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Franklin County, Ohio · Parcel, value, tax, deed, GIS and property-relief help

Find the Parcel and Complete the Right Property Task

Search Franklin County property records by owner name, street address or parcel ID, then review appraised value, taxable value, land and building characteristics, transfers, tax district, payment status and map information.

This guide explains what to type, how to recover from an empty search, how to review the tentative 2026 value, how to verify a late tax bill, and when to use the Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer or Board of Revision.

Get the quick answer Search a property Fix a tax-bill problem
Current 2026 warning: Both real-estate installment deadlines have passed, and the Treasurer has reported processing errors affecting some second-half bills. Check whether the parcel appears on the affected list and verify the live balance before submitting payment.

Quick answer: where should you start?

Use the Franklin County Auditor property search to identify the parcel and review value and property details. Use the Treasurer search for the tax bill and payment status, Recorder Cloud Search for deeds and liens, Parcel Viewer for map context, and Know Your Home Value for the tentative 2026 value review.

1 Run one simple search Use a surname, basic address or parcel ID.
2 Confirm the parcel Match the parcel ID and physical location.
3 Save key fields Record value, tax district, transfer and credit status.
4 Move to the right office Use Treasurer, Recorder, GIS or BOR for the next action.

Franklin County quick facts

Auditor Michael Stinziano
Auditor phone 614-525-HOME
Real-estate parcels More than 483,000
Assessment ratio 35% of appraised value
Treasurer 614-525-3438
Recorder 614-525-3930
BOR help 614-525-3913
Homestead help 614-525-3240
Transfer help 614-525-3253
County tower 373 S. High St.

Open the search only after preparing one clean owner name, address or parcel ID. Filling several fields at once can hide the correct result when one field differs from the county record.

Open official Auditor property search Open Treasurer tax search Review tentative 2026 value

Choose the exact task you need to complete

Each section explains what to check, which official portal to open and what to do after the result appears.

Office-routing decision

Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer or BOR?

Correct Franklin County office for each property task
What you need
Use this office
What it controls
Important limit
Owner, parcel, appraised value or building details
Auditor
Property search, appraisal, taxable value, credits, ownership display and tax calculation.
The Auditor does not issue or collect the tax bill.
Balance, payment, receipt or delinquency
Treasurer
Tax bills, payment posting, penalties, Budget Pay, delinquent contracts and tax liens.
The Treasurer cannot change the appraised value.
Deed, mortgage, release, lien or plat
Recorder
Recorded instruments, document images, certified copies and Property Alert.
Recorder staff cannot perform a complete title search or give legal advice.
Parcel map, aerial or data download
Auditor GIS
Parcel Viewer, aerial photography, property maps, open data and historical files.
A GIS line is not a surveyed legal boundary.
Legal-description approval or parcel split
Engineer Tax Map Room
Legal-description review, survey-related parcel work and split documentation.
Local zoning approval must usually come first.
Challenge the appraised value
Board of Revision
DTE 1 complaints, hearings, evidence review and value decisions.
BOR does not remove a levy merely because the bill is high.
Homestead, CAUV or owner occupancy
Auditor
Applications, eligibility review, credits and programme complaints.
Approval may affect a later bill rather than the bill currently due.
Best local workflow: Find the parcel first, copy the district-parcel number, save the property summary and use that same identifier in every tax, deed, map, transfer or appeal question.
Search troubleshooting

No result, incomplete data or wrong owner?

System-upgrade notice: The Auditor has warned that an ongoing real-estate system upgrade can temporarily produce incomplete results or no data. Do not assume that a blank result means the property does not exist.
Owner search returns nothing Use the surname alone, then try a trust, estate, business name or former owner.
Address search fails Remove the city and ZIP code and use a simple pattern such as 373 S High.
Exact street is uncertain Use *High or another wildcard pattern to broaden the street search.
Parcel ID is rejected Remove the dashes and check every zero and district digit.
Owner appears outdated Search the Recorder for the new deed and allow processing time after conveyance.
New parcel is missing Search the parent parcel and ask whether a split, combination or plat is still processing.
Property is hard to locate Use Parcel Viewer and identify it from roads, adjoining parcels and aerial imagery.
Tax record differs from Auditor record Compare the parcel ID and tax year, then contact the office responsible for the incorrect field.
Property-search call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [old parcel number, transfer date or nearby intersection]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined or assigned another number?”
Call Auditor: 614-525-4663 Email the Auditor
Parcel-profile decoder

