Clark County Auditor Property Search: Records & GIS

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Clark County, Ohio · Parcel, tax, map, deed and value help

Search Parcels, Taxes, Deeds & Maps

Use the Clark County Auditor property search to find a parcel by owner name, street address or parcel number, then review appraised value, assessed value, acreage, buildings, permits, sales, taxes, credits and payment history.

This guide explains exactly what to enter, how to fix a failed search, what every important record field means, and when to move from the Auditor to the Treasurer, Recorder, GIS, Tax Map or Board of Revision.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Fix a missing record
Verify the parcel before relying on the information. Match the property address and parcel number—not only a similar owner name. The Auditor’s abbreviated legal description and GIS boundary are research tools, not replacements for a recorded deed or professional boundary survey.

Quick answer: how do you find a Clark County property?

Open the official Auditor search, use one search method first, select the matching parcel, verify its address and parcel number, and then review the valuation, sales, land, building and tax sections. Use Advanced Search only for multi-property research or comparable sales.

1 Choose one identifier Owner, simple address or parcel number.
2 Open the parcel Match the address and taxing district.
3 Read the full record Values, sales, permits, tax and credits.
4 Use the correct office Treasurer, Recorder, Tax Map or BOR.
Clark County Auditor

937-521-1860

Property-search, valuation and Auditor-office help.

Office address
A.B. Graham Building
31 N. Limestone Street
Springfield, OH 45502
Office hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

After using the four-step method above, open the Auditor’s live tool. The official search supports owner, parcel and address searches plus advanced filters for sales, tax districts, municipalities, school districts, neighborhoods, subdivisions, acreage, legal descriptions and residential characteristics.

Open official Clark County property search Open official Auditor map
Clark County Ohio Auditor property search with owner, address and parcel lookup options
Use the official Clark County Auditor search to find property records by owner name, street address or parcel number. Start with Basic Search for one property; use Advanced Search for sales, district, acreage or building filters.

Choose the property task you need to complete

This article is arranged around user actions rather than a directory of links.

Start with the correct department

Which Clark County property office do you need?

Several county systems can show information about the same property, but they do not perform the same job. Identify the parcel through the Auditor first, then move to the office that controls your next action.

Correct office or tool for common property questions
What you need
Correct office or tool
What it provides
Important limitation
Owner, address, parcel or property value
Auditor Search
Owner display, values, land, buildings, sales, permits and tax information.
The owner display is not a legal title opinion.
Parcel-map and aerial context
Auditor Map / GIS
Parcel location and available geographic layers.
GIS boundaries are not legal survey lines.
Tax bill, payment or delinquency
Treasurer
Bills, due dates, payments, escrow and delinquent-payment plans.
The Auditor does not collect the payment.
Deed, mortgage, lien or easement
Recorder Search
Recorded documents, document indexes and images.
A public search does not replace a professional title search.
Survey, plat or legal-description review
Tax Map Department
Deed review, survey review, legal descriptions, plats and historical tax maps.
It does not resolve a private boundary dispute for you.
Challenge appraised value
Board of Revision
Formal DTE 1 valuation-complaint process.
The Board cannot change voter-approved tax rates.
Homestead, Owner Occupancy or CAUV
Auditor
Eligibility information, forms and filing help.
Each program has different qualification rules.
Best identifier: Copy the parcel number from the Auditor record. It is the most useful reference when calling the Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder or Tax Map Department.
Search troubleshooting

No Clark County property result found?

Do not immediately assume the property is missing. Work through the likely formatting, ownership and parcel-change issues in this order.

