California State Auditor: Reports, Audits & Public Records

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California · Performance audits, financial reports, high-risk reviews, whistleblower tips and public records

Search California Audit Reports and Findings

Use the California State Auditor’s official report system to find performance audits, financial and federal-compliance reports, investigative findings, high-risk assessments, agency responses and recommendations.

This guide explains which search page to use, what each report section means, how an audit begins, how to track corrective action, when to file a whistleblower tip, and how to request records that are not already publicly available.

Get the quick answer Search audit reports Request public records
The California State Auditor is not the State Controller or a county property office. Use the Auditor for independent audit reports, high-risk reviews and qualifying state-government whistleblower matters. Use the Controller, county assessor, county auditor-controller, tax collector or original records agency when that office controls the transaction or record.

Quick answer: start with the report portal

Open the current Reports page for recent audits and recommendation pages. Use the separate archive for reports published from 1993 through 2023. Open Reports Coming Soon for active audit scopes and expected release information, and use the Public Records Act process only when the record is not already published.

1 Identify the subject Agency, programme, local entity, policy area or report number.
2 Choose recent or archive Current portal for newer work; archive for 1993–2023.
3 Open report and recommendation Read the findings, agency response and follow-up status.
4 Escalate correctly Whistleblower tip, records request or responsible agency.

Office facts

State Auditor Grant Parks
Main phone 916-445-0255
Current office 621 Capitol Mall, Sacramento
Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Report archive 1993–2023 database
Whistleblower hotline 800-952-5665
Hotline staffing Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
PRA determination Within 10 calendar days
Copy charge $0.10 per page
Small-cost waiver Charge waived below $5
Open current audit reports Search the 1993–2023 archive Open official contacts

Choose the exact task

Use the section that matches the information or action you need.

Mission and authority

What the California State Auditor does

The office describes its work as independent, nonpartisan and evidence-based. It evaluates government programmes, determines whether agencies are efficient and effective, examines compliance, investigates qualifying improper governmental activity and recommends corrective action.

Main California State Auditor responsibilities
Function
What the office examines
What the public receives
Performance and policy audits
Whether programmes and agencies comply with law, achieve their purpose and use public resources effectively.
Public findings, conclusions and practical recommendations.
Financial and compliance audits
State financial statements, internal controls, federal programmes and compliance requirements.
Financial reports, compliance findings and internal-control observations.
Whistleblower investigations
Qualifying allegations involving California state agencies and state employees.
Confidential investigation or a public report when improper activity is substantiated and publication is appropriate.
State High-Risk Program
State agencies and statewide issues presenting substantial risk of waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement or serious operational failure.
Risk designations, detailed assessments and follow-up audits.
Local High-Risk Program
Approved local entities facing serious financial, management, economy, efficiency or effectiveness risks.
High-risk audits, corrective-action expectations and follow-up status.
Recommendation monitoring
Whether audited entities have implemented corrective recommendations.
Recommendation pages and lists of recommendations not fully implemented.
Data analytics
Large government datasets, trends, transactions, outcomes and risk indicators.
Tables, visualisations and evidence supporting audit conclusions.
Unusually broad audit access: The office states that California law gives it access to records, accounts, correspondence, property and other files held by publicly created entities when needed to perform authorised work.

What the office does not do

It does not issue ordinary state payments State disbursement, payroll and statewide accounting questions generally belong to the State Controller.
It does not maintain unclaimed property Search and file those claims with the California State Controller.
It does not assess homes and land Property values and assessment appeals begin with the county assessor.
It does not calculate county tax bills County auditor-controller and tax collector functions vary by county.
It does not prosecute crimes The office may refer matters, but prosecutors and courts control criminal proceedings.
It does not hold every agency record Request records from the agency that created or maintains them unless the State Auditor possesses a responsive copy.
Audit initiation

How a California State Auditor review begins

JLAC-approved audit

A legislator presents an audit request to the bipartisan Joint Legislative Audit Committee. When JLAC approves it, the State Auditor develops and performs the audit.

