Chatham County Tax Assessment Search & Records

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Search Chatham County Property Values, Tax Records & GIS

Find a Chatham County, North Carolina property by owner name, street address or parcel number, then use the same record to check appraised value, taxable value, acreage, sales, tax history, municipal or fire district, GIS location and payment information.

This guide also explains the parts most search pages leave out: how DEVNET/wEdge search fields behave, why a January 1 owner may still appear after a sale, how the 2025 reappraisal affects current values, when 2026 taxes are due, how to find comparable sales, which tax-relief deadlines have passed, and when you need Land Records or the Register of Deeds instead of the Tax Assessor.

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Important county check: this guide covers Chatham County, North Carolina, with county offices in Pittsboro. Chatham County, Georgia uses a different Board of Assessors, different search portals, different assessment rules and different tax deadlines.

Quick answer: use the county tax-record search first

Chatham County’s current tax-record system is powered by DEVNET/wEdge. Its main search accepts a property number, owner name or address. If that does not identify the parcel, switch to Advanced Search for separate parcel, owner, address, tax year, acreage, value, sale-date, municipality, neighborhood and township filters.

1 Search one field Start with owner, address or parcel number.
2 Verify the parcel Match physical address plus parcel number.
3 Read the right value Separate appraised value from tax amount due.
4 Route the next task Assessor, Collector, GIS, Land Records or Deeds.

Current Chatham County assessment facts

Jurisdiction Chatham County, NC
Search platform DEVNET/wEdge
Assessment standard 100% of true/market value
Current reappraisal January 1, 2025
Next reappraisal 2029
2026 county rate $0.60 per $100 valuation
2026 tax due September 1, 2026
Delinquent after January 5, 2027
Appraisal phone 919-542-8211
Collections phone 919-542-8260
Freshness check: the live DEVNET/wEdge tax inquiry showed an August 17, 2026 data update when this guide was reviewed. Portal update dates can change daily, so check the timestamp shown on the search page when a very recent deed, payment or parcel change matters.

Use the direct search only after understanding the steps above. If a recent transaction or parcel change is missing, do not assume the property does not exist—Land Records and GIS updates may follow the recorded deed or survey in sequence.

Open Chatham County tax-record search Open county search hub

Choose the property task you need to finish

A tax-record lookup, payment, deed search, GIS boundary question and assessment appeal are not the same task.

Office routing

North Carolina does not use one “county auditor” for every property task

A
APPRAISAL Value
Characteristics
Appeals
Reappraisal
$
COLLECTIONS Tax due
Payments
Receipts
Delinquency
L
LAND RECORDS Ownership index
Acreage
Parcel changes
Mailing data
G
GIS Map
Aerial
Location
Parcel context
D
DEEDS Deed
Plat
Trust deed
Recorded document
Which Chatham County office controls the answer?
Your question
Correct office
What it provides
What not to assume
What is my property worth for tax purposes?
Appraisal Division
Appraised value, property characteristics and valuation review.
Appraisal does not post your payment.
How much tax do I owe right now?
Collections Division
Balance, payments, receipts and delinquency information.
Do not calculate a payoff from value alone.
Why does the ownership or acreage look outdated?
Land Records
Ownership index and tax-record parcel updates based on recorded documents.
A survey must be recorded before certain acreage changes flow through the system.
Where is the parcel?
GIS/Mapping
Parcel location, aerial imagery and surrounding geographic context.
GIS is not a boundary survey.
Where is the legal deed or plat?
Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds, deeds of trust, easements, plats and related instruments.
The tax owner display is not a title opinion.
Do I qualify for elderly, disability or veteran relief?
Listing Division
AV-9 relief application help and eligibility processing.
2026 timely filing deadline has passed.
Best shortcut: copy the parcel number from DEVNET/wEdge before calling another office. It is the strongest identifier for value, GIS, tax and parcel-change questions.
Portal software quirks

Use Advanced Search when the one-box search is too broad

The current DEVNET/wEdge interface offers Parcel Search, Personal Property Search and Advanced Parcel Search. Advanced Search is especially useful for investors, buyers, appraisers and owners trying to locate a parcel without a clean owner or address match.

