Fairfax County VA Personal Property Tax: Pay, Bills & Lookup

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Fairfax County, Virginia · Car Tax · Bill Lookup · Payment · PPTRA

Find Your Fairfax Car Tax Bill, Decode It and Pay the Right Amount

Fairfax County personal property tax most often means the annual tax on cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles normally garaged or parked in the county. The online bill is only one piece of the process: you also need to know whether Fairfax has the correct vehicle, value, ownership period, tax relief and registration fee.

This guide explains the 2026 $4.57 vehicle rate, 49% state car-tax subsidy, October 5 deadline, MyFairfax lookup, payment fees, proration, sold or moved vehicles, assessment appeals, local registration charges, senior and disability relief, business property and the important difference between Fairfax County and the independent City of Fairfax.

See 2026 quick answer Look up the bill Pay Fairfax car tax
Fairfax County is not the same tax jurisdiction as the City of Fairfax. An address may say “Fairfax” even when the vehicle is taxed by Fairfax County or by the independent City of Fairfax. Confirm where the vehicle is normally garaged before using a tax rate or payment portal.

Quick answer: Fairfax County vehicle tax in 2026

Most Fairfax County vehicle personal property tax bills are due October 5, 2026. The standard rate for most vehicles is $4.57 per $100 of assessed value, while qualifying personal-use vehicles receive a 49% Virginia PPTRA subsidy on the tax attributable to the first $20,000 of value.

Main 2026 due date October 5, 2026
Most vehicle rate $4.57 per $100
2026 PPTRA 49% on first $20,000 for qualifying vehicles
DTA phone 703-222-8234
Phone payment 703-222-6740
eCheck fee $0 county processing fee
Card fee 2.35% processor fee
Motorcycle fee $18 local registration fee
Vehicle ≤4,000 lb $33 registration fee
Vehicle >4,000 lb $38 registration fee

For the best account view, use MyFairfax. It can display vehicle and business personal property tax information, payment history and downloadable PDF bills. If you only need to make a vehicle payment, Fairfax also provides a direct Car Tax payment site without requiring a MyFairfax login.

Open MyFairfax Open official Car Tax payment

Choose what you need to do

This guide is organized around actual tax problems rather than a directory of links.

MyFairfax and payment lookup

How to find a Fairfax County personal property tax bill

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MyFairfax account

Best for taxpayers who want vehicle tax history, business personal property, real estate tax, online payments and downloadable bill copies in one account.

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One-time car-tax lookup

Use the direct vehicle-tax payment site when you want to pay without creating or signing into MyFairfax.

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No paper bill?

Fairfax provides a second identification route using your DMV customer number and the last four digits of the vehicle VIN.

If you have the tax bill

Find the property number Use the property number printed on the Fairfax County vehicle tax bill.
Find the last four VIN digits Use the VIN associated with the exact vehicle on the bill.
Open the official Car Tax payment site Select the appropriate individual or business account type.
Enter the requested identifiers Do not substitute a license-plate number for the VIN information requested by the portal.
Verify the vehicle before paying Match owner, vehicle description and tax year.
Review current due versus past due A delinquent account can include penalty, interest or collection-related amounts beyond the original tax.

If you do not have the bill

Fairfax County states that you can identify a vehicle-tax account using the DMV customer number from your driver’s license and the last four digits of the VIN.
Taxpayer name matches
Correct tax year
Correct year/make/model
Correct VIN ending
Correct ownership period
Correct assessed value
PPTRA appears when eligible
Registration fee is understood
Prior payment is credited
Amount due is current
Open MyFairfax Open one-time vehicle payment
Current 2026 timing

October 5, 2026 is the main Fairfax County car-tax deadline

Most existing vehicles → October 5

Fairfax County mails most annual vehicle personal property tax bills during the summer. The normal payment deadline is October 5.

A different cycle applies to vehicles purchased or moved into Fairfax County on or after July 1. Those vehicles are generally billed the following January with a standard February 15 payment date.