Owner name returned nothing Search the last name only. Try a former owner, business name, trust name, estate name or alternate spelling.
Address search failed Keep only the house number and street name. Remove direction, street type, unit, punctuation and ZIP code.
Parcel number failed Check every digit, then search by address or owner. The parcel may have been split, combined or renumbered.
The property recently sold Search the seller’s name and use the Recorder system to confirm the recorded deed.
New house or vacant lot Search the parent parcel, developer, subdivision or nearby property. New addresses and parcel changes can take time to appear everywhere.
Rural address is unclear Use the Auditor map and search by parcel context, road or nearby owner.
Mailing city appears different Verify the township, city, school district and parcel map rather than relying on the postal city alone.
Need an older legal document Move from the Auditor record to Recorder and Tax Map research instead of repeating the same owner search.

Prepare these details before calling

Complete property address
Current or prior owner
Parcel number, when known
Approximate purchase date
Nearby road or intersection
City, village or township
Subdivision or legal-description clue
Reason the record is needed
Useful Auditor call script “I am trying to identify the property at [address]. The owner may be [name], and I have [parcel number, subdivision or nearby road]. Can you help me determine whether the parcel was recently transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Call the Auditor: 937-521-1860 Call GIS/public-record help: 937-521-1885 Call Tax Map: 937-521-1820
Parcel-record decoder

Understand the Clark County property record

A detailed Clark County parcel page can answer far more than “who owns this property?” Use the field decoder below to decide what the information means and what to verify next.

Important parcel fields and the next action
Record item
What it means
What to do next
Parcel number
The county identifier attached to the parcel.
Save it for tax, deed, map, form and office questions.
Owner
The ownership name displayed in the Auditor database.
Use the recorded deed when legal ownership proof is required.
Property address
The physical location attached to the parcel.
Do not confuse it with the owner’s mailing address.
City or township
The local jurisdiction associated with the parcel record.
Use it for zoning, tax-district and permit research.
School district
The public school district tied to the parcel.
Use the same district when comparing tax rates or nearby sales.
Appraised value
The Auditor’s estimate of 100% fair-market value.
Check the value year, parcel facts and recent valid sales.
Assessed value
Generally 35% of appraised value for Ohio property-tax purposes.
Use it with the parcel’s applicable effective tax rate and credits.
Legal description
A summarized description used for property identification.
Do not copy it into a legal document; use the recorded deed or approved description.
Land and acreage
Recorded land quantities, use classifications and value components.
Check surveys and Tax Map records when acreage or boundaries are disputed.
Residential details
Stories, style, year built, living area, rooms, baths, condition and grade.
Document major errors before requesting an appraisal review.
Permits and improvements
Available building-permit or improvement data connected with the parcel.
Check whether completed, removed or damaged improvements are reflected correctly.
Sales
Transfer dates, parties, deed type, validity code and sale amount.
Do not treat every transfer as an open-market comparable sale.
Tax section
Gross tax, reductions, effective tax, credits, assessments, penalties, billed amount, payments and amount due.
Use the Treasurer for payment, posting and delinquency questions.

Why appraised and assessed values are different

Appraised value: 100%

This is the Auditor’s estimate of fair-market value for the valuation year.

Assessed value: 35%

Ohio property taxes generally apply to 35% of the appraised value, subject to tax rates, reductions, credits and assessments.

Do not compare only total values. When investigating a value change, separate land value from improvement value and compare the current year with earlier years. A change may be connected with a countywide valuation update, new construction, demolition, correction or property-use change.

Check these facts before reporting an error

Living area
Year built
Building style and stories
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Garage, barn and outbuildings
Acreage and land use
Recent permit or demolition
Owner Occupancy or Homestead credit
Appraisal-question script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number]. The record shows [specific field], but the property actually has [correct fact]. I have [photos, measurements, permit, demolition record or survey]. Which appraisal-review or correction process should I use?”
Call Appraisal: 937-521-1878
Current 2026 tax information

Check Clark County tax dates, bills and payments

Tax year 2025 real-estate taxes are collected during 2026. Clark County lists February 27, 2026 as the first-half due date and August 7, 2026 as the second-half due date.

First-half deadline February 27, 2026

Past due-date period.

Second-half deadline August 7, 2026

Confirm the exact bill before paying.

