DC Property Tax Assessment & Records: MyTax.DC Guide

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Find the DC Property Record and Decode the Tax

Search Washington, DC real-property assessment and tax records by street address or Square-Suffix-Lot number, then use the result to check ownership, assessed market value, tax class, land and improvement values, bill history, relief benefits and payment status.

This guide goes beyond the lookup. It shows what to do when MyTax.DC cannot find an address, how DC’s SSL parcel system works, how the 2026 rates apply, which September deadline matters next, how to challenge an assessment, where to find deeds and liens, and when a tax certificate or GIS record is the better source.

DC search rule that saves time: MyTax.DC’s public real-property lookup is built around the property address or SSL. Do not spend time looking for a typical county-style owner-name search box. If all you know is a person’s name, use the recorded-document workflow or first identify the property address.

Quick answer: search MyTax.DC by address or SSL

Go to MyTax.DC.gov, scroll to Real Property, choose Search Real Property by Address or SSL, enter the property address or Square-Suffix-Lot number, open the SSL hyperlink in the results, and verify the premise address before relying on values, bills or applications.

1 Search Use a DC street address or SSL.
2 Verify Match SSL and premise address.
3 Decode Check value, class, relief and billing.
4 Route Move to OTR, Recorder, RPTAC or GIS as needed.

DC property-tax facts worth knowing first

Official portal MyTax.DC.gov
Parcel ID Square · Suffix · Lot (SSL)
Assessment basis 100% estimated market value
2026 first-half due March 31 — passed
2026 second-half due September 15
Class 1A rate $0.85 per $100
2026 Homestead $91,950 deduction
OTR phone 202-727-4829
Recorder 202-727-5374
Assessment cycle Annual

Choose the DC property task

Jump directly to the action you need instead of reading the page in order.

DC office router

Assessment, payment, deeds and appeals do not use one office screen

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MYTAX Property search
Bills
Applications
Payments
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OTR Assessment
Tax
Relief
Billing
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RECORDER Deeds
Mortgages
Liens
Releases
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RPTAC Second-level
Assessment
Appeal
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GIS / DOB Parcel map
Lot history
Vacant
Blighted
Where to go for each DC real-property question
Your question
Start here
What it answers
Important limit
What is this property assessed at?
MyTax.DC / OTR
Current and prior assessment information.
Assessment is not the same as the amount currently due.
Who is shown as owner?
MyTax.DC property record
Public tax-record ownership display.
Use the recorded deed when legal title matters.
How much tax is due?
MyTax.DC billing record
Bills, payments, balances and account activity.
Do not calculate a payoff from assessment alone.
Where is the deed or mortgage?
Recorder of Deeds
Recorded deed, mortgage, lien, release and document images.
Public index research is not a professional title examination.
Is the market value wrong?
OTR First-Level Administrative Review
Assessment-value appeal.
You must begin at first level before RPTAC.
Why is it Class 3 or Class 4?
Department of Buildings
Vacant or blighted classification.
OTR tax records display the class, but DOB controls those classifications.
Where is the parcel on a map?
DC GIS / Real Property Finder
SSL location, ward, map context and parcel geometry.
Assessment GIS should not substitute for a boundary survey.
Why DC is different from a county-auditor page: Washington, DC is a county equivalent, but it does not have a county auditor who handles this entire workflow. Property assessment, tax administration and Recorder of Deeds services are routed through DC agencies.

For the broader county-equivalent office model, see the County Auditor Directory.

Failed-search diagnosis

No record found? Check the DC-specific failure points

Owner name is all you have MyTax.DC’s standard public search is address/SSL based. Find the address from a deed, document index or another verified source first.
Exact address returned nothing Simplify the address and verify the official premise address through the Master Address Repository or Real Property Finder.
Condo unit is missing The building address may correspond to multiple taxable lots. Find the unit-specific SSL.
Parking space is separate Some condominium parking spaces can have separate lot records and tax treatment.
New lot or subdivision A newly created lot may require searching the prior SSL or checking parcel history.
Suffix causes confusion Copy the Square, Suffix and Lot exactly from the assessment, deed or official result.
Address changed Use the DC Master Address Repository to verify current official addressing.
Tax bill seems missing Check OTR’s delayed-bill information; delayed parcels may receive an adjusted due date.
OTR search-help script “I am trying to identify the real-property account for [address]. I have [possible SSL, unit number or prior address]. Can you confirm the correct Square-Suffix-Lot and whether the parcel was divided, combined, renumbered or placed on delayed billing?”
Property-record decoder