Which Fairfax vehicle-tax due date applies?
Situation Typical bill timing Typical due date What to verify
Existing vehicle taxable during normal annual cycle Summer October 5, 2026 Current bill and online account.
Vehicle purchased or moved into Fairfax before July 1 Usually annual cycle October 5 Months taxed and vehicle registration date.
Vehicle purchased or moved in on/after July 1 Following January Standard February 15 following year Actual date printed on bill, especially around weekends/holidays.
Special or omitted assessment Can be issued outside normal cycle Date shown on bill Tax year and taxable months.
Weekend/holiday rule: when a Fairfax County tax due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or county holiday, the deadline generally moves to the following business day.
Payment options

How to pay Fairfax County personal property tax

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Online eCheck

Use the county tax portal.

No county eCheck fee.

Best option when avoiding card-processing charges matters.

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Credit / debit card

Supported major cards can be used online or through other county payment channels.

2.35% processor fee.

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Phone

703-222-6740

County lists the credit-card payment line as available 24/7.

Third-party fee applies.

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Mail / drop off / in person

Check, money order and in-person payment options are available.

Do not mail cash.

Card convenience is not free

Fairfax County uses a third-party processor for credit and debit card tax payments. The published processing charge is 2.35% of the total amount paid.

An eCheck payment does not carry this county payment-processing charge, so compare methods before submitting a large tax bill.

Online payment micro-steps

Open the official Fairfax Car Tax site Use the county domain rather than a search-result advertisement or unrelated payment company.
Select individual or business Choose the account type that owns the vehicle.
Enter vehicle identifiers With the bill, use property number + last four VIN digits.
Review current amount due Check whether penalty, interest, fees or earlier balances are included.
Choose eCheck or card Compare the zero county eCheck fee with the 2.35% card-processing charge.
Submit before the deadline Online payment is considered timely when properly submitted by the applicable deadline.
Save confirmation Keep a screenshot/PDF or confirmation details until MyFairfax reflects the payment.

Mail payment

Make checks payable to County of Fairfax. Use the return envelope included with the tax bill or the county’s published Department of Tax Administration mailing instructions. Payments properly postmarked by the due date are treated as timely.
Returned check: Fairfax County publishes a $50 returned-check charge, and the failed payment is void.
Pay vehicle tax online Review every payment method Phone payment: 703-222-6740
2026 car-tax math

How Fairfax County calculates a typical vehicle tax

Standard personal-use vehicle

Assessed value Generally based on recognized vehicle-pricing guidance
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÷100 × $4.57 Most-vehicle county tax rate
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Subtract PPTRA 49% of qualifying tax on first $20,000
$10,000 personal-use vehicle

Base tax: $457.00

49% subsidy: $223.93

$233.07

Official Fairfax 2026 example tax after state subsidy.

$30,000 personal-use vehicle

Base tax: $1,371.00

Subsidy applies only to first $20,000.

Relief: $447.86

$923.14
$30,000 business-use vehicle

Base tax: $1,371.00

Business vehicles do not receive ordinary PPTRA subsidy.

$1,371.00
Registration fees are separate. The value-based vehicle tax and the annual county/town vehicle registration fee can both appear in the same overall tax process.
Review Fairfax PPTRA examples View vehicle tax rates
Virginia car-tax subsidy

2026 PPTRA covers 49% of qualifying tax on the first $20,000

Personal-use vehicles receive the subsidy—not every vehicle

The Commonwealth of Virginia subsidizes part of the local personal property tax for qualifying vehicles. Fairfax County’s 2026 reimbursement percentage is 49%.

The percentage applies only to the tax attributable to the first $20,000 of assessed value. Value above $20,000 is taxed without this PPTRA percentage reduction.