Understand the property and tax fields

Important Franklin County parcel fields explained
Field
What it means
What to do next
Parcel ID
The county’s primary identifier for the taxable parcel.
Use it for tax, deed, GIS, BOR and transfer research.
Owner name
The ownership name currently displayed by the Auditor.
Use the recorded deed when legal ownership proof is required.
Tax district
The municipality, township, school and levy combination affecting the parcel.
Use it when comparing taxes or estimating levy impact.
Appraised value
The Auditor’s estimated full market value.
Review parcel facts and comparable sales before disputing it.
Taxable value
Generally 35% of the appraised value before credits and exemptions.
Apply the parcel’s effective rate rather than a random countywide rate.
Land value
Value assigned to the land component.
Check acreage, frontage, class, CAUV and tax-incentive status.
Improvement value
Value assigned to houses and other structures.
Verify finished area, year, grade, condition and outbuildings.
Owner-occupied credit
A reduction for a qualifying primary residence.
Update it when a property changes between primary residence and rental use.
Homestead credit
A tax credit for approved qualifying owners.
Check the application year and when the approval should reach the bill.
Most recent transfer
The transfer date, instrument and reported consideration processed by the county.
Open the Recorder document when the actual deed is needed.
BOR status
Indicates a current or past value complaint.
Open the case documents when researching the value history.
Tax lien
Indicates possible delinquent-tax lien activity.
Contact the Treasurer for a live payoff and current status.
Comparison warning: Two nearby Columbus-area homes can have different tax bills because they fall in different school districts, municipalities, tax districts, abatements, incentive areas or credit programmes.
2026 triennial property-value update

Review the tentative value before it becomes final

Tentative 2026 values were released in June for more than 440,000 parcels. They are not final. The Auditor is offering Property Value Review sessions from July through September before values are expected to be finalized in December.

Tentative values Released June 2026

Review the proposed value and property facts online.

Current action July–September 2026

Schedule a Property Value Review session.

Expected final values December 2026

State review and certification occur before finalization.

Formal complaint Nov. 20–Mar. 31

Tax-year 2026 BOR filing window.

Review the tentative value step by step

Open Know Your Home Value Search the property and compare the tentative 2026 value with the existing parcel record.
Check objective facts first Review square footage, property type, condition, land, finished basement, garage, additions and demolition.
Review comparable sales Use similar properties in the same market area, school district and property class.
Estimate possible tax impact A 10% value increase does not automatically create a 10% tax increase because levy reductions and tax districts matter.
Schedule a review session Choose a virtual or in-person appointment and upload or prepare supporting evidence.
Save the result Keep the appointment confirmation, evidence and any written response for future BOR use.

Evidence that directly addresses value

Recent arm’s-length purchase documents
Independent appraisal
Comparable sales with adjustments
Current photographs
Measured square footage
Inspection reports
Repair or remediation estimates
Permits or demolition records
Deed, survey or legal-description evidence
Proof of value-limiting easements or restrictions
Open Know Your Home Value Review Board of Revision
Current late-payment and billing action

Both 2026 real-estate deadlines have passed

First half March 2, 2026

February 28 fell on a weekend.

Second half July 20, 2026

This installment is now late if unpaid.

Published penalty 5% or 10%

Depends on how quickly the full balance is paid.

Current system issue Verify affected parcels

Some second-half bills may show incorrect charges.

Do not pay a questionable amount without checking it. The Treasurer says some second-half bills contain inaccurate penalties or additional charges. Review the affected-parcel list, then call 614-525-3438 when the parcel appears or the balance looks wrong.

Late-payment workflow

Find the parcel in the Treasurer search Search by parcel number, owner or address and confirm the physical location.
Open the current bill and payment history Check whether a lender, title company, Budget Pay account or prior payment already covered the installment.
Check the system-error list Look for the exact district-parcel number before accepting a penalty or additional charge.
Request the live balance Ask the Treasurer to confirm the correct tax, penalty, interest, credit and posting status.
Choose an approved payment route Use the current online portal, mail, the Treasurer’s office or another official method.
Save proof and verify posting Keep the confirmation and recheck the account after the stated processing period.

How the published late penalty works

Paid in full within 10 days

The Treasurer’s published schedule states that a 5% penalty applies when the total outstanding balance is paid in full within the first ten days after the due date.

Still unpaid after 10 days

The published penalty increases to 10%, with additional statutory interest potentially applying later.

