Highland County Auditor Property Search: Records & GIS Maps

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Highland County, Ohio · Parcel search, GIS, sales, taxes, deeds and forms

Find a Parcel, Record or GIS Map

Search Highland County property records by owner name, parcel number or street address, then review the detailed record for values, acreage, buildings, transfers, taxing districts and other parcel facts.

This practical guide also explains advanced searches, GIS and survey limits, 2026 tax deadlines, deed research, delinquency checks, Homestead, CAUV and what to prepare before filing a property-value complaint.

Read the quick answer Follow search steps Fix a failed search
Confirm two property identifiers. Match the parcel number and physical location—not only an owner name. Highland County states that its online information is provided for reference and may contain technical inaccuracies, and GIS data is not a substitute for field work or a professional survey.

Quick answer: use Search first, then choose the next tool

Open the official Highland County Auditor Search, use one simple search parameter, open the matching parcel and save its parcel number. Use Advanced Search for sales or property characteristics, Map for location, the Treasurer for payment, the Recorder for deeds and the Board of Revision for a market-value complaint.

1 Search simply Owner surname, basic address or parcel number.
2 Verify the result Match parcel number, location and property facts.
3 Save the record Keep value, acreage, district and transfer clues.
4 Use the correct office Treasurer, Recorder, Map Office or BOR.

Ten Highland County property-search facts

Official search Owner, parcel and address
Advanced filters Sales, districts, acreage and buildings
Map tool Auditor GIS Parcel Viewer
Sales tools Summary, date lists and CSV export
Tax tools Estimator and delinquency report
Assessment Generally 35% of market value
Parcels listed 32,381 for 2024
Auditor phone 937-393-1915
Auditor office 119 Governor Foraker Place
2026 tax dates March 13 and July 31

On the official Search page, select the field matching the information you already have. Enter less information first, run the search and narrow only when too many parcels appear.

Open official Highland County Search Open Auditor homepage

Jump to the exact property task

Each section below solves a separate problem instead of sending you through a list of unexplained links.

Office-routing guide

Which Highland County office handles your task?

Begin with the Auditor search to identify the parcel. Then use the office that controls the specific record, payment, map or filing.

Correct office or official tool for common property tasks
What you need
Use
What it provides
Important limit
Owner, parcel, address or value
Auditor Search
Parcel, appraisal, land, building, transfer and tax-related information.
Not legal proof of ownership.
Property characteristics or filtered sales
Advanced Search
Sale, location, land and residential filters.
Several filters can accidentally exclude the correct parcel.
Parcel location or surrounding tracts
Auditor Map / GIS
Parcel context, roads, mapping and related data.
Not a field survey or legal boundary.
Survey, parcel split or legal description
Map Office / Engineer
Tax maps, survey references, split applications and description review.
Septic, planning or other approvals may also be required.
Tax payment or current balance
Treasurer
Payment, due dates, receipt and delinquency help.
The Auditor does not collect the payment.
Deed, mortgage, lien or release
Recorder
Recorded documents, indexes, images and recording services.
A public search is not a title opinion.
Challenge market value
Board of Revision
DTE 1, DTE 1M or DTE 2 complaint process.
The Board reviews value or assessment issues, not dissatisfaction with tax rates.
Homestead, owner occupancy or CAUV
Auditor
Forms, eligibility guidance, renewal and recoupment information.
Each programme has different rules and deadlines.
Best working method: Copy the parcel number from the Auditor record and use that same number when calling the Treasurer, Recorder, GIS Office or Map Office.
Power-user search help

Use Advanced Search without filtering out the right property

Highland County’s advanced tool can search multiple parcels by sale, location, land and residential characteristics. It is useful for comparable sales, neighbourhood research, farms and buyer or seller searches.

Advanced filters and when they are useful
Filter group
Available fields
Best use
Common mistake
Sales Criteria
Date range, price range, buyer, seller and valid-sale status.
Finding recent transactions or a specific buyer or seller.
Treating every transfer as a market sale.
Location Criteria
Tax district, township, school district and neighbourhood.
Keeping comparisons in a similar local market.
Selecting the wrong district because the mailing city looks familiar.
Land Criteria
Property class and acreage range.
Separating farmland, vacant land, residential or commercial parcels.
Comparing CAUV farmland with ordinary development land.
Residential Criteria
Year built, living area, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Finding broadly similar homes.
Using too many narrow filters in the first search.