5% penalty period August 8–17, 2026

Applies to applicable unpaid tax.

10% penalty date August 18, 2026

Listed on the county tax page.

2026 bill-delay and Inflation Cap Credit notice: Clark County announced that second-half bills were delayed while Ohio’s new Inflation Cap Credit was implemented. Do not send an estimated payment. Review the exact bill or live parcel balance first, especially when escrow, credits or special assessments apply.

How to read the tax section

Tax-line items that commonly cause questions
Line item
What it represents
What to check
Gross Tax
Tax before reduction factors and qualifying credits.
Do not treat this as the final amount due.
Reduction
Applicable reduction factors reflected in the calculation.
Compare gross and effective tax.
Effective Tax
Tax after reduction factors but before some additional credits or assessments.
Review the full calculation below it.
Inflation Cap Credit
A 2026 credit line connected with the new Ohio inflation-cap provisions.
Use the exact live bill rather than estimating it.
Non-Business Credit
A qualifying credit appearing on eligible property.
Confirm whether the property class qualifies.
Owner Occupancy Credit
Credit for a qualifying primary residence.
Apply through the Auditor if it is missing and you qualify.
Homestead Reduction
Reduction for a qualifying Homestead recipient.
Call the Homestead contact when an approved credit is missing.
Special Assessments
Separate charges such as certain sewer, water, lighting, ditch or improvement assessments.
A credit or exemption may not remove these charges.
Penalty and Adjustments
Late penalties, corrections or other account adjustments.
Contact the Treasurer for the account history.
Payments Made / Due
Payments posted and the remaining county balance.
Confirm posting before making a duplicate payment.

Micro steps before paying online or in person

Locate the correct parcel Confirm the parcel number, address, owner display and current tax year.
Review both current and delinquent columns A current-half payment does not necessarily clear older delinquency.
Check mortgage escrow Confirm whether a lender has already scheduled or completed the payment.
Review special assessments and credits Compare the bill with the parcel’s Owner Occupancy, Homestead and Inflation Cap Credit lines.
Use the Treasurer’s official route Avoid search-result advertisements and unrelated payment websites.
Review any card-processing fee Clark County states that a processing fee applies to credit and debit card payments.
Save confirmation Keep the payment date, amount, parcel number, payment method and confirmation number.
Recheck posting Verify the county account after processing, particularly near a penalty date.

Available payment and budgeting options

Standard payments

Cash, money order, personal check, cashier’s check, credit card or debit card are listed payment methods.

Monthly escrow program

The Treasurer offers an optional monthly prepayment plan for current semiannual real-estate taxes without a service charge.

Delinquent-payment plan

The Treasurer offers statutory payment-plan review for qualifying delinquent real-estate and manufactured-home accounts.

Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need to confirm the current balance, whether a payment or escrow payment has posted, the next penalty date, and whether an escrow or delinquent-payment plan is available.”

After checking the parcel, credits and payment history, use the Treasurer and Property Tax pages to confirm the live amount, deadline and payment route.

Open the official Treasurer page Verify 2026 dates and penalties Review the monthly escrow program Call Treasurer: 937-521-1832
GIS, Tax Map, survey and zoning help

Use Clark County maps without mistaking them for surveys

The Auditor map helps locate a parcel and review geographic context. The Tax Map Department handles deed-transfer review, new surveys, legal descriptions, annexations, condominium plats, subdivision plats and historical parcel-map records.

Use the Auditor map in the correct order

Identify the parcel first Copy the parcel number from the property-search result whenever possible.
Open the Auditor map Locate the parcel and compare nearby roads, parcels and available map layers.
Confirm the map result Match the map location with the parcel number, property address, township and school district.
Use the map for orientation Review general lot shape, nearby parcels and visible aerial context.
Move to recorded evidence Use a deed, approved plat or survey when an exact legal boundary or easement matters.
Fence, driveway and construction warning: Do not place a fence, driveway, building, septic component or utility using only an online GIS line. Parcel-map lines can be generalized or shifted from the physical monumented boundary.