Payment routes and practical checks

Franklin County real-estate tax payment options
Method
Micro steps
Important warning
Online
Search the parcel, open the current bill, select the amount and review the payment details before submitting.
Processing can take three to five business days even though the submitted date is used for credit.
Mail
Include the coupon, name, district-parcel number and daytime phone number; make payment to Franklin County Treasurer.
Do not mail cash. The postal postmark controls timeliness.
In person
Bring the bill or parcel number to 373 S. High St., 17th Floor.
Verify office hours and accepted payment method before visiting.
Budget Pay
Review the Treasurer’s monthly programme for current taxes and confirm the account’s installment status.
Do not assume a monthly plan cured an existing delinquency.
Mortgage escrow
Ask the lender whether payment was sent and obtain the parcel, amount and date.
The owner remains responsible for confirming that taxes were paid.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [district-parcel number] at [address]. Please confirm the current balance, whether the parcel is on the system-error list, whether any payment or credit has posted, and the correct amount and method to pay today.”
Search tax bill and payment status Check affected second-half parcels Read online payment steps Call Treasurer: 614-525-3438
Recorder Cloud Search and copies

Find deeds, mortgages, releases, liens and plats

Search the Auditor first to identify the parcel and recent transfer. Then use the Recorder when the actual recorded instrument, document image or certified copy is required.

Address-search limitation: The Recorder does not index documents by street address. Find the parcel number and transfer information through the Auditor, then search Recorder records by party name, parcel number, document type or instrument information.

Recorded-document search steps

Copy property-search clues Save the current and prior owners, parcel number, transfer date, instrument type and legal-description information.
Open the Recorder Cloud Search Registration is optional; an account provides extra saved-search features.
Search grantor and grantee names Try spouses, prior surnames, trusts, estates, companies and alternate spellings.
Narrow by instrument type and date Select deed, mortgage, release, lien, assignment, plat, lease or another record.
Match the parcel or legal description A same-name document may affect a different property.
Download or request the correct copy Ask the receiving party whether a normal copy or certified copy is required.

Current Recorder fees

Franklin County Recorder published charges
Recording item
Published fee
Preparation note
First two pages
$34
Base recording charge for a typical document.
Each additional page
$8
Count every exhibit and attachment.
Nonstandard document
$20 additional
Review statutory formatting before submission.
Marginal reference
$4 each
Count every indexed marginal reference.
Card payment
3% convenience fee
Cash, check and money order are also accepted.
Document return
$1
Avoid the charge by including a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Recording cutoff: The Recorder is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but stops accepting documents for recording after 3:45 p.m.
Open Recorder Cloud Search Read search instructions Verify recording fees
Parcel Viewer and map safety

Use GIS for context—not legal boundary proof

Parcel Viewer workflow

Find the parcel in the Auditor search Copy the district-parcel number before opening GIS.
Open Parcel Viewer Search with the parcel number or address and confirm the result.
Zoom to the property Parcel labels and useful details may not appear at countywide scale.
Turn on only relevant layers Review aerial photography, building footprints, lot dimensions, roads and available utilities.
Compare with recorded documents Use the deed, plat and any available survey when a line matters.
Get professional verification Hire a surveyor before placing a fence, driveway, structure or utility near a boundary.
GIS is useful for
  • Finding a parcel visually
  • Reviewing aerial imagery
  • Viewing building footprints
  • Comparing nearby parcels
  • Downloading county GIS data
GIS cannot prove
  • Exact corner locations
  • Marketable title
  • Unrecorded easements
  • Legal setback approval
  • Permission to divide or develop land
Boundary warning: Do not use a parcel-map screenshot to decide a fence, driveway, addition, easement or encroachment dispute.
Open Parcel Viewer Review GIS products Open county GIS data
Tax credits and value reductions

Check Homestead, owner occupancy, CAUV and damage relief

Franklin County property-tax relief programmes
Programme
What it can do
Current preparation point
Standard Homestead
Exempts the first $29,000 of approved appraised value from taxation.
For the 2026 application, qualifying senior or disabled applicants are generally limited to $41,000 total 2025 income.
Enhanced Homestead
Exempts the first $58,000 for qualifying disabled veterans and eligible surviving spouses.
Provide DD214, award or compensation documentation and required ownership evidence.
Owner-occupied credit
Provides a reduction for a qualifying primary residence.
The owner must generally own and occupy the home as the primary domicile on January 1.
CAUV
Values qualifying commercial agricultural land according to soil and agricultural use.
File the initial $25 application or annual renewal before the first Monday in March.
Damaged-property reduction
Temporarily reduces value after qualifying storm, fire or other damage.
File DTE 26 before the statutory deadline for the quarter in which the damage occurred.