Recommended advanced-search sequence

Choose one main goal Decide whether you are researching a sale, location, farm class or residential comparison.
Set a broad location Select the township, taxing district or school district when it genuinely matters.
Add only one or two property characteristics For example, use living area plus year built rather than every bedroom and bathroom field.
Run the broad result set Review how many parcels appear before adding another filter.
Open individual parcels Verify actual condition, acreage, improvements and sale circumstances.
Zero-dollar sale warning: Highland County sales reports can include transfers with a reported amount of zero or a nominal amount. These may represent exempt, family, trust or multi-parcel transactions rather than an ordinary market sale.
Failed-search recovery

No Highland County property result found?

Try these fixes in order instead of repeatedly entering the same exact query.

Owner search returned nothing Use the surname alone, then try a former owner, trust, estate or business name.
Owner name was entered First Last Reverse it to the official Last First order.
Address search failed Keep the house number and street name but remove the direction and street type.
Parcel search failed Remove punctuation and check zero versus the letter O.
The property recently sold Search the seller and then check the Recorder’s records.
The address is rural or unassigned Search the road name, owner or Map Office parcel data instead.
The parcel was split or combined Search the old parcel number and contact the Map Office for the new configuration.
The mailing city seems wrong Verify the township, tax district, school district and map location.

Prepare this before calling the Auditor

Complete property or road address
Current and former owner names
Parcel number, when known
Approximate transfer date
Township or taxing district
Screenshot of the failed search
Auditor call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address or road]. The current or prior owner may be [name], and I have [old parcel number, deed reference or nearby intersection]. Can you help confirm whether it was transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Call Auditor: 937-393-1915 Email the Auditor
Property-record decoder

Understand the parcel record before relying on it

Common Highland County parcel fields explained
Field
Meaning
Practical next action
Parcel number
The county identifier for the taxable parcel.
Use it for maps, bills, deeds, surveys and forms.
Owner name
The public ownership name currently displayed.
Use the recorded deed when legal ownership proof is required.
Property address
The situs or physical location associated with the parcel.
Compare it with the GIS and Map Office record.
Township
The civil township associated with the parcel.
Use it to refine map, planning and comparable-sale questions.
Taxing district
The combination of local levies and jurisdictions affecting the property.
Use the exact district in the tax estimator.
Market value
The Auditor’s estimate of fair market value.
Review parcel facts and valid sales before disputing it.
Assessed value
Generally 35% of market value in Ohio.
Do not confuse assessed value with the final tax bill.
Land class and acreage
The recorded property use and parcel area.
Check CAUV, homesite, woodland and split information.
Building details
Recorded age, living area, rooms and improvements.
Document material errors with photographs, permits or measurements.
Sale history
Prior and current transfer information.
Review the deed and whether the transaction was a valid sale.
Special assessments
Charges separate from ordinary property-tax levies.
Ask the responsible agency or Treasurer what the charge covers.

Check these facts before questioning value

Acreage and land class
Living area and building footprint
Year built and condition
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Garage, barn and outbuildings
Recent valid sale
CAUV or owner-occupancy status
Damage, demolition or new construction
Value calculation reminder: Ohio assessed value is generally 35% of market value, but the final bill also depends on effective tax rates, reduction factors, credits and special assessments.

The Auditor’s official information section explains real-estate valuation, new-construction review, Board of Revision work and the relationship between market and assessed values.

Open official property information
GIS, surveys and parcel changes

Use Highland County maps without treating them as surveys

Micro steps for the Auditor Map

Find the parcel number first Copy it from the Auditor Search to avoid relying on an uncertain rural address.
Open the official Map Search or navigate to the parcel location.
Zoom close enough to see parcel context Countywide map views can hide small lots and detail.
Compare the parcel with roads and surrounding tracts Confirm that the map parcel number matches the Auditor record.
Open parcel details when available Highland County Map Office parcel sheets may include acreage, township, taxing district, surveys and deed-book references.
Move to a survey or deed for legal work Do not use the displayed line alone for construction or a boundary dispute.
GIS and tax maps are useful for
  • Locating rural parcels
  • Finding nearby tracts
  • Reviewing township and road context
  • Finding survey references
  • Preparing parcel-split questions
They cannot prove
  • Exact ground corners
  • Legal ownership
  • Buildable area
  • Setback or septic approval
  • Whether an encroachment exists
Boundary warning: Highland County’s GIS disclaimer says the data is a graphic representation and is not a substitute for field work by a qualified professional. Do not place a fence, structure, driveway or utility using an online parcel line alone.