Basic qualifying clues

Owned or leased by an individual
Personal use
Not primarily business-use vehicle
Gross weight below applicable 10,001-pound limit
Proper vehicle classification
Annual qualification certification completed
Vehicle assessed at $1,000 or less: Fairfax County states that an otherwise qualifying vehicle at this value receives enough state relief that the vehicle tax itself is not required, although an annual registration fee can still apply.

Why relief can disappear

Vehicle is coded for business use Business-use vehicles are not eligible for ordinary PPTRA subsidy.
Qualification was not certified Fairfax says taxpayers must certify annually that the vehicle qualifies.
Vehicle weight/class does not qualify Check DMV registration and vehicle classification.
Bill data is wrong Contact DTA before assuming the relief calculation itself is the problem.
Read official PPTRA rules
Delinquent personal property tax

There is no general grace period after the Fairfax vehicle-tax due date

After due date

Fairfax states that late personal property tax receives a 10% penalty plus interest.

More than 30 days

The published payment system states that the penalty can increase to 25% plus interest.

Delinquent account

Collection fees and DMV-related hold fees can also become relevant on some accounts.

Do not calculate a delinquent payoff from the old paper bill. Open the online account or contact DTA for the current balance because penalty, interest and collection amounts can change over time.
Cannot pay everything? Fairfax County encourages taxpayers experiencing difficulty to pay as much as possible by the due date and contact the Department of Tax Administration regarding payment-plan or collection options.
Late-tax call script “I am calling about vehicle property number [number] for [year/make/model]. The account is past due. Can you confirm the current tax, penalty, interest and any collection or DMV-related fees, and explain whether a payment arrangement is available?”
Call DTA: 703-222-8234 Open Fairfax payment help
New vehicle or new resident

DMV registration and Fairfax tax registration are connected—but not identical

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Virginia DMV

Most vehicles must be registered with the Virginia DMV within 30 days after purchase or establishing Virginia residency.

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Fairfax filing rule

Fairfax’s published filing rule uses a 60-day deadline for a vehicle purchase or move-in when a separate county filing is required.

2023
Automatic filing change

Since January 1, 2023, Fairfax says it automatically files county returns for qualifying motor vehicles, trailers and semitrailers when DMV registration is completed as required.

Do not rely on automatic filing when the situation is unusual. Older records, incorrect DMV information, specialty property, business vehicles or a missing Fairfax account can still require direct DTA action.

What to verify after registering

DMV shows correct Fairfax garaging address
Vehicle appears in MyFairfax
Personal vs business use is correct
Ownership name is correct
VIN is correct
PPTRA status is correct
Registration fee category is correct
Expected tax due date is understood
Potential late filing penalty: Fairfax publishes a late-filing penalty of 10% of the tax or $10, whichever is greater, when a required vehicle return is not filed on time.
Read new-vehicle rules Check MyFairfax vehicle account
Vehicle sold, traded, donated or moved

Tell Fairfax when the facts change

Vehicle sold Report the sale and keep purchase/sale documentation.
Vehicle traded Preserve dealer paperwork showing the trade date and vehicle.
Vehicle totaled Keep insurance documentation showing the loss/disposal date.
Moved to another Virginia locality Update the vehicle’s normal garaging location and check whether the new locality prorates.
Moved outside Virginia Update Virginia registration status and provide proof of the new jurisdiction when requested.
Mailing address only changed Update the mailing address, but also verify that Fairfax has the correct physical garaging location.
Update DMV when required Keep the state vehicle record current.
Update Fairfax DTA Report changes in name, address, ownership or vehicle location.
Keep disposal/move evidence Bill of sale, trade contract, insurance record or new-jurisdiction registration can help resolve timing.
Check the revised account Do not assume the original annual amount will automatically disappear.
Look for a revised balance or refund Proration depends on the facts of the move and the destination jurisdiction.
Vehicle-removal call script “Vehicle [year/make/model, VIN last four] was [sold/traded/totaled/moved] on [date]. What documentation do you need to update the Fairfax account, and how many months should remain taxable?”
Review vehicle-change rules Call DTA
Partial-year tax

Fairfax prorates many vehicle taxes by the period the vehicle is in the county

Fairfax County explains that taxes on cars, trucks, motorcycles and vans can be prorated to reflect the portion of the year the vehicle is normally garaged, parked or stored in the county.