DEVNET/wEdge fields that solve common search problems
Search field
Use it when
Micro-tip
Parcel Number
You have an old tax bill or parcel identifier.
The portal specifically notes leading zeros; preserve them first.
Owner Name
You know the current or former taxpayer.
Start with surname or the distinctive business/trust name.
House Number + Street Name
The full address search fails.
Separate the number and road name instead of pasting the entire mailing address.
Search All Tax Years
You need prior-year billing or payment history.
Turn this off when you need one specific year and the result set becomes noisy.
Land / Improvement Value
You are narrowing similar parcels or researching appraisal ranges.
Treat value filters as research filters, not ownership proof.
Acreage
A rural tract has no useful address.
Use a range rather than an exact number if a survey or split is recent.
Sale Price / Sale Date
You are researching recent transfers or comparable properties.
Verify the recorded deed before treating a sale row as legal ownership evidence.
Municipality
You need Pittsboro, Siler City, Goldston, Cary, Apex or another jurisdiction filter.
Municipality affects combined taxation; county rate alone may not equal the total rate.
Neighborhood / Township
You are comparing similar local properties.
Use this after identifying the subject parcel, not as your first owner search.
Portal trick for recent buyers: if your name does not appear, search by property address and then by the seller’s name. Chatham County sends the tax bill based on the January 1 ownership record, and a recently recorded deed may move through Register of Deeds, Mapping and Land Records before every public display is updated.
Assessment decoder

North Carolina assessment is not the Ohio-style 35% system

Chatham County uses a 100% assessment standard

North Carolina law generally assesses taxable real and personal property at its true value, meaning market value, unless a specific use-value classification, exemption, exclusion or deferment applies.

In ordinary cases, a $500,000 county appraised value therefore starts with a $500,000 assessed value—not 35% of that amount. Present Use Value, exemptions and other lawful adjustments can change the taxable base.

MARKET VALUE Appraisal 100% STANDARD Assessment RELIEF / PUV If applicable TAX DISTRICT Rates + fees TAX BILL Collector

Read these property-record fields differently

Chatham County property-record field decoder
Field
What it means
What to verify
Parcel Number
County identifier for the taxable parcel.
Use it across tax, GIS, appraisal and Land Records questions.
Owner
Ownership name used in the tax record.
Use the recorded deed for legal title evidence.
Appraised Value
County estimate of true/market value.
Check valuation date, land and building facts.
Assessed Value
Value used for taxation under North Carolina assessment rules.
Review exclusions, deferments or Present Use status.
Land Value
Value assigned to land.
Acreage, location, access and use classification.
Improvement Value
Value assigned to homes, buildings and permanent improvements.
Square footage, year, condition and permit-driven changes.
Taxable Value
Value remaining after applicable lawful adjustments.
Relief or Present Use may affect it.
Tax District
County plus applicable municipal, fire or special-district taxation.
Do not use the county rate alone for every parcel.
Deed Book / Page
Recorded-document clue tied to ownership.
Open the Register of Deeds record for the instrument itself.
2025 reappraisal: Chatham County’s current real-property values became effective January 1, 2025. The county uses a four-year reappraisal cycle, with the next reappraisal scheduled for 2029.
New-construction rule: Chatham County reviews building permits and can value a structure based on its percentage of completion as of January 1. If a project was unfinished on January 1, the tax record may intentionally show only the completion percentage recognized on that date.
Open Appraisal Division
Current 2026 tax action

2026 property taxes are due September 1, 2026

2026 bill cycle August 2026

Chatham County says tax bills are typically mailed in August.

Due date September 1, 2026

2026 property taxes become due.

Delinquency threshold After January 5, 2027

Unpaid taxes become delinquent after the face-value payment period.

Current county tax rate: Chatham County adopted a fiscal-year 2026–27 county property-tax rate of $0.60 per $100 of valuation. That is the county component only. Municipality, fire district, sanitary district, solid-waste or other applicable charges can change the final bill.