Map Office help for surveys, splits and legal descriptions

The Highland County Map Office maintains tax maps and offers applications for adjoining-landowner changes, agricultural or recreational parcels, minor or large lots and certain parcel splits without septic approval.

Map Office

937-393-9964

mapoffice@co.highland.oh.us

Location
119 Governor Foraker Place
Suite 206
Hillsboro, OH 45133
Hours

Monday–Friday

7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

After identifying the parcel, use the Auditor Map for a visual check and the Map Office for survey, split or legal-description questions.

Open Auditor GIS Map Open Map Office resources Read Tax Map information
Sales and market research

Find recent sales and build better comparisons

Highland County provides a summary Sales Report, valid sales lists by date range and Advanced Search filters for sale date, price, buyer, seller and valid-sale status.

Use the Sales Report for a market overview

Choose a date range Use a period close to the valuation date or purchase decision.
Review sale and parcel counts One transaction can include more than one parcel.
Compare median and average price A few large transactions can make the average misleading.
Open the matching parcels Review acreage, use, building details and whether the price was allocated across multiple parcels.
Export CSV when useful Save the criteria and parcel numbers with the exported data.

Choose meaningful comparable sales

Similar township or market area
Similar property class and use
Similar acreage and homesite
Similar building size and age
Similar condition and outbuildings
Recent arm’s-length sale
Multi-parcel sale tip: The same sale price may appear against several parcels in one transfer. Do not treat that full price as the value of each individual parcel.
Valid-sale check: Family transfers, gifts, trust changes, foreclosures, nominal consideration and related-party transactions may not represent open-market value.
Open Sales Report Open valid sales lists Use Advanced Search
Current 2026 tax help

Check tax dates, payments and delinquency

First-half due date March 13, 2026

Published deadline has passed.

Second-half due date July 31, 2026

Confirm the live amount before paying.

Pay by phone 1-844-920-3600

Use the official Treasurer route.

Micro steps for online payment

Find the correct parcel first Match the parcel number and address in the Auditor Search.
Check mortgage escrow Confirm whether a lender has already scheduled or completed the payment.
Open the official Treasurer page Use the county page rather than a search-engine advertisement.
Select “Pay Bill Here” The Treasurer page links to the authorised payment service.
Verify parcel, amount and processor fee Review every detail before submitting the payment.
Save confirmation Keep the transaction number, amount, date and parcel number.
Recheck posting Contact the Treasurer when an authorised payment does not appear on the account.

Use the Delinquency Report carefully

The Auditor Delinquency Report can display parcel number, taxpayer, certified year, vacancy indicator and a listed delinquent amount. The amount can change as penalties, interest, payments or corrections are processed, so the Treasurer must confirm the payoff or payment arrangement.

Same-name warning: Do not assume that a delinquency belongs to a person based on the taxpayer name alone. Match the parcel number and property location.
Call the Auditor for
  • Market and assessed value
  • Taxing district
  • Tax Estimator questions
  • Owner occupancy, Homestead or CAUV
  • Board of Revision
Call the Treasurer for
  • Current amount due
  • Payment methods and posting
  • Receipt questions
  • Penalty or delinquency
  • Payoff or payment-plan information
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need to confirm the current second-half balance, whether any payment has posted, the accepted payment method and whether there is a delinquent amount or other charge.”
Open official Treasurer page Call Treasurer: 937-393-9951 Open Delinquency Report Open Tax Estimator
Recorder document workflow

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and releases

The Auditor property record helps identify a parcel and transfer. The Recorder controls the actual deed, mortgage, lien, easement, release and other recorded real-estate documents.