Do not treat every number on the record as the tax bill

What common DC real-property fields tell you
Field
Plain-English meaning
What to check next
SSL
Square-Suffix-Lot identifier for the taxable parcel.
Use it across MyTax, deeds, GIS and tax certificates.
Premise address
Official property-location address associated with the lot.
Verify before paying or submitting an application.
Owner name
Owner shown in the tax assessment record.
Use Recorder of Deeds documents for legal title evidence.
Assessed value
OTR’s estimated market value for assessment purposes.
Compare land, improvement and market evidence if disputing value.
Land value
Assessment allocated to the land component.
Check lot size, location and comparable land indicators.
Improvement value
Assessment allocated to buildings and improvements.
Verify building facts, use and condition.
Tax class
Classification controlling the applicable tax-rate structure.
Confirm whether it is 1A, 1B, 2, 3 or 4.
Homestead / benefit indicator
Shows whether certain relief may be applied.
Verify the actual credit or deduction on the current bill.
Billing/payment history
Shows billed tax, payments and account activity.
Use the live account before making a payment decision.
Bulk-research option: OTR’s Real Property Public Extract covers more than 200,000 parcels and includes address, ward, neighborhood, class/use, sales, land/improvement assessments and billing information. The same data is available online through MyTax.DC; bulk downloadable files have additional access restrictions.
Assessment math

DC assessment is designed around full estimated market value

100% market-value assessment is not a 100% tax rate

DC’s assessment materials state that real property is assessed at its estimated market value. For Tax Year 2026, the valuation work used a January 1, 2025 valuation date.

The assessed value then moves into a completely separate tax-rate calculation. A $500,000 Class 1A assessment, for example, is divided by 100 and multiplied by the applicable $0.85 rate before deductions or credits.

MARKET VALUE OTR assessment TAX CLASS 1A · 1B · 2 · 3 · 4 RATE Per $100 value RELIEF Deduction + credits TAX BILL Two installments

Assessment notice vs tax bill

Assessment notice

Shows OTR’s estimated market value used for the tax year.

Disagree with value? Use the assessment appeal process.

Tax bill

Applies classification, rates, benefits, credits and account adjustments.

Value is correct but bill is wrong? Contact OTR’s real-property billing section.

2026 rate and payment board

March 31 has passed; the next regular installment is September 15

First half March 31, 2026

Regular first-half due date has passed.

Next regular due date September 15, 2026

Second-half payment deadline.

Delayed bills Check the actual bill

OTR adjusts due dates for qualifying delayed bills.

Do not assume September 15 applies to a delayed bill. OTR publishes a delayed-property list and states that the due date for delayed real-property tax bills is adjusted accordingly. Use the live MyTax account and the actual bill date.

Current DC real-property tax rates

$0.85 Class 1A per $100 assessed value
$0.85 / $1.00 Class 1B split rate
$1.65–$1.89 Class 2 commercial tiers
$5.00 Class 3 vacant
$10.00 Class 4 blighted
Current rate structure by property class
Class
Property type
Current rate
Micro-level note
1A
Residential including multifamily outside Class 1B
$0.85 per $100
Entire taxable assessed value uses the Class 1A rate.
1B
Residential with no more than two dwelling units
$0.85 first $2.558M; $1.00 above
Only the assessed-value portion above $2.558 million receives the $1.00 rate.
2
Commercial / industrial
$1.65 ≤ $5M
Rate changes when total assessed value crosses the class threshold.
2
Commercial / industrial
$1.77 > $5M to $10M
Use the rate applicable to the property’s assessed-value tier.
2
Commercial / industrial
$1.89 > $10M
Confirm live classification before estimating tax.
3
Vacant real property
$5.00 per $100
DOB controls vacant classification disputes.
4
Blighted real property
$10.00 per $100
DOB controls blighted classification disputes.