Why multiplying value by $0.60 may give the wrong total

County

$0.60 per $100 of valuation for FY2026–27.

Municipality

Pittsboro, Siler City, Goldston, Cary or Apex taxes may apply depending on location.

Fire / special district

District rates vary by parcel.

Fees

Solid-waste or other parcel-specific charges may appear separately.

Use this payment workflow

Open the tax record Search by parcel number, owner or address.
Verify the 2026 tax year Do not accidentally pay an older or different parcel.
Review current balance and payment history Check whether a mortgage company or another payer already submitted payment.
Confirm municipality and district These affect the full tax amount.
Review payment method and processing fee Card, online and phone payment terms can differ.
Save the receipt Keep parcel number, date, amount and confirmation.
Missing bill? Chatham County says to contact Collections if a bill has not arrived by October 1. A missing mailed bill does not remove the tax obligation.
Collections call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. Can you confirm the 2026 balance, municipality or fire-district taxes, any fees, whether a payment has posted and the current payment options?”
Open Collections Division Call Collections: 919-542-8260 Pay-by-phone line: 833-969-2700
Search troubleshooting

Why a parcel, new owner or acreage may not appear yet

Owner name returns nothing Search surname only, then the prior owner, trust, estate or company.
Address returns nothing Use house number + main street word and remove road suffixes.
Recent purchase Search the January 1 owner and verify the deed with the Register of Deeds.
New subdivision parcel Search the parent parcel, former owner or developer and use GIS.
Recent survey changed acreage Confirm the survey was recorded; Mapping must process it before Land Records updates the tax system.
Parcel split or combination Search old parcel numbers and ask Land Records whether the new parcel structure has posted.
Vacant land has no address Search owner, parcel/PIN, deed clue or GIS location instead.
Mailing city creates confusion Use GIS to confirm the physical county and municipality rather than relying on postal city alone.
Land Records call script “I am researching parcel [number] at [location]. The tax record currently shows [owner/acreage], but the recorded deed or survey dated [date] shows [change]. Has Mapping processed the document, and is a Land Records update still pending?”
Land Records: 919-545-8307 Email Land Records
GIS & land-record research

Use GIS to locate the parcel—not to establish a legal boundary

County GIS search sequence

Open Tax & Land Information Chatham County’s GIS materials direct users to the Tax & Land viewer.
Search the address or owner County instructions recommend using the address or owner last name/first name.
Try the parcel number This is often the strongest search for vacant or rural land.
Click the parcel polygon Compare owner, acreage, deed references and tax information.
Use GIS as orientation Review adjacent parcels, aerial context and location.
Move to recorded documents when precision matters Use the deed, plat and professional survey for exact legal-boundary decisions.
County GIS disclaimer: Chatham County states that its map data is informational and should not substitute for a true title search, property appraisal, survey or zoning verification.
Acreage-change sequence: when a survey changes acreage, Chatham County explains that the survey must first be recorded with the Register of Deeds. Mapping then creates the GIS change and sends the information to Land Records for the tax-system update.
Open Chatham County GIS Open Land Records Division
Assessment appeal

The 2026 real-property appeal deadline has passed

2026 deadline: Chatham County’s Board of Equalization and Review convened April 6, 2026 and adjourned April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The county states that no additional tax-year 2026 appeals can be accepted by the Board after adjournment.
CHECK RECORD Facts + characteristics FIND COMPS Comparable sales BUILD EVIDENCE Photos + appraisal FILE ON TIME Future tax year