What the Tax Map Department reviews

Existing deeds submitted for transfer
New surveys
Legal descriptions
Annexations
Condominium plats
Subdivision plats
Historical road records
Archived tax maps and surveys
Tax Map address
A.B. Graham Building
31 N. Limestone St.
Springfield, OH 45502
Tax Map phone

937-521-1820

Tax Map hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Check zoning jurisdiction before applying for a permit

First identify the township or city Use the Auditor record’s city or township field.
Then identify the zoning authority County zoning does not administer every township or incorporated municipality.
Prepare a plot or site plan The county says an Auditor map or aerial can help show the general proposed location.
Do not treat the Auditor map as a survey A permit drawing and a legal boundary survey solve different problems.

After identifying the parcel and understanding the boundary limits, open the official Auditor map for visual research, the Tax Map page for legal-description and survey-related work, or the zoning page to identify the correct permit authority.

Open the official Auditor map Open Tax Map Department information Check zoning jurisdiction
Buyer, owner and appeal research

Use sales, tax and conveyance tools correctly

Clark County’s Auditor site includes a Sales Report, weekly Valid Sales List, Delinquency Report, 2025 Tax Estimator and Conveyance Fee Calculator. Each tool answers a different question.

Clark County Auditor tools and when to use them
Tool
Best use
What not to assume
Sales Report
Review sale-price ranges, average, median, parcel counts and exportable sale groups.
A broad county average is not the value of one specific property.
Valid Sales List
Review county sales organized by weekly date ranges.
A valid code still requires property-level comparison.
Advanced Search
Filter sales by dates, prices, buyer, seller, district, neighborhood and building traits.
Too many filters can exclude useful comparables.
Tax Estimator
Estimate tax year 2025 taxes payable in 2026 using value, district, property type and credits.
It is an estimate, not the live Treasurer balance.
Delinquency Report
Research parcels appearing in the Auditor’s delinquency report.
Confirm the live account with the Treasurer before relying on the amount.
Conveyance Calculator
Estimate Auditor conveyance and parcel-transfer charges from sale price and parcel count.
It does not include every legal, recording, survey or professional cost.

Build a better comparable-sales set

Match location
  • Same or similar tax district
  • Nearby township or municipality
  • Similar school district
  • Comparable neighborhood setting
Match the property
  • Property class and use
  • Living area and style
  • Age, grade and condition
  • Lot size and outbuildings
Match the transaction
  • Recent sale date
  • Open-market exposure
  • No family or gift transfer
  • No multi-parcel distortion
Sale-code tip: The parcel page can show whether a sale was considered valid, not open market, multi-parcel or another transfer type. Review that code before using the amount as valuation evidence.

Use the 2025 Tax Estimator in five steps

Copy the 2025 appraised value Use the current property record or enter a proposed value for comparison.
Select the exact tax district The district can materially change the estimate.
Select property type Choose residential or agricultural versus commercial or industrial.
Apply only real credits Select Owner Occupancy, Homestead or disabled-veteran status only when the parcel qualifies.
Compare with the live bill The estimator is for planning and does not replace the Treasurer’s actual account.

Use these official tools only after you understand the question each one answers.

Open Sales Report Open Valid Sales List Use the 2025 Tax Estimator Open Delinquency Report Use Conveyance Calculator
Recorder document search

Find Clark County deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

Use the Recorder’s official system when you need the recorded document rather than the Auditor’s ownership summary. The search supports grantor or grantee names, subdivision, document type, document number and date ranges.

