Universal property call script “I am contacting you about PIN [number] at [property address]. I need help with [value, tax calculation, payment, deed, map, Legal Residence, agricultural use or appeal]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official tool, form or office should I use next?”

Accuracy and responsible use

What the online property record cannot prove

Online records are useful for

Finding a PIN or AIN
Reviewing owner and address information
Checking appraisal and assessment details
Researching sales and payment history
Locating official forms and offices

Get additional verification for

Legal ownership or marketable title
Exact boundary locations
Flood elevation and wetland jurisdiction
Buildability, zoning and permits
Unreleased liens and easements

Privacy warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact someone from a same-name result alone. Confirm the PIN, physical location and relevant recorded documents.

Ten practical answers

Beaufort County property search FAQs

Is Beaufort County located in Ohio?

No. The Beaufort County Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer and property-record systems covered in this guide are in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Where can I search Beaufort County SC property records?

Use the official Beaufort County Public Access property system. It supports owner, address, property, legal-description, PIN and AIN searches and displays value, sale and ownership information.

What is the difference between the Beaufort County Auditor and Assessor?

The Assessor values and classifies real property and manages Legal Residence and agricultural applications. The Auditor applies millage, calculates tax notices, values many personal-property categories and manages Homestead applications.

How do I search by PIN or AIN?

Enter the PIN or AIN exactly as shown on the property record or tax bill. If the search fails, remove extra spaces and verify that numbers and letters were copied correctly.

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

Ownership displayed by the Assessor may update for the following tax year when a transfer occurs after January 1. Search the former owner and verify the recorded deed through the Register of Deeds.

What is the 4 percent Legal Residence assessment?

A qualifying owner-occupied primary residence may receive a 4 percent assessment ratio after the Assessor approves an application. Other residential and commercial real property is generally assessed at 6 percent.

When are Beaufort County real-property taxes due?

The Treasurer states that annual real-property bills are generally mailed by October 31 and due by January 15. Verify the exact year and balance on the current bill.

How do I appeal a Beaufort County property assessment?

When an assessment notice is mailed, submit a written objection within 90 days of the notice date. In a year without a notice, an appeal filed before January 15 generally applies to the current tax year.

Where can I find Beaufort County deeds and plats?

Use the Register of Deeds cloud search for converted and current records beginning February 23, 2026. Use the legacy New Vision search for records through February 19, 2026 and the old index options for earlier books and plats.

Are Beaufort County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS lines are useful for locating property and reviewing nearby features but do not replace a recorded deed, plat, elevation certificate or professional boundary survey.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Property-search functions, office responsibilities, assessment notices, appeal periods, Legal Residence and agricultural deadlines, tax-payment procedures, millage guidance, GIS resources, Register of Deeds systems, recording fees, fraud alerts, contacts and office hours were checked against official Beaufort County, Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer and Register of Deeds 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.