Evidence that addresses value—not just the tax bill

Incorrect property facts Square footage, construction type, outbuildings, condition or land data.
Comparable sales Similar arm’s-length sales near the applicable valuation date.
Recent appraisal A qualified fee appraisal can provide additional market evidence.
Condition evidence Dated photographs, inspection reports or repair documentation.
Physical land issue Access, topography, easement or other characteristics affecting market value.
Recent construction Verify January 1 completion status and county building characteristics.
Use Chatham’s Comper tool before a future appeal. The county’s Appraisal Division provides a comparable-sales application to help owners identify potentially similar transactions.
Missed 2026 appeal? Do not submit an outdated appeal form and assume it will preserve rights. Contact Appraisal at 919-542-8211 and explain whether the issue is a factual record error, a deed/parcel update problem or disagreement with market value. Staff can tell you which current statutory route applies.
Appraisal call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number]. The record shows [fact/value], but my evidence shows [specific issue]. I know the April 20, 2026 Board deadline has passed. Is this something that can be corrected as a record issue, or must I use the next available valuation-appeal process?”
Open Appraisal & Comper links Read Board of Equalization rules Email revaluation staff
2026 property-tax relief

Three North Carolina homeowner programs use the AV-9 application

Timely 2026 filing deadline was June 1. The regular deadline for the Elderly or Disabled Exclusion, Disabled Veteran Exclusion and Circuit Breaker program has passed for 2026. Contact the Listing Division before assuming a late filing can be accepted.
Chatham County 2026 homeowner property-tax relief
Program
2026 qualification snapshot
Benefit
Important rule
Elderly or Disabled Exclusion
Age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled; income no more than $38,800.
Excludes the greater of $25,000 or 50% of appraised value of the permanent residence.
Timely application deadline: June 1.
Disabled Veteran Exclusion
Qualifying totally and permanently disabled honorably discharged veteran or qualifying surviving spouse who has not remarried.
Excludes the first $45,000 of appraised value of the permanent residence.
NCDVA-9 certification is part of the process.
Circuit Breaker Deferment
Age 65+ or qualifying disability, income up to $58,200, and five-year ownership/occupancy requirement.
Qualifying taxes above an income-based percentage can be deferred.
Must reapply every year; deferred taxes remain a lien.

How the 2026 Circuit Breaker thresholds work

Income $38,800 or less

Qualifying property taxes above 4% of owner income may be deferred under the program rules.

OR
Income above $38,800 up to $58,200

Qualifying property taxes above 5% of owner income may be deferred.

Circuit Breaker is a deferment—not a permanent cancellation. Chatham County explains that the most recent three years of deferred taxes can become due with interest after a disqualifying event such as transfer, death or no longer using the property as the permanent residence.

Local low-income property-tax assistance

Chatham County also operates a local Low Income Tax Relief Program that can provide up to $500, limited to no more than 50% of the current year’s tax bill, for qualifying long-term owner-occupants. This is separate from the statutory exclusions and deferments. Review the county’s current application and household-income table before relying on a prior-year threshold.
Open property-tax relief Listing Division: 919-542-8250
Farm, horticulture & forest land

Present Use Value can reduce current taxation—but creates deferred-tax exposure

Chatham County’s Present Use Value program can value qualifying agricultural, horticultural or forest land according to qualifying current use rather than ordinary market value. Eligibility depends on North Carolina rules covering ownership, acreage, income and sound management.

01
CHECK USE Agriculture, horticulture or forestland.
02
CHECK ELIGIBILITY Ownership, acreage, income and management rules.
03
FILE TIMELY Initial application during January listing period or another qualifying window.
04
MAINTAIN RECORDS County may review continued eligibility.
05
REPORT CHANGES Transfer, acreage or use changes can affect deferment.
New application

January 1–31 or within 30 days of a Notice of Change in Value when applicable.

Continued-use filing

Within 60 days of ownership transfer or changes affecting acreage/use.

Disqualification

Deferred taxes for the current plus three prior years can become due, plus interest.