Residential calculation example

$500,000 Class 1A assessment: $500,000 ÷ 100 = 5,000 taxable $100 units. 5,000 × $0.85 = $4,250 annual tax before applicable Homestead Deduction, Senior/Disabled relief or other credits.
Late-payment warning: OTR’s current FAQ states that late real-property tax is subject to a 10% penalty plus 1.5% interest per month. Verify the live account before sending payment because penalties, interest, credits and posted payments can change the balance.
2026 owner relief

Check benefits before assuming the assessed value equals taxable value

Major 2026 DC homeowner property-tax programs
Program
2026 benefit
Core eligibility clue
Timing / warning
Homestead Deduction
$91,950 reduction in assessed value; published annual saving $781.58
Owner-occupied principal residence; no more than five dwelling units.
Oct 1–Mar 31 filing can receive full-year benefit; Apr 1–Sep 30 can receive half benefit on second-half bill.
Assessment Cap Credit
Generally limits taxable assessed-value increase to 10%
Property generally must receive Homestead Deduction.
Credit affects taxable assessment/bill rather than reducing the market-value figure on assessment notice.
Senior / Disabled Property Owner Relief
50% reduction in property tax
Age 65+ or qualifying disability; at least 50% ownership; 2024 household federal AGI below $163,500 for TY 2026.
Apply as soon as eligible; domicile and occupancy rules apply.
Senior Assessment Cap
Generally 2% taxable-assessment growth cap
Homestead plus Senior/Disabled Property Owner Relief.
Applied automatically when qualification is established.
Disabled Veterans Homestead
$445,000 assessed-value reduction
Qualifying total/permanent service-connected disability or equivalent 100% rating, at least 50% ownership, DC domicile, principal residence and TY 2026 income rules.
Cannot be combined with several other listed homeowner benefits; cooperatives are not eligible.
Surviving Spouse Veterans Deduction
$445,000 assessed-value reduction for an eligible surviving spouse
Program effective October 1, 2025; verify current eligibility requirements.
Use current veterans-benefit application guidance.

Apply for Homestead or Senior/Disabled relief in MyTax.DC

Open MyTax.DC without logging in Go to the Real Property area and choose “View More Options.”
Open Real Property Quick Links Select the Homestead Deduction application including Senior/Disabled relief, ASD-100.
Locate the property Search by SSL or address and open the matching hyperlink.
Complete the application Provide the requested ownership, domicile, household and benefit information.
Save the confirmation number OTR also sends an email image of the submitted application.
If eligibility ends, act quickly. OTR says an owner or authorized representative must submit a cancellation request within 30 days after a property loses Homestead or related benefit eligibility.
Application review clue: OTR’s current FAQ says applicants should allow up to 20 business days for a submitted benefit application to be reviewed and a decision made.
Assessment appeal

The regular April 1, 2026 first-level deadline has passed

Do not assume every appeal window is closed. OTR’s 2026 forms list April 1, 2026 for the regular First-Level Administrative Review, but a new owner may, under the applicable rules, have a later window tied to the purchase date. The current appeal guidance states the deadline is within 45 days of purchase or April 1, whichever is later.
VERIFY RECORD Facts + worksheet FIRST LEVEL OTR administrative review SECOND LEVEL RPTAC within 45 days THIRD LEVEL DC Superior Court

Evidence that addresses value—not just tax frustration

Recent appraisal Use a professional appraisal tied closely to the relevant valuation period.
Comparable sales Use truly similar properties and explain material differences.
Property condition Dated photographs, reports and repair evidence can explain functional or physical problems.
Incorrect property facts Verify size, use, classification, improvements and other assessment data.
Recent purchase Purchase price and transaction circumstances may be relevant to market value.
OTR worksheet Property owners are entitled to a free copy of their worksheet and local-area sales list.

How to file the first-level review online

Open MyTax.DC Enter the Real Property section.
Search the property Locate it using the SSL or address.
Open Appeal Application Use the application linked from the property record.
State the requested value clearly Explain what is wrong and support it with meaningful evidence.
Save submission proof Keep every attachment and confirmation with the SSL and tax year.
Second level: if you disagree with the first-level decision, RPTAC generally requires its separate appeal within 45 days from the administrative appeal decision notice. RPTAC: 202-727-6860.
Assessment call script “I am calling about SSL [number] for Tax Year [year]. The assessment shows [value]. I believe the market value is incorrect because [sale, appraisal, comparable evidence, condition or factual error]. Can you confirm the applicable first-level appeal route and whether my filing window is still open?”
Recorder of Deeds

Use the Recorder when you need the legal document—not just the tax owner display

DC’s Recorder of Deeds provides online document images and index information from August 1921 to the present. The Recorder is part of OTR, but its recorded-document search is different from the MyTax.DC assessment record.