Search the Recorder system step by step

Collect clues from the Auditor record Save the current owner, prior owner, sale date, parcel number and conveyance or deed reference.
Open the official Recorder search Confirm the page identifies Clark County, Ohio before entering names.
Search grantor and grantee names Search both the transferring party and receiving party when tracing ownership.
Add a date range Use the approximate closing or recording period to reduce same-name results.
Choose the search scope Use Index Only for indexed fields. Use Index & Full Text OCR when searching words inside available document images.
Narrow the document type Look for deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements, affidavits or other relevant instruments.
Compare document details Match names, recording date, document number, subdivision and legal-description clues.
Request an official copy when needed Ask the lender, court, title professional or agency whether a certified copy is required.

Choose Index Only or Full Text OCR

Search Index Only

Use indexed names, subdivision, document type, document number and dates. This is usually the best first search.

Search Index & Full Text

Use OCR to search available document text when the needed phrase is not part of the standard index.

Name-search trick: Try full names, initials, former surnames, both spouses, LLC names and trust names. Search both grantor and grantee directions because a person may appear differently depending on the transaction.
Property alert: The Recorder system offers a property-alert service. Register the owner-name variations that commonly appear in the records, but remember that an alert is not title insurance or fraud prevention by itself.
Title warning: An online Recorder search can miss a document because of spelling, indexing, date or document-type choices. For a purchase, ownership dispute, unresolved lien, probate issue or easement problem, consider qualified title or legal assistance.
Recorder address
A.B. Graham Building
31 N. Limestone St.
Springfield, OH 45502
Recorder phone

937-521-1705

Recorder fax

937-328-4620

After collecting names, dates and document clues, open the Clark County Recorder’s official public-search system.

Search official Recorder records
Board of Revision

Challenge an incorrect Clark County property value

The Board of Revision hears formal complaints about property valuation and appraisal. It does not hear complaints merely about the amount of taxes or the tax rate.

Decide whether the issue is value or tax

Possible value issue Incorrect square footage, condition, acreage, property class, improvements or market value.
Possible tax issue Payment posting, penalty, special assessment, escrow or an incorrect bill account.
Use Board of Revision You have evidence that the Auditor’s fair-market value is incorrect.
Use Treasurer or Auditor credit staff The value is correct, but payment, tax calculation or a qualifying credit appears wrong.

Prepare the DTE 1 complaint carefully

Confirm the filing year Board of Revision complaints are accepted from January 1 through March 31.
Use the current DTE 1 Download the current form and read the instructions and local rules before completing it.
Enter the owner of record correctly Clark County says the deeded owner as of filing belongs on Line 1.
State a specific requested value Explain why the current appraised value is wrong and what evidence supports a different value.
Attach property-specific evidence General market opinions or tax frustration are weaker than evidence tied to the subject property.
Review every line for completeness Clark County warns that an incomplete or flawed complaint can be dismissed.
File by the deadline When mailed by certified mail, retain the postal receipt and postmark evidence.
Prepare for a public hearing record Complaints and evidence are public records, and hearing testimony is part of a quasi-judicial process.

Evidence that can strengthen the case

Recent fee-based appraisal
Valid recent purchase documents
Sale listing
Purchase contract
Settlement or closing statement
Comparable valid sales
Condition photographs
Repair estimates
Incorrect-area measurements
Demolition or permit evidence
Understand the risk: The burden of proof is on the complainant. The Board may lower the value, leave it unchanged or increase it when the evidence supports a higher fair-market value.

What happens after filing?

  • The Auditor’s staff reviews the complaint and submitted evidence.
  • A preliminary review and possible settlement recommendation may occur when sufficient evidence is available.
  • If no settlement resolves the case, a Board hearing may be scheduled.
  • The county says hearing notice is provided at least 20 days before the scheduled date.
  • Parties testify under oath, and the Board may request additional information.
  • A final appealable decision is sent after the Board rules.
Board of Revision call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] for tax year [year]. I believe the appraised value is incorrect because [specific reason]. I have [appraisal, sale documents, photographs, estimates or comparable sales]. Can you confirm the current DTE 1, filing deadline and evidence-submission requirements?”