Audit required by law

The Legislature may enact a statute requiring a one-time or recurring audit of a programme, agency, fund or government function.

High-risk or investigative work

The office may conduct statutory high-risk reviews or investigate qualifying state-government misconduct reported through the whistleblower process.

Can a resident request an audit?

A resident cannot directly command the office to audit an agency. A practical route for a broad policy or programme concern is to prepare evidence and ask a California legislator to consider submitting an audit request through JLAC.

Define the government programme or entity Name the agency, programme, contract, fund or service being questioned.
Describe the public consequence Explain the possible waste, service failure, legal noncompliance, unfairness or lack of accountability.
List the unanswered questions Frame questions an independent audit could realistically answer.
Attach verifiable evidence Use official reports, contracts, budgets, public data and documented examples rather than rumours.
Contact the appropriate legislator Ask the senator or assembly member representing the affected area or policy issue to review the concern.
Ask about the JLAC process The legislator decides whether to prepare and present a formal request.
Audit request versus whistleblower tip: Use an audit-request path for a broad programme, policy or performance question. Use the whistleblower system for specific qualifying improper activity by a California state agency or employee.
Read how State Auditor work begins
Report search workflow

Find a California State Auditor report

Use the current Reports page for newer publications

Open the official Reports page Begin with the current report portal rather than a general search engine result.
Search the report title or subject Enter an agency, programme, policy issue, report number or distinctive phrase.
Choose Report or Recommendation Select the full audit report for findings or the recommendation result for implementation status.
Filter by policy area Available topics include housing, technology, public health, higher education, law enforcement, infrastructure and government operations.
Select a report type Narrow results to performance, investigative, financial or federal-compliance work where supported.
Use the year and agency filters Add these only when the first search returns too many matches.
Open the report-number page Confirm the title, publication date, report number, audited entities and report type.
Save both report and recommendation links The recommendation page may be more useful when checking corrective action.

Use the archive for reports from 1993 through 2023

Archive search syntax
Search method
Example
What it returns
Single word
education
Reports containing that word.
Exact phrase
public policy
Reports containing the phrase.
AND
housing AND oversight
Reports containing both terms.
OR
college OR university
Reports containing either term.
ANDNOT
water ANDNOT drinking
Reports containing the first term but excluding the second.
Year range
2018-22
Reports from the selected years where supported.

No report found?

Search the report number without punctuation Try the core number and year separately.
Use the former agency name Departments and programmes may have been renamed or reorganised.
Clear the year filter The audit may have been published after the period being examined.
Search by policy topic The report title may not prominently name the agency.
Check Reports Coming Soon The audit may still be pending, in progress or on hold.
Check another oversight office The State Controller, Inspector General, Legislative Analyst, Attorney General or local auditor may hold the relevant report.
Search current reports Search archived reports
Audit-report decoder

Read the findings without losing the context

Important sections of a California State Auditor report
Report section
What it tells you
What to verify
Report number and publication date
The official identifier and release date.
Do not confuse the publication date with the fiscal year reviewed.
Audit scope and objectives
The exact questions the audit was designed to answer.
A matter outside the scope may not have been tested.
Results in brief
A concise summary of major findings and recommendations.
Read the full findings before repeating a headline.
Background
Programme duties, funding, law, organisation and historical context.
Note which agency was responsible during the audited period.
Findings
Evidence showing what happened and why it matters.
Identify the period, sample, amounts and criteria used.
Recommendations
Actions the Auditor believes would correct or reduce the problem.
Determine which entity and deadline apply.
Agency response
The audited entity’s agreement, disagreement, explanation or corrective plan.
A response is the agency’s position, not an independent finding.
Auditor comments
The Auditor’s reply to significant disagreements or factual claims.
Compare each numbered comment with the related response marker.
Appendices and methodology
Detailed data, calculations, sample selection and technical information.
Use these sections before reproducing a statistic.
Recommendation status
Later information about implementation or remaining work.
Check the date of the most recent status update.