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Common Fairfax proration situations
Situation What usually matters What to do
Bought vehicle during year Date vehicle becomes taxable in Fairfax. Verify months billed on the account.
Moved vehicle into Fairfax Prior jurisdiction and move-in date. Confirm DTA received correct garaging information.
Sold vehicle Sale/disposal date and supporting proof. Report sale and review adjusted account.
Moved to another prorating locality Date Fairfax situs ended and new situs began. Update both jurisdictions as necessary.
Moved to non-prorating Virginia locality Special Virginia local-tax rule. Do not assume Fairfax will prorate; ask DTA to confirm.
Important Virginia exception: Fairfax County states that vehicles moved from Fairfax to a non-prorating Virginia jurisdiction during the tax year are not prorated in the normal way.
Vehicle assessment appeal

High mileage and body damage can support a value appeal

The published May 1, 2026 vehicle-value appeal deadline has passed. Use the current county instructions to determine the next available tax-year appeal route. An appeal also does not postpone the tax-payment deadline.
High mileage

Can support an assessment adjustment when mileage qualifies under county valuation guidance.

Body damage

Detailed unrepaired damage can support a lower assessment.

“My tax is too high”

The tax amount itself is not evidence that the vehicle guide value is incorrect.

Ordinary wear

Normal aging or maintenance is different from evidence of a qualifying lower-condition vehicle.

High-mileage documentation

Fairfax Vehicle Tax Appeal Form
Recent state safety inspection receipt
Service or repair receipt showing mileage
Vehicle identification clearly shown

Body-damage documentation

Vehicle Tax Appeal Form
Detailed repair/damage estimate
Insurance adjuster or repair facility documentation
Business letterhead
Vehicle clearly identified
Appraiser/adjuster contact information and signature
Payment while appeal is pending: Fairfax states that taxes must still be received by the normal due date to avoid penalty and interest. If an assessment is later reduced, the county can issue an adjustment/refund based on the corrected assessment.
Read vehicle appeal rules Open current forms
Local registration fee

Vehicle tax is not the only charge that can appear on the account

$18 Fairfax County motorcycle registration fee
$33 Most other vehicles 4,000 lb or less
$38 Most other vehicles over 4,000 lb
$100 + $250 Published no-Virginia-plate tax and additional penalty when applicable
Out-of-state plates can become expensive. Fairfax publishes a $100 annual No Plate Tax plus a $250 annual No Plate Penalty for vehicles that are required to display Virginia plates but do not.

Town registration fees

County-collected local vehicle registration examples
Jurisdiction Motorcycle Most vehicles ≤4,000 lb Most vehicles >4,000 lb
Fairfax County $18 $33 Town of Clifton $18 $33 Town of Herndon $12 $25 Town of Vienna $18 $33 Fairfax County has agreements to bill and collect local vehicle registration fees for the towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna. A town-related registration amount therefore does not necessarily mean you used the wrong Fairfax County account.
Review registration fees
Senior, disability, veteran and military relief

Some Fairfax vehicles qualify for far more than ordinary PPTRA

Seniors and permanently disabled residents

Fairfax provides vehicle tax relief on one vehicle for qualifying residents age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled who meet income and asset rules.

Disabled veterans

Certain qualifying disabled veterans can receive a complete state-authorized vehicle exemption or a county reduced-rate program depending on eligibility.

Active-duty military

Certain full-time active-duty military members who are absent from their state of legal residence can qualify for a local vehicle-tax exemption.