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IDENTIFY Copy SSL, owner and approximate transfer date.
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OPEN ROD Start from the official Recorder page.
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SEARCH Use party names, document type and date clues.
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VERIFY Match SSL, parties, recording date and instrument.
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SAVE Keep document number or image for the next task.
Third-party portal warning: OTR explicitly states that clicking “Online Public Records” leaves the DC Government website and opens a privately owned and managed search site. Start from the official Recorder page so you know you are following the intended link.
Recorder of Deeds

202-727-5374

Office
1101 4th Street SW
5th Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Online coverage

Document images and index information from August 1921 to present.

Recording-fee clue: the current Recorder FAQ lists $30 for recording deeds and many other documents, and $150 for deeds of trust, mortgages and specified related instruments. Recordation and transfer taxes can be separate from those basic recording fees.
GIS and parcel context

Use the SSL across assessment, GIS and land-record research

Real Property Finder Locate a DC property using address or SSL context.
Assessment GIS Review property ID, assessments, sales and mapped location.
Master Address Repository Resolve official addressing and location details.
Recorded evidence Use deeds, plats or professional survey work when legal boundary certainty matters.
Boundary warning: DC GIS data is extremely useful for research, but assessment and parcel-map geometry should not be treated as a substitute for a recorded legal description or professional boundary survey.

Class 3 or Class 4 problem?

If MyTax.DC shows a property as Class 3 vacant or Class 4 blighted and you believe that classification is wrong, route the classification issue to the DC Department of Buildings. OTR’s current tax-rate FAQ says DOB has sole responsibility for Class 3 and Class 4 classification. DOB phone: 202-671-3500.
Closing and due-diligence tool

A $15 tax certificate answers a different question than the free property search

A free MyTax.DC lookup is useful for routine account research. A formal DC real-property tax certificate is designed to show current general taxes and certain special liabilities relevant to a property transaction.

$15 Non-refundable fee per lot
10 days Issued by email within 10 business days after payment confirmation
$0 eCheck payment fee
NO RUSH OTR says rush certificate requests are not accepted
SSL Each requested lot is validated against the assessment database

What the certificate can identify

Real-property tax arrears
DC water and sewer obligations
Clean City liabilities
Business Improvement District taxes
Vault rents
Special assessment charges

Order through MyTax.DC

Open View More Options From MyTax.DC, select the Tax Certificate Application.
Enter requester information Complete all required requestor fields.
Add each SSL Use “Add SSL” for each lot requiring a certificate.
Submit and pay eCheck and credit card options are available.
Save confirmation The certificate is emailed to the requestor address after processing.
Urgent 2026 tax-sale context

The 2026 DC annual tax lien sale began August 19

Current-year warning: OTR’s 2026 notice scheduled the annual sale for August 19 and August 20, 2026, at 1101 4th Street SW. The live property list can change when accounts are paid or otherwise updated, so never assume a property is still available—or still exposed—based on an older downloaded list.
Improved-property threshold

The 2026 informational guide says the general tax-sale threshold is $2,500 in delinquent taxes before the tax-sale fee.

True vacant land

The guide lists a $200 delinquent-tax threshold before the tax-sale fee.

Tax Sale fee

The current notice states an additional $200 Tax Sale Fee is added at sale.

If you are the property owner

Search the exact SSL in MyTax.DC Verify the current account, not just a newspaper or downloaded sale list.
Call OTR immediately Ask for the current amount and whether the lien/property remains in the sale process.
Ask what must be paid Taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and fees can affect redemption or removal.
Get written payment proof Keep confirmation numbers, receipts and correspondence.
Tax-sale owner script “I am the owner or authorized representative for SSL [number] at [address]. I need to verify whether the property or tax lien is currently included in the 2026 tax-sale process, the amount required now, and what confirmation I should retain after payment.”
Contact board