Common audit terms

Finding: an evidence-supported problem or condition
Criteria: law, policy, standard or expected practice
Cause: why the problem occurred
Effect: financial, operational or public consequence
Recommendation: proposed corrective action
Material weakness: serious financial-control deficiency
Significant deficiency: important control problem
Questioned cost: spending requiring resolution or support
A finding is not automatically proof of a crime. Audit findings may involve weak oversight, missing documentation, inefficient processes, legal noncompliance, unreliable data, delayed action or inadequate internal controls.
Corrective-action tracking

Check whether the agency fixed the problem

The original report explains the condition at the time of the audit. The recommendation page and later follow-up information show whether the agency reported taking corrective action.

Open the original report Record each recommendation, responsible entity and expected action.
Open the matching recommendation result The current report portal may display separate Report and Recommendation entries.
Check the latest update date An old implementation statement may no longer reflect the current condition.
Compare promised action with completed action A plan, draft policy or future procurement is not the same as full implementation.
Review supporting evidence Look for adopted policies, system changes, contracts, training, staffing or performance data.
Check the one-year list The office publishes a separate report identifying recommendations not fully implemented after one year.

Implementation language explained

How to interpret recommendation status
Status wording
Likely meaning
Question to ask
Fully implemented
The entity completed action that substantially addresses the recommendation.
Was the change tested and sustained?
Partially implemented
Some action occurred, but important work remains.
Which requirement remains incomplete?
Pending
The entity intends to act but has not completed the change.
Is there a funded deadline and responsible owner?
Will not implement
The entity disagrees, lacks authority or has rejected the recommendation.
Did the Legislature or another oversight body respond?
No longer necessary
Conditions, law or programme structure may have changed.
Did the underlying risk actually disappear?
View recommendations not fully implemented Search recommendation pages
Active and pending audits

See which reports are still in progress

The Reports Coming Soon page separates statutory audits from JLAC-approved audits and shows active, pending or paused work. Many entries include a scope-and-objectives document.

How to interpret an audit-in-progress entry
Field
Meaning
Practical use
Audit number
The project identifier that will usually carry into the final report.
Save it for later report searches.
Status: in progress
Audit procedures are underway.
Read the scope, but do not assume conclusions.
Status: pending
The project is approved or planned but may not have entered full fieldwork.
Check periodically for scope and timing updates.
Status: on hold
External circumstances such as litigation may delay work.
Do not rely on a prior estimated release date.
Estimated release
A planning estimate rather than a guaranteed publication deadline.
Check the page again near the expected period.
Scope and objectives
The questions and entities included in the audit.
Determine whether your issue is actually within scope.
Date-specific release dates can change. The office explains that a precise release date is generally posted after the audited entity submits its formal response and the audit team has considered that response.
Open Reports Coming Soon Subscribe for updates
State and local high-risk oversight

Understand a high-risk designation

A high-risk designation identifies serious exposure to waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement or major economy, efficiency or effectiveness problems. It does not automatically mean that an agency is insolvent or that an individual committed a crime.

State High-Risk Program snapshot

The December 2025 statewide assessment added the California Department of Social Services because of CalFresh payment-accuracy risks and retained seven existing agencies or statewide issues.

High-risk agencies and issues identified in Report 2025-601
Risk area
Responsible agency or agencies
Why it matters
CalFresh benefit obligations
Department of Social Services
Payment errors may reduce effectiveness and increase state costs.
Unemployment insurance
Employment Development Department
Improper payments, claimant service and appeal challenges remain.
Federal COVID-19 funds
Department of Finance and multiple agencies
The State must manage and close out substantial federal awards properly.
Financial reporting and accountability
State Controller and multiple agencies
Late statewide financial reporting remains an accountability risk.
Medi-Cal eligibility
Department of Health Care Services
Eligibility discrepancies may cause improper or questionable payments.
Information security
California Department of Technology and multiple agencies
Weak cybersecurity controls may threaten state information and services.
Information-technology oversight
California Department of Technology
Major state technology projects require stronger oversight and delivery controls.
Water infrastructure and availability
Department of Water Resources and Office of Emergency Services
Aging infrastructure and climate conditions threaten safety and water reliability.