2026 senior/disability vehicle-relief limits

Fairfax County 2026 vehicle Tax Relief Program
Requirement 2026 published rule
Age/disability Age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled as of January 1 of application year.
Vehicle One vehicle, owned and used primarily by applicant.
General applicant income Gross income may not exceed $22,000.
Permanently disabled applicant income Published limit is $29,500.
Combined net assets May not exceed $75,000.
Returning applicant deadline May 1, 2026 — passed.
First-time / hardship route County publishes December 31 deadline for first-time or qualifying hardship applicants.
Special reduced rate: Fairfax’s tax-rate page lists automobiles and pickup trucks owned by certain qualifying seniors and people with disabilities among special property classes that may receive a rate of $0.01 per $100. Eligibility must be confirmed through the Tax Relief Program.
Check senior/disability relief Check disabled-veteran vehicle relief
Jurisdiction check

Fairfax County and City of Fairfax are separate tax systems

Fairfax County

Most vehicles: $4.57 per $100

DTA phone: 703-222-8234

Government Center: 12000 Government Center Parkway.

Uses MyFairfax and Fairfax County DTA payment systems.

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City of Fairfax

Separate personal property tax administration.

The City’s published personal property vehicle rate is different from Fairfax County’s rate.

Uses City of Fairfax tax and payment systems.

How to tell which one you need

Do not rely on the word “Fairfax” in the mailing address Postal addresses do not always tell you the taxing jurisdiction.
Check where the vehicle is normally garaged Personal property taxation follows the applicable tax situs rules.
Look at the issuer on the existing bill “County of Fairfax” and “City of Fairfax” are different governments.
Use the matching payment portal Do not enter City of Fairfax tax information into a Fairfax County payment workflow or vice versa.
Rate warning: never use Fairfax County’s $4.57 rate to estimate a City of Fairfax vehicle bill.
Fairfax County vehicle taxes City of Fairfax personal property tax
Business personal property

“Personal property tax” also includes business equipment and vehicles

Fairfax County businesses can owe tangible personal property tax on furniture, fixtures, computers, machinery, tools and business vehicles. This is separate from an individual’s personal-use car-tax relief.

Furniture & fixtures $4.57 per $100

Fairfax uses a percentage-of-original-cost depreciation schedule, beginning at 80% in the first year and generally declining to a 20% floor.

Computer equipment $4.57 per $100

The county uses a separate schedule beginning at 50% of original cost, declining to 2% in the fifth year and later.

Machinery & tools $2.00 per $100

Qualifying machinery and tools use their own depreciation schedule and tax rate.

2026 business deadlines

May 1, 2026

Business Return of Tangible Personal Property and Machinery and Tools filing deadline. This deadline has passed.

October 5, 2026

Business tangible personal property tax payment due.

Business vehicles do not receive ordinary PPTRA. Fairfax’s official 2026 calculation example applies the full $4.57-per-$100 tax to a business-use vehicle.
Business tangible property other than vehicles generally is not prorated. If the property was in Fairfax County on January 1, the business can remain liable for the full tax year even if the equipment is later disposed of.
Read business property rules Business property payment
DTA contact guide

Use the same DTA phone—but send the question to the right tax team

Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration contacts
Issue Contact Email / route Use it for
Vehicle assessment 703-222-8234 DTAPPD@fairfaxcounty.gov Vehicle valuation, high mileage, damage, PPTRA, registration and vehicle-record questions.
Payment / refund 703-222-8234 DTARCD@fairfaxcounty.gov Payments, refunds, balances, collections and payment issues.
Business tax 703-222-8234 DTAPPDBusiness@fairfaxcounty.gov Business tangible property and business vehicle issues.
Tax relief 703-222-8234 TaxRelief@fairfaxcounty.gov Senior, disability and related tax-relief applications.
Phone card payment 703-222-6740 24/7 automated payment line Supported card payments; processing fee applies.

Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration

Address
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 223
Fairfax, VA 22035
Public hours

Weekdays

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

General DTA phone

703-222-8234

TTY 711

Universal Fairfax tax call script “I am calling about personal property account [property/account number] for vehicle [year/make/model, VIN last four]. My issue is [bill lookup / payment / valuation / PPTRA / registration / sale / move / proration / relief]. The account currently shows [brief fact]. What record or action do you need from me?”
Final bill review

Before you submit the payment

Correct Fairfax jurisdiction
Correct vehicle
Correct tax year
Correct VIN ending
Correct taxable months
Assessment seems reasonable
49% PPTRA appears when eligible
Registration fee understood
Town registration fee understood
Past payments credited
Card fee reviewed before paying
Confirmation saved
10 practical answers

Fairfax County personal property tax FAQs

How do I look up my Fairfax County personal property tax bill?

Use Fairfax County’s MyFairfax portal to view vehicle and business personal property tax information, payment history and downloadable bills. A vehicle tax payment can also be made without logging in using the county’s Car Tax payment site.

When is Fairfax County car tax due in 2026?

Most 2026 Fairfax County vehicle personal property tax bills are due October 5, 2026. Vehicles purchased or moved into Fairfax County on or after July 1 are normally billed the following year with a standard February 15 due date, subject to weekend and county-holiday adjustments.

What is the Fairfax County vehicle personal property tax rate for 2026?

The tax rate for most vehicles is $4.57 per $100 of assessed value. Certain qualifying special subclasses can receive a reduced rate of $0.01 per $100.

What is the Fairfax County car tax relief percentage for 2026?

The 2026 Personal Property Tax Relief Act subsidy is 49% for qualifying personal-use vehicles. The subsidy applies to the tax attributable to the first $20,000 of assessed value.

What information do I need to pay Fairfax County vehicle tax online?

With a tax bill, use the property number and the last four digits of the vehicle VIN. Without the bill, Fairfax County says you can use the DMV customer number from the driver’s license and the last four digits of the VIN.

Does Fairfax County charge a fee for online vehicle tax payments?

Electronic check payments do not have a county payment fee. Fairfax County’s third-party processor charges 2.35% for supported credit and debit card payments.

What happens if Fairfax County personal property tax is late?

There is no general grace period. Fairfax County states that late personal property tax receives a 10% penalty plus interest, and the penalty can increase to 25% plus interest when the payment is more than 30 days past due.

How do I remove a sold or moved vehicle from Fairfax County tax records?

Update the vehicle ownership, address or garaging location with the appropriate agencies and Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration. Fairfax County prorates many vehicle taxes after receiving qualifying move or sale information, although moves to certain non-prorating Virginia localities are treated differently.

Can I appeal a Fairfax County vehicle assessment?

Yes. Fairfax County accepts vehicle assessment appeals for issues such as qualifying high mileage or body damage. The county’s published vehicle-value appeal deadline is May 1, and the tax must still be paid by its due date while an appeal is pending.

Is Fairfax County personal property tax the same as City of Fairfax personal property tax?

No. Fairfax County and the independent City of Fairfax have separate tax administrations and different vehicle tax rates. Confirm the jurisdiction where the vehicle is normally garaged before using a payment portal or tax rate.

Information reviewed August 11, 2026: the 2026 Fairfax vehicle tax rate, 49% PPTRA reimbursement, October 5 vehicle-tax deadline, MyFairfax functions, vehicle-payment identifiers, eCheck/card fees, telephone payment line, registration fees, out-of-state-plate charges, vehicle filing requirements, proration rules, high-mileage/body-damage appeals, tax-relief eligibility, DTA contacts and business tangible personal property rules were checked against Fairfax County government sources.
Independent tax guide: CountyAuditors.org is not Fairfax County, the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, the City of Fairfax or the Virginia DMV. Always verify the live account balance, tax jurisdiction, assessment, relief status, taxable months, penalties and payment posting with the responsible government office before relying on them for a financial decision.
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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