Kenton County Property Search: PVA Records, Tax & GIS

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Kenton County, Kentucky · PVA, KCOR, GIS, tax, deed and appeal help

Search a Parcel and Route the Next Action

Find Kenton County property records by owner name, location, Parcel Identification Number, deed or subdivision, then review the assessment, property characteristics, transfer clues, maps and tax information connected with the parcel.

Kentucky calls its assessment office the Property Valuation Administrator—not the County Auditor. This guide explains how to search correctly and when to move from the PVA to the Sheriff, County Clerk, GIS or Board of Assessment Appeals.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Choose the correct office
Do not apply Ohio rules to a Kentucky parcel. Kenton County property is generally assessed at 100% of fair cash value as of January 1. The PVA determines value, the Sheriff collects current taxes, and the County Clerk records deeds and handles prior-year delinquent taxes.

Quick answer: use the Kenton County PVA

Start with the official PVA Property Search. Search by name, location, PIDN, deed or subdivision, open the likely property, confirm its PIDN and physical location, and save the complete record before checking tax bills, deeds, comparable sales or an appeal.

1 Search broadly Use one surname, simple address or PIDN.
2 Verify the parcel Match the PIDN and physical location.
3 Save the record Keep value, tax district and deed clues.
4 Route the next action PVA, Sheriff, Clerk or appeal office.

Ten Kenton County property facts

Assessment office Property Valuation Administrator
PVA Darlene M. Plummer
PVA phone 859-392-1750
Search fields Name, location, PIDN, deed or subdivision
Assessment date January 1 each year
Value standard 100% fair cash value
Current taxes Sheriff: 859-392-1800
Deeds and delinquency Clerk: 859-392-1650
Homestead 2025–26 $49,100 assessment reduction
Main government center 1840 Simon Kenton Way

Open the PVA search page after choosing one clean search value. Entering several details at once can remove a valid result when one name, suffix or address field differs from the county database.

Open official PVA property search Open Kenton County Online Records

Choose the property task you need

Each section solves a different property-record problem.

Kentucky office routing

Which office handles your property question?

Correct Kenton County office or tool
What you need
Correct office
What it provides
Important limit
Owner, location, PIDN or assessment
PVA
Property records, fair-cash value, characteristics, exemptions, maps and assessment review.
The PVA does not collect the tax payment.
Current-year tax bill or payment
Sheriff
Current tax collection, payment status, receipts and payment methods.
The Sheriff does not establish the assessment.
Prior-year delinquent tax
County Clerk
Collection after the Sheriff closes its annual collection period.
Additional fees and third-party certificate issues may apply.
Deed, mortgage, lien or plat
County Clerk
Recorded land documents, indexes, images and certified-copy services.
A public search is not a title opinion.
Parcel map or nearby property
PVA GIS
Land-record map, boundaries, property dashboard, sales maps and soils map.
GIS lines are not legal boundary proof.
Challenge the assessed value
PVA then Board of Assessment Appeals
Mandatory PVA conference followed by independent County Clerk-directed appeal.
The conference must happen before the Board appeal.
Homestead or disability exemption
PVA
Application, eligibility review and assessment reduction.
The property must meet ownership and occupancy rules.
Agricultural or horticultural use value
PVA
Special use-value application and agricultural soils resources.
It is not a complete exemption from property taxation.
Best sequence: Find the property through the PVA, copy its PIDN, save the assessment record and use that PIDN in every tax, deed, map, exemption or appeal question.
Kenton County Online Records

Use the KCOR free-access menu

KCOR connects property, tax and land-record research. The system may not display correctly on some phones, so use Chrome on a desktop or tablet when controls are cut off.

Open the free menu step by step

Open the KCOR homepage Read the disclaimer and access agreement before searching.
Select the black free-access button Do not enter a paid account unless you specifically need subscription features.
Complete the captcha Enter the displayed code and select the green Submit button.
Choose the correct inquiry Select property information, tax bills or the land-record option matching the task.
Search with one identifier Use owner, location, PIDN, deed, subdivision or bill information.
Select the numbered result In the tax-bill list, use the boxed number to open the detailed bill.