Specialist

Windy Hussey · 919-545-8476

Do not wait for the tax record to update after a transfer before thinking about Present Use. Chatham County notes that PUV processing follows Land Records updates, but continued-use applications have their own 60-day timing after transfer or acreage/use changes.
Open Present Use Value guidance Email Present Use specialist
2026 listing rules

Some property must be listed even when real estate itself is already on the tax roll

2026 listing period: January 1 through January 31, 2026. Chatham County states that late business personal-property listings are subject to penalties. Written business-extension requests had to be received by January 31, with approved extensions only through April 15, 2026.
Examples that generally require annual listing
  • Business machinery and equipment
  • Furniture and fixtures used to produce income
  • Farm equipment used for business
  • Aircraft and watercraft
  • Unlicensed vehicles
  • Some trailers and mobile homes not classified as real property
Real-property change owners must report

Chatham County says owners should notify the Tax Office when buildings or other improvements have been acquired, started, erected, damaged, destroyed or changed. Failure to report taxable changes can result in additional taxes and penalties.

Open Listing Division
Recorded deeds & plats

Use the Register of Deeds when the tax record is not enough

Chatham County’s Register of Deeds is the legal custodian for recorded real-estate documents. Use its remote-access site for deeds, deeds of trust, easements, plats and other recorded instruments rather than treating the tax-owner display as legal title proof.

Copy clues from the tax record Save current owner, previous owner, parcel number, sale date and deed book/page.
Open the Register of Deeds remote search Use the county-linked land-record system.
Search current and prior names Try grantor and grantee names around the transfer date.
Match book/page or property clues Do not rely on a same-name document alone.
Open the recorded instrument Review the full deed, plat, deed of trust or release when the legal document matters.
Request certification only when needed Certified-copy fees differ from ordinary online viewing or uncertified copies.

Current Register of Deeds fee snapshot

$26 Recording a deed up to 15 pages, including verification fee.
$64 Deed of trust up to 35 pages.
$21 Recording a plat.
$5 + $2 Certified land record: first page + each additional page.
$0.25 Uncertified copy per page.
Document-fraud alert: the Register of Deeds offers a notification service that can email users when a document containing a requested name is recorded. Treat an alert as a reason to inspect the document—not automatic proof of fraud.
Office timing: Register of Deeds public hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Recording hours end at 4:30 p.m., and eRecording hours end at 4:00 p.m.
Search Chatham County deeds Open Register of Deeds Call: 919-542-8235
Contact & visit guide

Call the correct Pittsboro office before making the trip

Chatham County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Phone / email
Location / hours
Appraisal Division
Real-property value, characteristics, reappraisal, comparables and assessment questions.
919-542-8211
tax.revaluation@chathamcountync.gov
12 East Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Listing Division
Personal/business property listing and property-tax relief.
919-542-8250
12 East Street, Pittsboro
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Collections Division
Tax balance, payment, receipt and delinquency.
919-542-8260
chatham.tax@chathamcountync.gov
192 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Land Records
Ownership index, acreage, parcel splits/combinations and tax-record updates.
919-545-8307
amy.gilbert@chathamcountync.gov
12 East Street, Pittsboro
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Present Use Value
Agricultural, horticultural and forestland deferment.
919-545-8476
presentuse@chathamcountync.gov
12 East Street, Pittsboro
Appointment recommended because staff may be on field visits.
Register of Deeds
Deeds, plats, deeds of trust, easements and recorded land records.
919-542-8235
12 East Street, Pittsboro
Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; recording to 4:30 p.m.
Universal property call script “I am researching Chatham County parcel [parcel number] at [physical address]. I need help with [value, payment, ownership update, GIS, deed, relief or Present Use]. The online record currently shows [fact]. Which record, form or division should I use next?”
Parking tip: the Register of Deeds describes public parking behind the Courthouse Annex, accessible from Chatham Street/US 15-501 South after exiting the Pittsboro traffic circle.
Relevant CountyAuditors.org guides

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County Auditor Directory
Property-record glossary