Search recorded documents step by step

Copy clues from the Auditor record Save the current owner, former owner, parcel number, sale date and deed or book-page reference.
Open the official Recorder page Use its Records Search link rather than a paid document reseller.
Search grantor and grantee Search current and previous owners, including alternate spellings, trusts and business names.
Narrow by document type and date Use deed, mortgage, lien, release or easement and an approximate recording period.
Open the index and image Compare names, recording date, legal-description clues and references with the parcel.
Ask about certified copies Confirm what the receiving lender, court or agency requires.

Current Recorder fees and recording warnings

Published Highland County Recorder details
Item
Published rule
Practical action
One- or two-page document
$39 recording fee under rates effective January 1, 2025.
Confirm the page count and current rate before visiting.
Additional pages
The published schedule increases by $8 for each additional page.
Count every page, including exhibits.
Marginal notation
$4 per reference.
Identify every related reference.
Non-standard document
An additional $20 may be charged when applicable Ohio document standards are not met.
Review formatting before notarisation and submission.
Payment method
Cash or check only for recordings; credit cards are not accepted.
Bring the correct method and exact current amount.
After 3:30 p.m.
Documents received after 3:30 p.m. are held for the following business day.
Arrive earlier for same-day recording consideration.
Return-mail requirement: The Recorder says documents that must be mailed back after recording should include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Title warning: Finding a deed or mortgage online does not prove that title is clear. Purchases, ownership disputes, unreleased liens, estates and complicated easements may require professional title or legal review.
Recorder phone

937-393-9954

recorder@co.highland.oh.us

Physical address
119 Governor Foraker Place
Suite 108
Hillsboro, OH 45133
Hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Open Recorder instructions Open records search
Board of Revision workflow

Challenge an incorrect Highland County property value

A Board of Revision complaint must address market value or another specific assessment issue. The Board does not simply lower taxes because a bill increased.

Review the property record first

Acreage and property class
Living area and building footprint
Year built and condition
Garage, barn and other improvements
Recent valid sale
Comparable sales
Damage or demolition
CAUV or exemption status

Choose the correct complaint form

Highland County Board of Revision forms
Form
Use
Preparation reminder
DTE 1
Complaint against the valuation of real property.
State the current value, requested value and evidence.
DTE 1M
Complaint for a manufactured or mobile home taxed like real property.
Confirm the home’s taxation method.
DTE 2
Complaint against an assessment issue other than market value.
Explain the specific non-market-value issue.

Prepare and file the complaint

Confirm the tax year Make sure the complaint addresses the correct valuation year.
Download the current form Use the Highland County forms page rather than an old copy saved from another county.
Explain the requested change State why the present value is incorrect and what value the evidence supports.
Attach evidence Use a recent valid sale, appraisal, comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates or proof of incorrect parcel facts.
File between January 1 and March 31 A late complaint may not receive a value hearing for that filing period.
Keep proof of submission Save a dated copy and confirm receipt with the Auditor.

Evidence that addresses a real value issue

Useful evidence by property problem
Problem
Useful evidence
Weak approach to avoid
Recent purchase
Closing statement, contract, deed and proof of sale conditions.
Using only an online home-value estimate.
Incorrect building data
Measurements, photographs, plans and permits.
Saying the record is wrong without naming the field.
Poor condition
Dated photographs, inspection reports and repair estimates.
General statements about maintenance.
Comparable-sales argument
Similar valid sales near the valuation date.
Selecting only the lowest sale prices.
Farm or woodland
Use, acreage, structures, CAUV facts and relevant market comparisons.
Comparing productive farmland with ordinary vacant lots.
Important limit: The Board reviews market value or the assessment issue stated in the complaint. Tax rates and reduction factors are established separately under Ohio law.
Board of Revision call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] for tax year [year]. I believe the value is incorrect because [sale, record error, condition or comparable evidence]. Can you confirm the correct complaint form, filing deadline and evidence requirements?”
Read official BOR information Open current complaint forms
Credits, exemptions and agricultural land

Check owner occupancy, Homestead and CAUV

Common Highland County property-relief programmes
Programme
Main purpose
Key requirement
Form or action
Owner Occupancy
Reduction for a qualifying owner-occupied principal residence.
Own and occupy the home; restrictions apply to rentals, entities and excess acreage.
DTE 105C for real property or DTE 56 for qualifying manufactured homes.
Homestead Exemption
Tax relief for eligible senior, disabled, veteran or surviving-spouse homeowners.
Principal residence plus current statutory eligibility.
Use DTE 105A, 105I, 105K or related documents.
CAUV
Values qualifying agricultural land according to agricultural use.
Generally 10 acres or more, or qualifying agricultural income for a smaller tract.
DTE 109 initial application and DTE 109A annual renewal.
Damaged Property
Requests valuation relief after qualifying property damage or destruction.
Document the date, cause and extent of damage.
DTE 26 for real property.