KCOR tax-bill search choices

Choose the correct KCOR tax search
Search
What to enter
Useful warning
Owner Name
Last name followed by first name.
Use the January 1 owner for the tax year.
Property Location
House number, street name, suffix and direction where applicable.
Remove fields one at a time when the exact address fails.
PIDN
Complete Parcel Identification Number.
This is normally the most precise search.
Account Number
Tangible personal-property account number.
This is generally for tangible bills, not ordinary real estate.
Bill Number
The tax bill identifier.
Confirm the year before relying on the amount.
Delinquent-status warning: KCOR warns that prior-year tax-bill payment or status information may stop updating after the bill becomes delinquent. Confirm a prior-year payoff directly with the County Clerk.
Open KCOR Read Sheriff tax-search steps
Search troubleshooting

No property result found?

Owner search failed Use the surname alone, then try an alternate spelling, trust, estate, LLC or previous owner.
Recent buyer is missing Search the person or entity that owned the parcel on January 1 of the tax year.
Address search failed Remove the direction, suffix, unit and punctuation while retaining the house number and road name.
New construction is missing Search the parent parcel, developer, landowner or subdivision.
Condominium search is unclear Use the PIDN, legal unit designation or condominium name rather than only the street address.
Parcel was divided or combined Search the earlier PIDN and ask the PVA whether a new PIDN was assigned.
Deed is visible but PVA is not updated Allow for processing time, then provide the deed reference and PIDN to the PVA.
Portal is cut off on mobile Use Chrome on a larger screen, rotate the device or use a desktop computer.

Prepare this before calling the PVA

Complete property location
Current and previous owner names
PIDN, if known
Deed book, page or instrument clue
Subdivision or condominium name
Approximate purchase or construction date
PVA call script “I am trying to identify the Kenton County property at [location]. The current or January 1 owner may be [name], and I have [PIDN, deed reference or subdivision]. Can you confirm the correct PIDN or whether the property was transferred, divided, combined or renumbered?”
Call PVA: 859-392-1750 Open PIDN request help
Kentucky property-card decoder

Understand the property record

Kenton County property fields explained
Field
Meaning
Practical next action
PIDN
The Parcel Identification Number assigned to the property.
Use it in every county search, call and form.
Owner
The ownership name currently associated with the PVA record.
Verify legal ownership through the recorded deed.
Property location
The physical or situs location.
Compare it with GIS and the deed description.
Mailing address
Where PVA or tax correspondence is directed.
Use the PVA mailing-address form when it is wrong.
Fair cash value
The PVA’s estimate of the property’s market value as of January 1.
Review characteristics and valid sales before disputing it.
Land value
The value assigned to the land.
Check acreage, location, use and agricultural status.
Improvement value
The value assigned to buildings and improvements.
Verify size, age, quality, condition and structures.
Deed or transfer
A clue connecting the property to a recorded ownership instrument.
Use the County Clerk or KCOR for the actual document.
Tax district
The combination of taxing jurisdictions applying to the property.
Use the actual bill for the final tax amount.
Exemption or use value
An approved Homestead, disability, agricultural or other special treatment.
Confirm that the status remains valid after ownership or use changes.

Kentucky assessment is not Ohio assessed value

Kenton County property is generally assessed at 100% of fair cash value as of January 1 unless it qualifies for an exemption or special use valuation. Do not reduce the PVA value to 35% when estimating Kentucky taxes.

Residential valuation factors
  • Location and neighborhood
  • Age and condition
  • Quality and construction
  • Garages, bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Building size and exterior dimensions
  • Valid arm’s-length sales
Useful correction evidence
  • Current photographs
  • Measurements or floor plans
  • Closing documents
  • Inspection or damage reports
  • Repair estimates
  • Comparable sales
Field-assessor verification: PVA field staff carry identification and may measure exterior improvements. Call 859-392-1750 when you want to verify a person claiming to represent the PVA.
Read residential assessment guidance Change a mailing address
GIS and map research

Use Kenton County GIS maps safely

The PVA publishes separate land-record, property-data, sales, boundary and agricultural-soils maps. Choose the map matching the question rather than expecting one viewer to answer everything.