Local High-Risk Program snapshot

Calexico

The October 2025 follow-up removed the city’s high-risk designation after satisfactory corrective progress.

Richmond

The October 2025 follow-up also removed Richmond’s designation after key corrective action.

Compton

The State Auditor retained Compton’s high-risk designation and continued monitoring.

Local corrective-action cycle: A newly designated local high-risk entity generally must submit a corrective-action plan within 60 days and provide periodic updates every six months until sufficient corrective progress is made.
Open the 2025 State High-Risk report Open the 2025 Local High-Risk report
Confidential state-government reporting

File a useful whistleblower tip

State employees and members of the public may report qualifying improper governmental activity involving California state agencies and state employees.

What the State Auditor can investigate

Violation of state or federal law by a state agency or employee
Violation of an executive order or applicable state manual
Significant waste or misuse of state funds
Misuse of state property or employee time
Improper contracting
Conflict of interest
Improper overtime or expense reimbursement
Gross misconduct, incompetence or inefficiency
False time and attendance reporting
Other qualifying improper state activity

What the whistleblower process cannot investigate

California legislative branch State senators, assembly members and legislative staff are outside this whistleblower jurisdiction.
Local government City, county, school district and local special-district employees are not covered by this complaint process.
Federal agencies Federal officials and programmes must be reported to the appropriate federal oversight office.
Private organizations Private businesses, nonprofit organizations and their employees generally fall outside the jurisdiction.

Prepare the tip before submitting

Name the state agency Identify the department, board, commission, court office or other covered state entity.
Identify the person and position Include enough detail to distinguish the subject from employees with similar names.
Describe what happened State the conduct, dates, location, transactions and why it appears improper.
Explain the public impact Identify the funds, property, employee time, programme or service affected.
List witnesses Include contact information where available.
Attach copies, not originals The office states that original supporting documents cannot be returned.
Separate fact from assumption State what the records show and what still requires investigation.
Keep your own submission copy Save the narrative and attached-document list.
Anonymous reports are accepted. Providing contact information can make the tip easier to investigate because staff may need clarification or additional evidence.
Do not expect investigation-status updates. Whistleblower investigations are confidential. The office states that it cannot report progress or findings unless it issues a public report.

Submission methods

California State Auditor whistleblower contacts
Method
Contact
Important detail
Secure online form
Available from the official Whistleblower page.
Prepare the narrative and document copies before opening the form.
Telephone
800-952-5665
Staffed Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; voicemail may be available at other times.
Fax
916-322-2603
Do not fax original records.
Mail through December 31, 2026
Investigations, California State Auditor, 621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814
Use trackable delivery when sending important copies.
Mail beginning January 1, 2027
Investigations, California State Auditor, 100 Waterfront Place, Suite 900, West Sacramento, CA 95605
This future address is specifically published for Investigations mail.
Whistleblower narrative outline “The alleged activity involves [state agency] and [person or position]. Between [dates], the individual or agency [specific conduct]. I believe it is improper because [law, policy, waste or misuse]. The affected funds or resources are approximately [amount or description]. Supporting evidence includes [records], and witnesses include [names].”
Open whistleblower instructions Call 800-952-5665
California Public Records Act

Request records that are not already published

The State Auditor provides access to records in its possession that are not exempt from disclosure. Search the report portal first because a focused request for a specific missing record is easier to process.

Build a focused request

Name the record type Identify correspondence, contract, invoice, audit work product, policy, calendar, dataset or another specific record.
Identify the audit or subject Include the report number, title, agency, programme or investigation category when known.
Provide a date range Use the shortest period that captures the records.
Add searchable names and numbers Include people, agencies, contracts, report numbers or document titles.
Choose inspection or copies State whether you prefer electronic records, paper copies or an in-person inspection.
Send the request in writing Written requests are encouraged for accuracy, although oral requests may also be accepted.
Save the exact wording Keep the request, delivery confirmation and later correspondence.
Submit a new request for later-created records The office does not automatically supplement an old response when new records are created.