2026 Homestead checklist

Own and occupy the home as primary residence
Meet age, disability or qualifying-spouse requirement
Report applicant and spouse income
Use the 2025 income year for a 2026 application
Provide proof of age or disability
Include DTE 105H when no tax return was required
Apply by December 31
Reapply after moving to a different residence
Bill-timing tip: A current-year Homestead approval normally appears on the tax bill due the following year. A late-approved application may create a credit or refund depending on the account status.

CAUV qualification and recoupment

Qualifying routes
  • At least 10 acres devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture
  • Or less than 10 acres with a $2,500 average gross agricultural income over the prior three years
  • Commercial agricultural use during the previous three years
Ongoing responsibilities
  • Renew every year before the first Monday in March
  • Allow annual field inspection
  • Report changes in agricultural use
  • Plan for three years of recoupment when land loses qualification

Damaged-property filing deadlines

DTE 26 filing timing
Damage occurred
Application deadline
Maximum percentage of annual value reduction
January–March
December 31
100%
April–June
December 31
75%
July–September
December 31
50%
October–December
January 31
25%
Review Homestead and apply Review owner occupancy and damage relief Review CAUV requirements Open official forms
Ownership, legal descriptions and parcel changes

Transfer property, split land or combine parcels

The Auditor’s Transfer and Conveyance Department manages legal ownership and parcel-description information. The Engineer reviews legal descriptions, and the Recorder records the accepted instrument.

Current transfer charges

Conveyance tax

$3 per $1,000 of purchase price or applicable value.

Transfer fee

$0.50 per parcel, per document.

Effective standards

Current published conveyance standards took effect March 2, 2026.

Property-transfer sequence

Prepare the correct legal document Use a title company, attorney or appropriate legal resource when ownership will change.
Identify every parcel Include the complete parcel number and legal description for each property.
Obtain Engineer approval when required Legal descriptions, splits and certain parcel changes require Tax Map review.
Submit the Auditor conveyance forms Use DTE 100 for many taxable transfers or DTE 100EX when claiming a statutory exemption.
Pay the exact Auditor fees Overpayment checks can be rejected, and separate conveyance transactions cannot be combined into one payment.
Record the accepted original Take the endorsed document to the Recorder and pay the current recording charge.
Recheck property credits and registration Review Homestead, owner occupancy, CAUV and rental-registration requirements after the deed changes.

Split or combine a parcel

Parcel split
  1. Contact city or township zoning first.
  2. Hire a surveyor.
  3. Have a deed and descriptions prepared.
  4. Obtain Engineer approval.
  5. Receive new parcel numbers from the Auditor.
  6. Record the documents.
Parcel combination
  1. Review the county combination standards.
  2. Submit the official combination form.
  3. Confirm ownership and parcel eligibility.
  4. Expect old parcels to remain visible temporarily.
  5. Expect separate paper bills until the next tax year.
Split-tax warning: The owner of the original parent parcel may receive the entire tax bill until the following tax year. Address this responsibility in the sale contract and closing documents.
Open Transfer and Conveyance Open conveyance and combination forms Review recording steps
Ownership and title monitoring

Use both property-alert systems

Auditor Property eAlerts

Receive email alerts when the Auditor property record changes, including owner, owner address or value changes.

  1. Search and open your property.
  2. Select “Sign Up for or Manage Property eAlerts.”
  3. Enter the contact information.
  4. Confirm the registration email.
Recorder Property Alert

Receive an email when a document is recorded with a registered individual or business name.

  1. Create a free profile.
  2. Add several name variations.
  3. Confirm the email address.
  4. Review every matched document notification.
Use both systems: They monitor different records. An Auditor alert can identify a parcel-record change, while a Recorder alert identifies a newly recorded document containing the registered name.
Set up Auditor eAlerts Set up Recorder Property Alert
Phone, floor and visit planning