Owner Occupancy Tax Reduction

Highland County says the owner must own and occupy the home as the principal residence. The reduction does not apply to rental property, homes occupied by someone other than the owner, many entity-owned properties, primarily commercial units, certain manufactured homes or excess acreage over one acre.

Filing timing: The county information page says owner-occupancy applications may be filed between January 1 and the first Monday in June. Check the tax bill first because the parcel may already receive the reduction.

Homestead Exemption

Highland County provides Homestead forms for eligible senior citizens, permanently and totally disabled homeowners, qualifying disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses. Income limits and exemption amounts can change, so use the current form rather than relying on an old threshold shown in saved material.

CAUV agricultural-use valuation

Basic qualification routes
  • More than 10 acres devoted to qualifying commercial agricultural production
  • Or less than 10 acres with qualifying gross agricultural income
  • The farm qualifies based on use; the owner does not need three years of ownership
  • Certain timber land requires an approved forest-management plan
Filing responsibilities
  • $25 initial application fee
  • Initial filing before the first Monday in March
  • Annual renewal before the first Monday in March
  • No annual renewal fee
  • Three-year recoupment can apply after disqualification or withdrawal
CAUV accuracy warning: The county states that knowingly providing false application information can create criminal liability, and failure to renew or a non-qualifying use can trigger recoupment.

Useful form finder

Common Auditor forms and their purpose
Form
Use
Preparation reminder
DTE 105C
Owner-occupancy reduction for real property.
Confirm that the property is the principal residence.
DTE 105A
General Homestead application for eligible seniors, disabled persons and surviving spouses.
Check the current income and documentation rules.
DTE 105I
Disabled-veteran Homestead application.
Prepare VA certification and required service documents.
DTE 109
Initial CAUV application.
Include the $25 initial fee and agricultural-use details.
DTE 109A
Annual CAUV renewal.
Return it before the first Monday in March.
DTE 26
Destroyed or damaged real-property deduction request.
Document the damage date, cause and extent.
DTE 100
Real-property conveyance fee statement.
Complete sale and owner-occupancy information accurately.
DTE 102
Statement of conveyance for CAUV property.
Use when qualifying agricultural property transfers.

After identifying the correct programme and form, download it from the official Forms page, complete every applicable field and confirm the filing deadline with the Auditor.

Open official Auditor forms Read Homestead, CAUV and occupancy guidance
Conveyance and parcel changes

Prepare a deed transfer, parcel split or combination

A real-estate transfer can involve the Auditor, Map Office or Engineer, Recorder and Treasurer. Gather the property documents before visiting so they can be reviewed in the proper order.

Use the Conveyance Fee Calculator correctly

Count the parcels in the transaction Do not assume that one deed always contains one parcel.
Enter the total sale price or consideration Use the figure required by the conveyance statement.
Run the calculation The official calculator includes the parcel-transfer component.
Compare with the current DTE 100 or exemption form A qualifying exempt transfer may use DTE 100EX rather than an ordinary fee statement.
Confirm before recording The calculator is planning help; the Auditor determines the accepted conveyance amount.

Prepare these documents and details

Current deed and prior recording reference
Complete legal description
Every parcel number
Survey or plat when required
DTE 100 or DTE 100EX
Grantee mailing address
Homestead or CAUV transfer forms
Treasurer payment or delinquency status
Do not copy a legal description from GIS. Use the complete recorded deed or a properly prepared survey description.
Transfer call script “I am preparing a transfer involving parcel [number]. The transaction includes [sale, exemption, split, combination, Homestead or CAUV]. Can you confirm the required forms, map or legal-description review and conveyance process?”
Open Conveyance Fee Calculator Open conveyance forms Open parcel-split resources
Contacts, hours and visit planning