Response timing, fees and inspection

Published State Auditor public-record rules
Item
Published rule
What it means for the requester
Initial determination
Within 10 calendar days of receiving the request.
This is not necessarily the final production date.
Paper-copy charge
$0.10 per page.
The office may require payment before making copies.
Low-cost waiver
Charges are waived when the total is below $5.
Ask for an electronic copy when practical.
Inspection hours
Normal business hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday.
Arrange a mutually agreeable inspection time.
Electronic copies
May be supplied by email or electronic media when available and manageable.
State the preferred format in the request.
Rolling requests
Responses are not automatically supplemented with future records.
File a new request for later-created material.

Records that may not be released

Whistleblower investigation records have strict confidentiality protection. The office states that records generated or collected in connection with its whistleblower investigations cannot be released through an ordinary Public Records Act request.
Potentially releasable
  • Published reports and public supporting materials
  • Nonexempt administrative records
  • Contracts and policies held by the office
  • Records available after required redaction
Potentially withheld or redacted
  • Confidential whistleblower investigation material
  • Legally privileged information
  • Protected personal information
  • Records restricted by audit-confidentiality laws
Public-record request template “Please provide an electronic copy of [specific record type] maintained by the California State Auditor concerning [audit number, agency or subject] from [start date] through [end date]. Search identifiers include [names, report number, contract or document title].”
Email

PRAcoordinator@auditor.ca.gov

Phone and fax

916-445-0255

Fax: 916-323-0913

Mail
Public Records Act Coordinator
California State Auditor
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Read official public-record guidelines Email the PRA Coordinator
Office-routing guide

Use the correct California office

Where to route common California questions
Your question
Correct office
Why
Find an independent performance audit
California State Auditor
Publishes performance, policy, financial, investigative and high-risk reports.
Search unclaimed money or property
State Controller
The Controller safeguards and processes unclaimed-property claims.
State payroll, warrant or vendor-payment issue
State Controller or paying agency
The Controller performs statewide disbursement and payroll functions.
State Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
State Controller
The Controller prepares statewide accounting and financial reports; the State Auditor audits related financial information.
Home or land assessed value
County assessor
County assessors establish values for locally assessed property.
Tax-rate extension or supplemental calculation
County auditor-controller
The county auditor-controller calculates and allocates property-tax amounts.
Pay a property-tax bill
County tax collector
The tax collector receives payments and handles delinquency.
State property-tax oversight
Board of Equalization
BOE oversees county assessment practices and designated property-tax functions.
Crime, threat or emergency
Law enforcement or 911
The State Auditor is not an emergency-response or prosecution office.
Records held only by another state agency
That agency’s PRA coordinator
The agency maintaining the original record is usually the correct request recipient.
County “auditor” warning: In California, a county auditor-controller performs county accounting, tax-rate and financial duties. That local office is not the California State Auditor.
Open the State Controller Search unclaimed property Open property-tax oversight
Current report examples

Recent reports available in 2026

These examples show the range of issues covered by the office. Search the live portal for the newest publication because the list changes throughout the year.

Selected reports available as of August 5, 2026
Report
Published
Main subject
2025-051 — The February 2025 Bar Exam
July 9, 2026
Implementation of changes to the California bar examination.
2025-050 — Campus Sexual Harassment
June 30, 2026
UC and CSU practices and remaining improvement needs.
2025-122 — Riverside STEM Education Center Project
June 9, 2026
Project delays, costs, decision-making and transparency.
2025-120 — East Bay Transit Agencies
May 28, 2026
Financial condition, ridership, coordination and consolidation barriers.
2025-001.1 — State of California
May 15, 2026
Internal control and compliance for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
2025-117 — Victim Restitution
April 16, 2026
Collection, coordination and disbursement of restitution.
Freshness check: Search the live Reports page by year before publishing or citing a “latest report.” A report scheduled for release may move, and a newer publication may already be available.
Check the latest reports
Contact and visit information

Contact the California State Auditor

Main office
California State Auditor
621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Main contact

916-445-0255

Monday–Friday

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Specialised contacts

Whistleblower: 800-952-5665

PRA: PRAcoordinator@auditor.ca.gov

2027 address notice: The official whistleblower instructions list 100 Waterfront Place, Suite 900, West Sacramento, CA 95605 for Investigations mail beginning January 1, 2027. Verify the main office address before visiting or mailing a different type of request after that date.