After assembling the evidence and understanding the risk, use the official Board page and Forms page for the current complaint, helpful tips and rules.

Open Board of Revision guidance Open current Auditor forms Call BOR help: 937-521-1886
Tax credits and agricultural valuation

Check Owner Occupancy, Homestead and CAUV

Clark County property-tax relief programs
Program
Main purpose
Key qualification clue
Filing action
Owner Occupancy Credit
Reduction for a qualifying primary residence.
Own and occupy the home as the primary residence on January 1.
File DTE 105C from January 1 through December 31.
Homestead Exemption
Additional tax reduction for eligible homeowners.
Age, disability, income, veteran or surviving-spouse rules may apply.
File the correct Homestead form and supporting documents.
CAUV
Values qualifying agricultural land according to agricultural use.
Land must meet the state and county agricultural-use rules.
Initial and renewal applications are due before the first Monday in March.
Damaged Property
Requests value consideration after qualifying damage or destruction.
The property experienced qualifying damage during an applicable period.
Use the current real-property damaged-property form.

Owner Occupancy Credit

The Owner Occupancy Credit is for a homeowner’s primary residence. Clark County says the owner must own and occupy the home as the principal residence on January 1 of the application year. A homeowner and spouse generally receive the reduction on only one home unless separate domicile can be established.

Filing period: File DTE 105C after January 1 and on or before December 31 for the year in which the credit is requested.

Homestead Exemption

Clark County’s standard Homestead program includes qualifying homeowners who are at least 65, permanently and totally disabled, or an eligible surviving spouse. Current county guidance lists a 2025 Ohio Modified Adjusted Gross Income limit of $41,000 for the current application and $40,000 for applicable late applications using 2024 income.

Income-rule exception: Clark County notes that the income requirement does not apply to certain property owners who qualified for an Ohio Homestead Exemption before January 1, 2014.
Standard application

DTE 105A

Disability certification

DTE 105E or another accepted certification.

No income-tax filing

DTE 105H income addendum may be required.

Current Agricultural Use Valuation

CAUV can reduce the taxable land value of qualifying agricultural property by valuing the land according to agricultural use rather than ordinary market-development value.

Initial application
  • File after the first Monday in January.
  • File before the first Monday in March.
  • Pay the state-mandated $25 initial application fee.
  • Prepare acreage, use and income information requested by the Auditor.
Annual responsibility
  • Renew CAUV every year.
  • The annual renewal has no application fee.
  • Continue meeting agricultural-use requirements.
  • Report transfers or use changes promptly.
CAUV recoupment warning: A change in use, withdrawal or loss of eligibility can create recoupment taxes. Review the effect with the Auditor before converting, dividing or transferring CAUV land.

Common Clark County forms

Form finder
Form
Use
Preparation reminder
DTE 105C
Owner Occupancy Credit
Confirm the home is the primary residence as of January 1.
DTE 105A
Standard Homestead application
Prepare age, residency, ownership and income information.
DTE 105E
Disability certification
Use the accepted medical or disability documentation.
DTE 105H
Homestead income worksheet
May be required when the applicant does not file income tax.
DTE 105I
Disabled-veteran Homestead application
Include qualifying veteran documentation.
DTE 102
Conveyance statement for CAUV property
Use during an applicable transfer.
DTE 1
Board of Revision value complaint
File by March 31 with property-specific evidence.
Damaged-property application
Request value consideration after damage or destruction
Document the date, cause, extent and repair status.
Credit and exemption call script “I own and occupy parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I am asking about [Owner Occupancy, Homestead, CAUV or damaged property]. Can you confirm the current form, filing period, supporting documents and the tax year when an approved change would appear?”

After identifying the program above, use the matching county guidance and current Forms page rather than an old PDF saved from another county.