Have the SSL ready before calling

DC property-tax and records contacts
Office / system
Use it for
Contact
Best preparation
Office of Tax and Revenue
Assessment, billing, relief, MyTax support and real-property account questions.
202-727-4829
1101 4th Street SW
Suite 270 West
Washington, DC 20024
SSL, premise address, tax year and exact account question.
Recorder of Deeds
Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and recording.
202-727-5374
1101 4th Street SW
5th Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Party names, SSL, approximate date and document type.
RPTAC
Second-level real-property assessment appeal after first-level decision.
First-level decision notice and 45-day deadline date.
Department of Buildings
Class 3 vacant or Class 4 blighted classification questions.
Address, SSL, current classification and evidence of property status.
Universal DC property call script “I am calling about SSL [Square-Suffix-Lot] at [premise address]. I need help with [assessment, bill, relief, appeal, deed, tax certificate or classification]. The current MyTax record shows [brief fact]. Which official action or form should I use next?”
Before relying on the record

Match the source to the decision

MyTax.DC is strong for
  • Assessment and market value
  • Owner display
  • Tax class
  • Current bills and payment information
  • Relief applications and actions
  • Assessment appeal access
Use additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and title
  • Recorded mortgages and liens
  • Exact boundary location
  • Vacant/blighted classification dispute
  • Formal closing tax status
  • Professional purchase due diligence
Privacy and accuracy: public tax records are research tools. Do not assume that a same-name owner result establishes someone’s identity, residence or legal ownership interest without checking the property and recorded documents.
10 high-intent questions

DC property assessment and records FAQs

How do I search DC property tax records?

Open MyTax.DC.gov, find the Real Property section and choose “Search Real Property by Address or SSL.” Enter the property address or Square-Suffix-Lot number, then click the SSL hyperlink in the search results to open the detailed property record.

Can I search MyTax.DC by owner name?

The standard public real-property workflow is designed around address or SSL rather than a typical county-style owner-name field. If only an owner name is known, use recorded-document research or another verified source to identify the property address or SSL first.

What does SSL mean in DC property records?

SSL means Square, Suffix and Lot. It is the property identifier used across DC real-property assessment, billing, deed, GIS and tax-certificate workflows. Some parcels have no meaningful suffix, while others use one or two letters.

Is a DC property assessed at 100% of market value?

OTR assessment materials state that DC strives to assess real property at 100% of estimated market value. The assessment is the estimated market value used as the starting basis for tax calculation; it is not itself the property-tax rate or tax bill.

When are DC property taxes due in 2026?

Regular first-half real-property tax was due March 31, 2026. The regular second-half payment is due September 15, 2026. OTR states that delayed bills receive adjusted due dates, so verify the actual MyTax.DC account when a property appears on a delayed-billing list.

What is the 2026 DC Homestead Deduction?

For Tax Year 2026, the Homestead Deduction reduces qualifying residential property’s assessed value by $91,950 before tax is calculated. OTR publishes an annual savings figure of $781.58 at the applicable residential rate.

How do I appeal a DC property assessment?

You must begin with OTR’s First-Level Administrative Review. Search the property in MyTax.DC and use the Appeal Application. The regular 2026 filing date was April 1, 2026, while qualifying new owners may have a later deadline tied to the purchase date. RPTAC is the second level and generally must be filed within 45 days of the first-level decision notice.

Where can I search DC deeds and liens?

Use the DC Recorder of Deeds. Its online public-record system provides document images and index information from August 1921 to the present. OTR warns that the online search itself is hosted on a privately operated website, so begin from the official Recorder page.

How much does a DC real-property tax certificate cost?

OTR charges a non-refundable $15 per lot. Certificates are emailed within 10 business days after payment confirmation, and OTR states that rush requests are not accepted. The certificate can show tax arrears and certain water, BID, vault-rent and special-assessment liabilities.

What should I do if a DC property is listed as vacant or blighted?

Class 3 vacant and Class 4 blighted classifications are controlled by the DC Department of Buildings. If you believe the classification is wrong, verify the SSL and property status and contact DOB rather than treating the issue as only an OTR assessment-value appeal.

Information reviewed August 20, 2026: MyTax.DC property-search workflow, SSL search rules, Tax Year 2026 assessment methodology, current residential and commercial rates, March 31 and September 15 billing deadlines, Homestead and homeowner relief amounts, assessment appeal routes, Recorder of Deeds coverage, Real Property Public Extract, Tax Certificate requirements, Class 3/4 routing and the 2026 annual tax-lien sale were checked against current DC Office of Tax and Revenue and DC government sources.
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:

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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