Decode Chatham County tax and land-record terminology

Terms you may see during a Chatham County property search
Term
Meaning
Why it matters
Parcel Number
County identifier for a taxable parcel.
Best cross-office search key.
PIN
Alternate parcel-identification reference used in land/GIS data.
Can help identify rural or map-based property.
Appraised Value
County estimate of true/market value.
Foundation of ordinary tax assessment.
Assessed Value
Value used for taxation under state assessment rules.
North Carolina generally uses a 100% standard.
Taxable Value
Tax base after qualifying exclusions, classifications or adjustments.
Can differ from appraised value.
Tax District
Combination of county, municipal and special-district taxation.
Determines which rates apply to the parcel.
Present Use Value
Deferred-tax valuation for qualifying agricultural, horticultural or forestland.
Can substantially change current taxable land value but create deferred liability.
January 1 Owner
Owner of record used for annual tax-listing purposes as of January 1.
Explains why a seller may still receive that year’s tax bill.
Deed Book / Page
Recorded-document reference maintained through the Register of Deeds.
Helps move from a tax record to the legal land instrument.
10 practical answers

Chatham County tax assessment FAQs

How do I search Chatham County, NC property tax records?

Use Chatham County’s DEVNET/wEdge Property Tax Inquiry. Search by property number, owner name or address. For difficult searches, use Advanced Parcel Search for separate parcel, owner, address, tax-year, value, acreage, sale and jurisdiction filters.

What software does Chatham County use for property-tax searches?

The current online Property Tax Inquiry identifies itself as DEVNET/wEdge. The county also uses separate GIS/Tax & Land Information tools for map-based property research.

What percentage of market value is assessed in Chatham County, North Carolina?

North Carolina generally assesses taxable property at 100% of its appraised true or market value, unless a lawful use-value classification, exemption, exclusion or deferment applies.

When are 2026 Chatham County property taxes due?

2026 property taxes are due September 1, 2026. Chatham County states that taxes become delinquent after January 5 of the following year, so unpaid 2026 taxes become delinquent after January 5, 2027.

What is the 2026 Chatham County property-tax rate?

The county component for fiscal year 2026–27 is $0.60 per $100 of valuation. A parcel may also be subject to a municipality, fire district, sanitary district, solid-waste fee or other applicable charge, so the county rate alone may not equal the complete bill.

When was Chatham County’s last property reappraisal?

The current reappraisal became effective January 1, 2025. Chatham County uses a four-year cycle and currently schedules the next countywide reappraisal for 2029.

Can I still appeal my 2026 Chatham County real-property value?

The county’s Board of Equalization and Review adjourned April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and the county states that no additional tax-year 2026 Board appeals can be accepted after adjournment. Contact the Appraisal Division if you believe the record contains a factual error or need guidance about the next available process.

Why does my tax record still show the previous owner?

North Carolina determines real-property ownership for annual tax purposes as of January 1. Recent deeds also move through recording, Mapping and Land Records processing before all public systems reflect the change. Search the seller, property address and recorded deed when a recent buyer name is missing.

Are Chatham County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. Chatham County states that GIS data is informational and should not replace a true title search, property appraisal, survey or zoning verification. Use recorded deeds and plats plus a licensed surveyor when exact ground boundaries matter.

Where can I find a Chatham County deed or plat?

Use the Chatham County Register of Deeds Remote Access Site. The Register of Deeds maintains recorded deeds, deeds of trust, easements, plats and other real-estate instruments. The main office phone is 919-542-8235.

Information reviewed August 22, 2026: current DEVNET/wEdge property search, portal search fields and data timestamp, 2025 reappraisal cycle, 2026 Board of Equalization deadline, FY2026–27 county tax rate, tax-bill timing, Tax Administration contacts, property-tax relief thresholds, Present Use Value rules, Land Records workflow, GIS limitations, Register of Deeds fees and current office hours were checked against Chatham County, North Carolina and North Carolina state sources.
Independent Guide — Legal & Accuracy Disclaimer: CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory. It is not Chatham County Tax Administration, the Appraisal Division, Collections Division, Listing Division, Land Records Division, GIS Department, Register of Deeds, Board of Equalization and Review, North Carolina Department of Revenue or any other government office. Online tax and GIS data can change and should not be used as a substitute for a professional survey, legal title examination, legal advice, official payoff, zoning determination or current government decision. Confirm live balances, filing rights, eligibility, recorded documents and property-specific requirements with the responsible 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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