Review Owner Occupancy rules Review Homestead rules Review CAUV rules Open current forms Call Homestead/credit help: 937-521-1862
Deed transfer and parcel changes

Handle conveyance, legal descriptions and parcel splits

A real-estate transfer can involve the Auditor, Tax Map Department, Recorder and Treasurer. The order matters when a deed contains a new description, split, combination, exemption or CAUV property.

Auditor Real Estate Transfer Maintains ownership and parcel identification and collects applicable conveyance and transfer fees.
Tax Map Department Reviews existing deeds, new surveys, legal descriptions and plats for transfer-related requirements.
Recorder Records the accepted legal document in the official land records.
Treasurer Handles unpaid-tax, delinquency and payment-account questions.

Published Clark County Auditor transfer charges

Conveyance fee

$4 per $1,000 of consideration, with consideration rounded up to the nearest $100 under the county’s published guidance.

Parcel transfer fee

$0.50 per parcel.

Separate-fee warning: Auditor conveyance fees, Recorder recording fees, surveyor charges, legal fees, title charges, copy fees and tax-payment processing fees are different expenses.

Prepare a transfer, split or combination

Current deed
Existing parcel numbers
Proposed legal description
Survey or plat
Sale price or exemption reason
DTE 100 or DTE 100EX
DTE 102 for applicable CAUV property
Tax and delinquency status

Use the conveyance calculator in four steps

Count every parcel in the transfer Multi-parcel transactions require the correct parcel count.
Enter the sale price Use the applicable consideration or value required for the conveyance.
Review the calculated transfer charge The calculator includes the parcel-transfer component.
Confirm exemptions or special circumstances Use the Real Estate Transfer staff when the deed is exempt, involves CAUV, a split, trust, estate or unusual consideration.
Legal-description warning: Never copy the abbreviated legal description from the Auditor property page into a deed. The parcel page itself warns that the displayed description is not for legal documents.
Transfer call script “I am preparing a transfer involving parcel [parcel number]. The transaction includes [sale, exemption, split, combination, trust or CAUV]. Can you confirm the required DTE forms, Tax Map review, conveyance calculation and office order?”

After gathering the deed, parcel numbers and survey or description documents, use the current forms and calculator.

Use Conveyance Fee Calculator Open conveyance forms Call Real Estate Transfer: 937-521-1872 Call Tax Map: 937-521-1820
Phone, hours and visit planning

Clark County property contacts and office location

Contact the office that can complete your task
Office
Use it for
Phone
Location or hours
Auditor
General property search, Auditor records and office routing.
937-521-1860
31 N. Limestone St.; Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Appraisal
Building facts, appraised values and property-record corrections.
937-521-1878
A.B. Graham Building, Springfield.
Board of Revision
DTE 1 filing and formal valuation-complaint questions.
937-521-1886
31 N. Limestone St., second floor.
Homestead / Owner Occupancy
Homestead, disability documentation and primary-residence credit.
937-521-1862
Clark County Auditor’s Office.
GIS / Public Records
Auditor GIS and public-record assistance.
937-521-1885
Clark County Auditor’s Office.
Tax Map
Deed review, surveys, legal descriptions, plats and historical maps.
937-521-1820
31 N. Limestone St.; Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer
Bills, payments, penalties, escrow and delinquency.
937-521-1832
31 N. Limestone St., Springfield.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and recorded-document copies.
937-521-1705
31 N. Limestone St., Springfield.
Real Estate Transfer
Conveyance, transfer fees, tax exemptions and parcel identification.
937-521-1872
Clark County Auditor’s Office.

Bring or include these details

Parcel number
Complete property address
Owner name
Relevant value or tax year
Deed or document number
Form name
Short description of the problem
Photos, report or supporting documents
One script for any Clark County property office “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [property address]. I need help with [search, value, tax, deed, map, credit or transfer]. The online record currently shows [specific fact]. Which office, form or official tool should I use next?”
Nearby Ohio property searches

Check a neighboring county when the boundary is unclear

Clark County sits between several property-record jurisdictions. A Springfield-area mailing address, rural road or school district can sometimes make the correct county less obvious.