Contact the correct Highland County property office

Highland County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Contact
Address and hours
Auditor
Search, values, calculations, forms, Homestead, CAUV and BOR.
937-393-1915
Fax: 937-393-3854
abutler@co.highland.oh.us
119 Governor Foraker Place, P.O. Box 822, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Treasurer
Tax payment, balance, receipt and delinquency.
937-393-9951
Fax: 937-393-5852
treasurer@co.highland.oh.us
P.O. Box 824, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and recorded documents.
937-393-9954
recorder@co.highland.oh.us
119 Governor Foraker Place, Suite 108, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Map Office
Tax maps, surveys, parcel splits and legal-description questions.
937-393-9964
mapoffice@co.highland.oh.us
119 Governor Foraker Place, Suite 206, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
GIS Office
GIS data, map viewer and technical mapping questions.
937-393-9546
gmartin@co.highland.oh.us
119 Governor Foraker Place, Suite 206, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Bring or include this information

Parcel number
Property or road address
Current and former owner names
Relevant tax year
Deed or recording reference
Form or programme name
Short description of the problem
Photographs, records or screenshots
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need help with [search, value, tax payment, deed, map, exemption or transfer]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official tool, form or office should I use next?”
County-border check

Could the parcel be in a neighbouring county?

Highland County’s official website links to surrounding counties because a road, mailing address or school district near a boundary can make a property difficult to locate in the expected county.

Adams County

Useful for property near Highland County’s southeastern boundary.

Open Adams County property-search guide
Ross County

Useful for parcels near the northeastern Highland County boundary.

Open Ross County property-search guide
Record limitations

What online property records cannot prove

Useful for
  • Parcel identification
  • Owner and address research
  • Value and building review
  • Map and sale comparison
  • Finding the correct office
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership and marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Buildable area or permit approval
  • Unreleased liens and easements
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Privacy and accuracy warning: Do not identify or contact a person from a same-name result alone. Confirm the parcel and use public property information responsibly.
Ten practical answers

Highland County property search FAQs

Where can I search Highland County property records?

Use the official Highland County Auditor Search page. It supports basic searches by owner name, parcel number and property address, plus advanced filters for sales, taxing districts, townships, school districts, acreage and residential characteristics.

How do I search Highland County property by owner name?

Enter the owner’s surname first because the official field uses Last First order. Add the first name only when the result list is too broad, then verify the parcel number and property location.

Can I search a Highland County parcel by address?

Yes. Enter the house number and main street name. If no result appears, remove the directional abbreviation, street type, punctuation and unit information before searching again.

Why is a recently purchased property still listed under the previous owner?

The Auditor database, GIS map and Recorder index may update at different times. Search the previous owner and check the Highland County Recorder’s records search before assuming that the deed was not recorded.

What is the difference between market value and assessed value in Highland County?

Market value is the Auditor’s estimate of fair market value. Ohio taxable assessed value is generally 35 percent of market value and is used with the parcel’s tax rates, reduction factors, credits and special assessments.

Are Highland County GIS parcel lines legal property boundaries?

No. GIS and tax-map lines are useful for reference, but they do not replace a recorded deed, subdivision plat, survey or field work by a qualified professional.

When are Highland County property taxes due in 2026?

The official Highland County Treasurer page lists March 13, 2026 as the first-half due date and July 31, 2026 as the second-half due date. Confirm the current balance before paying.

How do I challenge an incorrect Highland County property value?

Review the property record, collect supporting evidence and file the correct Board of Revision form. Highland County accepts valuation complaints from January 1 through March 31.

How do I find a Highland County deed or mortgage?

Use the Highland County Recorder’s official records-search link. Search the current and previous owner as grantor or grantee, then narrow by document type and recording date.

Who should I call about a Highland County property-tax payment?

Call the Highland County Treasurer at 937-393-9951 for payment, balance and delinquency questions. Call the Auditor at 937-393-1915 for property values, parcel records, owner occupancy, Homestead, CAUV and Board of Revision questions.

Information checked July 27, 2026: Search fields, advanced filters, sales tools, parcel count, office contacts, 2026 tax deadlines, Recorder fees, Map Office services, Board of Revision dates, Auditor forms, owner-occupancy guidance and CAUV rules were checked against Highland County’s official government websites.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Highland County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Engineer, Map Office, GIS Office or Board of Revision. Confirm live balances, filing deadlines, legal descriptions, recorded documents and eligibility 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.

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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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