Official Kenton County mapping tools
Map
Best use
Important limit
GIS Land Records
Locate parcels, roads and nearby land records.
Parcel outlines are not survey-quality boundaries.
Property Data Dashboard
Explore property and assessment information spatially.
Verify final facts in the PVA record.
Residential Sales Dashboard
Search broader residential sales by area.
A sale must still be checked for validity and comparability.
Residential Comparable Sales
Find nearby residential sales around a selected location.
Nearby does not automatically mean comparable.
Condominium Sales
Compare condominium transactions separately from houses.
Match unit type, building and condition.
Boundaries Map
Review city and jurisdiction boundaries.
Confirm regulatory questions with the responsible city or agency.
Agricultural Soils Map
Research parcels by soil classification.
The map does not approve agricultural use valuation by itself.

Micro steps for parcel-map research

Copy the PIDN from the property search A PIDN is usually more reliable than a complicated address.
Open the land-record map Search or zoom to the known parcel location.
Select the parcel Confirm that the map PIDN matches the PVA record.
Turn on only useful layers Keep the map readable by limiting unnecessary overlays.
Compare nearby parcels Use surrounding properties for context, not automatic valuation conclusions.
Use legal records for boundary work Obtain the deed, plat and professional survey when exact lines matter.
Boundary warning: Do not locate a fence, structure, driveway, easement or utility from an online GIS line. Use a recorded plat or deed and obtain a professional survey when the ground location matters.
Open official GIS map list
Value and buyer research

Find meaningful comparable sales

The PVA uses market, cost and income approaches where appropriate. Residential assessments consider valid arm’s-length transactions and differences in age, location, quality, condition, garages, bedrooms and bathrooms.

Match location
  • Same city or nearby market area
  • Similar street and access
  • Comparable school and jurisdiction influence
  • Similar river, urban or rural setting
Match property
  • House, condominium, commercial or land type
  • Similar age and building size
  • Similar condition and quality
  • Similar lot and improvements
Match transaction
  • Recent sale near the assessment date
  • Normal market exposure
  • No related-party arrangement
  • No foreclosure or partial-interest distortion

Transfers that may be misleading

Family or gift transfer
Trust or estate restructuring
Foreclosure or forced sale
Partial ownership interest
Several parcels sold together
Major condition difference
Different property use
Sale too remote from January 1
Condominium tip: Use the condominium sales tools rather than comparing a unit with nearby detached houses. Building, floor, unit size, parking and association differences can materially affect value.
Open sales and comparable maps Read PVA valuation factors
2026 assessment appeal status

The 2026 formal appeal deadlines have passed

PVA conference deadline May 18, 2026

Ended at 4:15 p.m.

County Clerk appeal deadline May 20, 2026

Ended at 4:00 p.m.

Action now Contact the PVA

Discuss factual corrections and future review options.

Mandatory first step: A property owner must complete a conference with the PVA before filing with the independent Kenton County Board of Assessment Appeals.

How the assessment appeal works

Review the PVA property record Identify the specific assessment or property fact being challenged.
Submit the Review Request during the conference period A conference may occur through correspondence or by appointment.
Provide the burden of proof Submit factual evidence with the Review Request.
Complete the PVA conference The PVA explains the valuation and records the conference result.
Obtain Conference Record Form 62A307 This proves the mandatory PVA conference occurred.
File with the County Clerk if unresolved The Board of Assessment Appeals operates independently of the PVA.
Use the state appeal only after the local Board A further appeal may be available through the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals.

Evidence that addresses the assessment

Match the evidence to the valuation issue
Issue
Useful evidence
Weak approach
Recent purchase
Closing statement, contract, deed and sale-condition details.
Quoting only an automated online estimate.
Incorrect building data
Measurements, floor plans, permits and photographs.
Saying the card is wrong without naming the field.
Poor condition
Dated photographs, inspection reports and repair estimates.
General maintenance complaints.
Comparable sales
Similar valid sales near the January 1 assessment date.
Selecting only the lowest nearby prices.
Commercial property
Income, expense, occupancy, lease, cost and market documentation.
Using residential sales for a commercial assessment.
PVA review call script “I am reviewing PIDN [number] for assessment year [year]. I believe the record or value is incorrect because [sale, property fact, damage or comparable evidence]. The 2026 formal deadlines have passed. Can you explain any factual-correction process and when the next review period will open?”
Read official appeal process Call PVA: 859-392-1750 Open County Clerk information
Current and delinquent taxes

Check the tax year before paying

Kenton County uses different collection offices depending on the tax year. The Sheriff collects the active annual bill. After the Sheriff closes collection, unpaid bills transfer to the County Clerk.