Prepare before calling

Agency or local entity name
Report or audit number
Publication or fiscal year
Programme or policy area
Specific record requested
Whistleblower, PRA or report question
Names and relevant dates
Official pages already searched
General routing script “I need help with [audit report, recommendation status, report in progress, whistleblower tip, accessible report or public-record request]. The agency or subject is [name], and the report or year is [number or year]. Which page, division or contact should I use?”
Accuracy and fair use

What an audit report cannot prove by itself

Audit reports can establish
  • The scope and period examined
  • The evidence and criteria used
  • Identified findings and risks
  • Recommendations made by the Auditor
  • The audited entity’s formal response
Additional verification may be needed for
  • Current conditions after the audit period
  • Whether every recommendation was sustained
  • Individual criminal or civil liability
  • Records outside the audit scope
  • Legal interpretation of a statute or contract
Context warning: Do not quote a finding without the audit period, scope, relevant amount, agency response and later corrective-action status.
Ten practical answers

California State Auditor FAQs

Who is the current California State Auditor?

Grant Parks is the current California State Auditor. The office is independent and nonpartisan and conducts performance audits, financial and compliance audits, investigations and high-risk reviews.

What does the California State Auditor’s Office do?

The office evaluates state and local government programs, performs financial and compliance audits, investigates qualifying improper state-government activity, monitors high-risk agencies and issues, and publishes findings and recommendations.

How do I find a California State Auditor report?

Use the current Reports page for recent reports and recommendations. Use the separate archive database for reports published from 1993 through 2023. Search by report number, agency, year, policy area, report type or distinctive keywords.

Can a member of the public directly order the State Auditor to conduct an audit?

No. Many performance audits begin after the bipartisan Joint Legislative Audit Committee approves a legislator’s request. Other audits are required by statute, initiated through a high-risk program or developed from qualifying whistleblower allegations.

How do I file a California State Auditor whistleblower tip?

Submit the secure online form, call the Whistleblower Hotline at 800-952-5665, fax 916-322-2603 or mail the Investigations Division. Include the state agency, people involved, dates, conduct, witnesses and copies of supporting documents.

Can the California State Auditor investigate a city, county or school district employee through the whistleblower hotline?

No. The whistleblower process does not investigate local government agencies or employees. Local financial risk may be reviewed through the separate Local High-Risk Program, but ordinary local complaints must be directed to the appropriate local oversight, law-enforcement or records office.

Can I file a whistleblower tip anonymously?

Yes. Anonymous tips are accepted, but the office warns that an investigation may be difficult when investigators cannot contact the reporter for clarification or additional evidence.

How long does a California State Auditor public-record request take?

The office states that it will determine within 10 calendar days whether responsive records will be disclosed. This is the determination period, not a guarantee that all records will be produced within 10 days.

What is the difference between the California State Auditor and State Controller?

The State Auditor independently evaluates programs, investigates qualifying misconduct and publishes audit findings. The State Controller performs statewide accounting, disbursement, payroll, financial reporting, unclaimed-property and related operational duties.

How do I contact the California State Auditor?

The main office is at 621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200, Sacramento, California 95814. The main telephone number is 916-445-0255. Public Records Act requests may be emailed to PRAcoordinator@auditor.ca.gov.

Information checked August 5, 2026: Current officeholder, contacts, report portals, audit initiation, office authority, current reports, high-risk programmes, whistleblower jurisdiction, hotline schedule, Public Records Act procedures, inspection hours and copying fees were checked against official California State Auditor and California government sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the California State Auditor, State Controller, Board of Equalization, county assessor, county auditor-controller, tax collector or another California agency. Confirm current reports, release dates, addresses, complaint jurisdiction, public-record availability and filing requirements with the government office responsible for the matter.
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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