Franklin County property-office contacts

Contact the office that can complete the task
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location and public-counter details
Auditor
Property search, appraisal, GIS, owner occupancy, CAUV and general assistance.
614-525-4663
AuditorStinziano@franklincountyohio.gov
373 S. High St., floors 19–21
General office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Homestead
Applications, income documents, veteran relief and application status.
614-525-3240
19th Floor
Counter: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Transfer and Conveyance
Deed transfer, legal ownership, parcel numbers, combinations and conveyance fees.
614-525-3253
19th Floor
Counter: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Board of Revision
DTE 1 filing, case documents, hearings and value complaints.
614-525-3913
BOR@franklincountyohio.gov
20th Floor
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Treasurer
Tax bills, balances, payment, delinquency, penalties and Budget Pay.
614-525-3438
treasurer@franklincountyohio.gov
373 S. High St., 17th Floor
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, certified copies and Property Alert.
614-525-3930
recorder@franklincountyohio.gov
373 S. High St., 18th Floor
8 a.m.–4 p.m.; recording cutoff 3:45 p.m.
CAUV
Agricultural applications, renewals, inspections and recoupment questions.
614-525-6254
CAUV@franklincountyohio.gov
Contact the Auditor before visiting with farm records.
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [district-parcel number] at [property address]. I need help with [search, value, tax bill, deed, map, exemption, transfer or appeal]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official tool, form or office should I use next?”
County-boundary search help

Check an adjacent county when the parcel is missing

A mailing city, subdivision, road or ZIP code can extend near a county boundary. Confirm the physical county before repeating the same Franklin County search.

Delaware County

Useful for Westerville, Dublin, Powell and northern Columbus-area addresses near the Franklin–Delaware boundary.

Open Delaware County property guide
Pickaway County

Useful for properties near the southern Franklin County boundary and the Groveport or south Columbus area.

Open Pickaway County property guide
Record and map limitations

What the online property record cannot prove

Use online records for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing appraised and taxable value
  • Checking building and land facts
  • Finding tax, transfer and map information
  • Preparing questions and applications
Get additional verification for
  • Marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Complete lien research
  • Zoning and building approval
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact someone from a same-name owner result alone. Verify the parcel, deed and identity and use public records lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Franklin County property and tax record FAQs

What is the official Franklin County Auditor property search?

Use the Franklin County Auditor property search at property.franklincountyauditor.com. It supports owner, address and parcel ID searches and provides value, land, building, transfer, tax-status and map information.

How do I search Franklin County property by address?

Start with a simple pattern such as 373 S High. Remove city, ZIP code and unnecessary punctuation. The official search also supports an asterisk wildcard, such as *High or S *High.

How do I search by Franklin County parcel ID?

Enter the parcel ID without dashes in the Auditor parcel ID search. Copy the district and parcel number from a tax bill or property record and verify the physical address before relying on the result.

What should I do if the Franklin County property search shows no data?

Try a simpler owner or address search, remove parcel-number dashes, use a wildcard, search the prior owner and check Parcel Viewer. The Auditor has also warned that its ongoing system upgrade can temporarily produce incomplete or empty results.

What were the Franklin County 2026 property-tax due dates?

The first-half real-estate payment was due March 2, 2026 because February 28 fell on a weekend. The second-half payment was due July 20, 2026. Both dates have passed.

Why should I verify my 2026 Franklin County tax bill before paying?

The Treasurer has reported ongoing processing errors affecting some 2025 tax-year second-half bills collected in 2026. Affected bills may show incorrect penalties or additional charges, so listed parcel owners should call the Treasurer before paying.

How do I review my tentative 2026 Franklin County property value?

Use the Auditor’s Know Your Home Value website to review the tentative value, parcel facts and tax estimator and to schedule a Property Value Review session. Review appointments are available from July through September 2026.

When can I file a Franklin County Board of Revision complaint?

The filing period for tax-year 2025 complaints closed March 31, 2026. The Auditor states that the tax-year 2026 filing season will open November 20, 2026 and run through March 31, 2027.

Where can I search Franklin County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Franklin County Recorder Cloud Search. It includes deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, assignments, plats, leases and other recorded documents. Search the Auditor first to obtain the parcel number and transfer information.

Are Franklin County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. Auditor GIS and Parcel Viewer are useful for parcel location, aerial imagery and map context, but exact boundary decisions require recorded deeds, plats and a professional survey.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Property-search instructions, system-upgrade notice, tentative 2026 values, review timing, Board of Revision dates, tax deadlines, bill-processing errors, late-penalty guidance, Homestead figures, CAUV rules, transfer charges, Recorder fees, contacts and counter hours were checked against official Franklin County sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Franklin County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer or Board of Revision. Confirm live balances, penalties, property values, recording charges, eligibility, filing deadlines, legal descriptions and boundaries with the responsible public office.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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