Current annual collection schedule

Kenton County Sheriff property-tax schedule
Payment period
Amount
Practical action
October 1–November 1
Face amount less 2%
Pay during the discount period when the bill is available.
November 2–December 31
Face amount
Confirm payment posting before year-end.
January 1–January 31
Face amount plus 5%
Contact the Sheriff for the live amount.
February 1–April 15
Face amount plus 10% penalty and 10% Sheriff add-on
Do not calculate the amount manually.
After Sheriff collection closes
Additional Clerk, attorney, interest or certificate costs may apply
Contact the County Clerk for a delinquent payoff.

Current position on August 6, 2026

Unpaid 2025 bill

The Sheriff’s collection period has ended. Contact the County Clerk at 859-392-1650.

Upcoming 2026 bill

Check KCOR and the Sheriff in the fall. Do not assume a new bill is available before the county posts it.

Tax-sale urgency: A delinquent certificate may be offered or sold to a third party. Contact the Clerk immediately to learn who controls the certificate and the current redemption amount.

Micro steps to check a tax bill

Open KCOR Choose the free-access menu and complete the captcha.
Select Tax Bill Inquiry Choose owner, location, PIDN, tangible-account or bill-number search.
Confirm the tax year Do not confuse a current bill with a prior-year delinquency.
Match the PIDN and location Avoid paying a same-name owner’s bill.
Call the correct collector Sheriff for current-year collection; Clerk for prior-year delinquency.
Save the receipt Retain the date, amount, tax year, PIDN and payment confirmation.

Payment choices during Sheriff collection

In person at Covington or Independence
Check, cash or card at the Sheriff office
Check or cash at participating Heritage Bank locations
Mail a check to the Sheriff payment address
Online card or electronic-check payment
Mortgage-company escrow payment
City-tax warning: A county tax payment does not necessarily pay a separate city tax. Kenton County publishes individual city tax-collection contacts; Morning View is listed as having no city property tax.
Tax call script “I am calling about PIDN [number] at [location] for tax year [year]. Can you confirm whether your office still controls the bill, the exact amount due, whether a payment has posted and the approved payment method?”
Open Sheriff tax information Check tax-bill instructions Open delinquent-tax office
County Clerk land records

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and plats

The PVA property record helps identify the parcel, but the County Clerk maintains the recorded deed and other land instruments.

Search recorded property documents

Copy PVA clues Save the PIDN, current owner, previous owner, transfer date and deed reference.
Open the Clerk’s real-estate page Review public-access, record-room and document-request choices.
Use KCOR for May 1991 forward Search available online land records using the names and recording clues.
Search both transfer directions Try the seller or grantor and buyer or grantee.
Narrow by document type and date Look for deed, mortgage, release, lien, easement or plat.
Use the record room for older documents KCOR states that older records are available in Covington or Independence record rooms.
Request a certified copy when required Ask the receiving lender, court or agency whether an ordinary image is acceptable.

Record access and copy details

Kenton County land-record access choices
Need
Access method
Important detail
Property or deed index from May 1991 forward
KCOR online records
Read the disclaimer and choose the appropriate access level.
Older land document
Covington or Independence record room
Prepare names, approximate date and property location.
Certified land-document request
County Clerk online or office request
The Clerk lists $5 plus 50 cents per page after five pages for certified land requests.
Open-record request outside routine land lookup
Written Clerk request
The Clerk states a response is generally made within five business days.
Legal title conclusion
Attorney or title professional
County indexing does not replace a title examination.
Fraud-detection option: The County Clerk offers a free fraud-detection service. Register the name variations under which you hold property so newly indexed activity can be flagged.
Real Estate and Recording

859-392-1650

Covington
1840 Simon Kenton Way
Covington, KY 41011
Independence
5272 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
Open Clerk real-estate services Open KCOR land records Open Clerk contact information
Senior and disability relief

Apply for the $49,100 Homestead exemption

For the 2025 and 2026 assessment years, Kentucky’s maximum Homestead exemption is $49,100. The amount is deducted from the eligible home’s assessed value before property tax is calculated.