Greene County

Useful for parcels near the southern Clark County boundary and Cedar Cliff or Fairborn-area district references.

Open Greene County property search guide
Madison County

Useful for parcels near the eastern or southeastern Clark County boundary and South Charleston-area research.

Open Madison County property search guide
Montgomery County

Useful for property research west or southwest of Clark County toward the Dayton-area jurisdiction.

Open Montgomery County property search guide
Record limitations

What online Clark County records cannot prove

Online tools are useful for
  • Finding a parcel and current owner display
  • Reviewing appraised and assessed values
  • Checking land, buildings, permits and sales
  • Reviewing taxes, credits and payment history
  • Locating deeds, maps, forms and offices
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Unreleased liens and easements
  • Zoning or building approval
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify a person, publish an accusation or make a financial decision from a same-name owner result alone. Verify the parcel, address and recorded documents.
Ten practical answers

Clark County property search FAQs

How do I search Clark County property records by owner name?

Open the official Clark County Auditor search and enter the owner’s name in Last First order. Start with the last name only, then add the first name when too many results appear. Verify the property address and parcel number before using the record.

How do I search a Clark County property by address?

Begin with the house number and main street name. Leave out the ZIP code, unit number, punctuation, direction and street suffix on the first attempt. Add one detail at a time only when the result list is too broad.

Why is a Clark County property not appearing in the Auditor search?

The name or address may be formatted differently, the property may have transferred recently, or the parcel may have been split, combined or renumbered. Search with fewer fields, try the prior owner, use the Auditor map and call the Auditor or Tax Map office if necessary.

What information appears in a Clark County property record?

A parcel record may include the owner, address, parcel number, taxing district, appraised and assessed values, acreage, legal-description summary, building characteristics, permits, sales, land details, tax calculations, credits, special assessments and payment history.

What are the Clark County property-tax due dates for 2026?

Clark County lists February 27, 2026 as the first-half due date and August 7, 2026 as the second-half due date for tax year 2025 real-estate taxes. Verify the exact live bill before paying.

What is the Inflation Cap Credit on a Clark County tax bill?

Clark County announced that second-half 2026 bills were delayed while the new Inflation Cap Credit created by Ohio House Bill 186 was implemented. The credit may appear as a separate tax-line item. Use the exact county bill instead of estimating the amount.

Are Clark County Auditor GIS parcel lines legally exact?

No. The Auditor map is useful for locating parcels and viewing property context, but it is not a legal boundary survey. Use recorded deeds, approved plats, surveys and the Tax Map Department when exact boundaries or legal descriptions matter.

Where can I search Clark County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Clark County Recorder’s official public-search system. It supports searches by grantor or grantee, subdivision, document type, document number and recording date, with index-only and full-text OCR search options.

How do I challenge a Clark County property value?

File the current DTE 1 complaint with the Clark County Board of Revision between January 1 and March 31. Provide property-specific evidence such as a recent valid sale, appraisal, settlement statement, photographs, repair estimates or comparable sales.

What property-tax reductions are available in Clark County?

Depending on eligibility, a homeowner or landowner may qualify for the Owner Occupancy Credit, Homestead Exemption, Current Agricultural Use Valuation or a damaged-property value deduction. Each program has separate forms, filing periods and qualification rules.

Information checked July 21, 2026: Property-search fields, office information, 2026 due dates and penalties, Inflation Cap Credit notice, Tax Map responsibilities, Recorder search features, Board of Revision procedures, Homestead guidance, CAUV requirements and transfer fees were reviewed against Clark County’s official websites. Recheck the responsible office before a payment, filing deadline, legal-document submission or in-person visit.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Clark County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Tax Map Department or Board of Revision. Live ownership, value, tax, payment, filing, map and document information is controlled by the responsible government office. Online records should not replace legal, title, tax, appraisal or surveying advice.
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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