Age-based route
  • At least one qualifying owner is 65 during the tax year
  • Owner occupies and maintains the property as a residence
  • Ownership and occupancy apply as of January 1
  • Proof of age and residency is required
Disability-based route
  • Classified as totally disabled under a qualifying program
  • Disability classification maintained for the assessment period
  • Disability payments received under that classification
  • Award and current-benefit evidence may be required

Application steps

Confirm ownership and January 1 occupancy The property must be the applicant’s qualifying residence.
Select age or disability eligibility Use the route matching the applicant’s circumstances.
Gather proof Prepare Kentucky identification and any required disability award or benefit records.
Find the PIDN Use the property search or tax bill.
Submit the PVA application The application must be made during the year for which the exemption is sought.
Verify the tax-bill effect Confirm that the approved exemption reaches the Sheriff’s tax system.
2026 deadline: Kenton County states that a disability application must be made before December 31. Do not wait until the last business day to gather award and benefit documentation.
Turning 65 in 2026: The PVA says there is no need to wait until the birthday to begin the application process during the eligible year.
Read Homestead requirements Read disability requirements Open the application
Agricultural and horticultural use value

Check whether land qualifies for use valuation

Agricultural or horticultural valuation can reduce the taxable land value by assessing qualifying land according to its use rather than its ordinary fair-cash development value. It is not a complete tax exemption.

Basic Kenton County agricultural-use definitions
Land use
Basic acreage rule
Examples
Agricultural land
At least 10 contiguous acres
Livestock, poultry, crops, tobacco or timber production.
Aquaculture
At least 5 contiguous acres
Commercial aquatic production meeting the legal definition.
Horticultural land
At least 5 acres
Commercial garden, orchard, fruits, nuts, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants.
Government agricultural program land
Depends on qualifying agreement
Land meeting state or federal agricultural-program requirements.

Application micro steps

Confirm the parcel and acreage Use the PIDN, deed and GIS map to identify each property.
Document the commercial use Prepare crop, livestock, aquaculture or horticultural information.
Complete a separate application for each parcel Do not combine unrelated PIDNs on one submission.
File on or before March 1 The 2026 filing date has passed; contact the PVA regarding the next eligible assessment year.
Retain proof of filing Keep the application and supporting acreage or use records.
Report ownership or use changes Do not assume special valuation continues automatically after a material change.
Purchase warning: When buying property already receiving agricultural or horticultural valuation, contact the PVA before assuming the classification, acreage or use will continue unchanged.
Read agricultural-use rules Open land-use application Open agricultural soils map
Business property and address forms

Handle tangible property and record corrections

Useful PVA forms by task
Need
Form or resource
Important timing or detail
Change property mailing address
Mailing Address Change Form
Include the owner and PIDN.
Verify an official property address
Request for Verification of Address
Include the relevant PIDNs; processing or map fees may apply.
Request a PIDN
PIDN Request Form
Search existing PIDNs and deed references first.
List business tangible property
2026 Personal Property Tax Return
Kentucky’s general listing deadline is May 15.
Apply for organizational exemption
Application for Exemption from Property Taxation
Answer every question and include required attachments.
Request PVA public records
PVA Open Records Request
Describe the records and preferred inspection or copy format.
Small tangible-property rule: The PVA says a return is generally not required when all taxable tangible personal property at an address has a combined fair-cash value of $1,000 or less. Confirm the current facts before relying on this exception.
Open all PVA forms Read tangible-property guidance
Phones, locations and visit planning

Kenton County property contacts

Contact the office that controls the action
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location and hours
PVA
Assessment, property search, GIS, Homestead, disability, agriculture and review.
859-392-1750
Fax: 859-392-1770
Covington: 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 3300
Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
PVA Independence
PVA customer assistance at the Independence location.
859-392-1750
5272 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed 1–2 p.m.
Sheriff
Current-year tax bills, payments and receipts.
Covington: 859-392-1800
Independence: 859-392-1882
Suite 1200, 1840 Simon Kenton Way or 5272 Madison Pike
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
County Clerk
Deeds, records, Board appeals and prior-year delinquent taxes.
Real Estate: 859-392-1650
Main: 859-392-1600
Covington or Independence
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Bring or include these details

PIDN
Property location
Owner name
Assessment or tax year
Deed or document reference
Form or exemption name
Short explanation of the issue
Supporting evidence
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about PIDN [number] at [location]. I need help with [assessment, tax bill, deed, map, exemption or appeal]. The current public record shows [brief fact]. Which official tool, form or office should I use next?”
Ohio-side parcel check

Could the property be across the Ohio River?

A Cincinnati-area mailing address or property search can be confused with Kenton County. Kentucky and Ohio use different assessment offices and tax systems.

Hamilton County, Ohio

Use the Ohio Auditor guide when the property is north of the Ohio River or recorded in Cincinnati or another Hamilton County jurisdiction.

Open Hamilton County Auditor property-search guide
Accuracy and legal limits

What the online record cannot prove

Online records help with
  • Finding a property and PIDN
  • Reviewing the PVA assessment
  • Locating tax-bill information
  • Finding map and sale tools
  • Identifying deed-search clues
Get additional verification for
  • Legal title and ownership
  • Exact boundary locations
  • Unreleased liens or easements
  • Zoning or building approval
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse, contact or publish conclusions about a person from a same-name property result. Confirm the PIDN and use public information lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Kenton County property search FAQs

Does Kenton County Kentucky have a county auditor?

Kentucky uses the title Property Valuation Administrator, or PVA, for the elected official who assesses property and maintains property information. The Kenton County PVA is the correct office for assessments, property records, maps and exemptions.

How do I search Kenton County property by owner name?

Open the official PVA property search or KCOR free-access menu. Begin with the owner’s last name, add the first name only if necessary, and verify the result using the property location and PIDN.

What is a Kenton County PIDN?

PIDN means Parcel Identification Number. It is the county identifier used to connect a parcel with PVA records, tax bills, deeds, maps, forms and office inquiries.

Why does a Kenton County tax bill show the former owner?

Kentucky property is assessed to the person who owned it on January 1 of the tax year. A later buyer may appear as an in-care-of recipient, but the January 1 owner can remain the taxpayer of record for that year’s bill.

Is Kenton County property assessed at 35 percent of market value?

No. Unlike Ohio’s assessed-value system, Kentucky generally requires property to be assessed at 100 percent of fair cash value as of January 1 unless an exemption or special valuation program applies.

Are Kenton County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS parcel lines help locate and compare property but do not replace a recorded deed, plat or professional boundary survey.

How do I appeal a 2026 Kenton County assessment?

The formal 2026 conference period ended May 18, 2026, and the County Clerk appeal deadline was May 20, 2026. A conference with the PVA is mandatory before an appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals. Contact the PVA about factual corrections and future appeal dates.

Where do I pay Kenton County property taxes?

The Kenton County Sheriff collects current-year county property taxes. After the Sheriff closes collection in April, unpaid bills transfer to the County Clerk for delinquent-tax collection.

How do I find a Kenton County deed or mortgage?

Use Kenton County Online Records or the County Clerk’s real-estate services. KCOR states that online land-record coverage begins in May 1991; older documents are available through the Covington or Independence record rooms.

What is the Kenton County Homestead exemption for 2026?

The Kentucky Homestead exemption for the 2025 and 2026 assessment years is $49,100. Eligible applicants generally must be at least 65 or totally disabled and must own and occupy the residence as of January 1.

Information checked August 6, 2026: Office roles, current elected officials, PVA search fields, KCOR instructions, assessment rules, 2026 appeal dates, tax-collection schedule, Homestead amount, disability rules, agricultural-use requirements, GIS tools, land-record coverage, office contacts and hours were checked against Kenton County, Kenton County PVA, Sheriff, County Clerk and Kentucky Department of Revenue sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Kenton County PVA, Sheriff, County Clerk, Board of Assessment Appeals or Kentucky Department of Revenue. Confirm live assessments, tax balances, delinquent payoffs, filing deadlines, 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.

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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