Perry County Auditor Property Search: Records & GIS

Perry County, Ohio · Parcel search, GIS, taxes, deeds, values and forms

Search Parcels, Values & Maps

Search Perry County property records by owner, address or parcel number, then use the detailed record to review appraised value, acreage, legal information, buildings, sales, tax history, payments and tax distributions.

This guide also explains the 2026 Triennial Update, advanced sales filters, approximate GIS boundaries, current tax deadlines, Recorder limitations, property-value complaints and the forms used for Homestead, owner occupancy, CAUV and transfers.

Match the parcel number and location before relying on a record. A same-name owner can hold several parcels. Online GIS boundaries are approximate tax-map information and do not replace a deed, title examination or professional survey.

Quick answer: use the official Auditor search first

Open the Perry County Auditor search, enter one owner surname, simplified address or parcel number, open the matching parcel, and save its parcel number. Use that identifier for the GIS map, Treasurer payment search, Recorder index, forms and Board of Revision.

1 Search broadly Use one surname, simple address or parcel number.
2 Verify the parcel Match its address, township and parcel number.
3 Open the full record Review value, buildings, sales, taxes and legal data.
4 Move to the right office Treasurer, Recorder, GIS or Board of Revision.

Ten quick Perry County property facts

Search types Owner, parcel and address
Advanced filters Sales, districts, acreage and buildings
Parcel records About 31,000 county parcels
GIS purpose Approximate tax mapping
2026 update Taxes payable in 2027
Tax estimator 2025 taxes payable in 2026
Auditor phone 740-342-2074
Treasurer phone 740-342-1235
Main office 212 S. Main St.
Office hours Monday–Friday, 8–4

Once you have one reliable search value, use the official Auditor search. Start with the simple search before opening Advanced Search because an incorrect extra field can exclude the correct parcel.

Choose the property task you need

The guide is organized around real actions rather than a directory of unexplained links.

Office-routing guide

Which Perry County office handles your question?

Use the Auditor to identify and understand the parcel. Use the Treasurer to pay taxes, the Recorder to research recorded documents and the Board of Revision to challenge a value.

Correct office or tool for each property task
What you need
Correct office or tool
What it provides
Important limit
Owner, parcel, address or property value
Auditor Search
Ownership display, appraisal, land, buildings, sales, taxes and parcel card.
Owner display is not legal title proof.
Parcel location or nearby tracts
Auditor GIS Map
Approximate parcel boundaries, roads and spatial context.
Not a legal boundary survey.
Tax payment, current balance or delinquency
Treasurer
Tax collection, payment posting and delinquent-tax administration.
The Auditor does not collect the payment.
Deed, mortgage, release, lien or mineral-rights research
Recorder / AVA Index
Volume and page indexes plus access to public recorded documents.
Actual images are not available online.
Recent valid sales
Sales Report / Advanced Search
Date, price, buyer, seller, district and property-characteristic filters.
Not every transfer is an arm’s-length sale.
Estimated 2026 tax liability
2025 Tax Estimator
Estimate of 2025 property taxes due and payable in 2026.
Not the live Treasurer balance.
Challenge market value, CAUV or classification
Board of Revision
Formal complaint and evidence-review process.
The Board cannot hear a complaint merely about tax rates.
Homestead, owner occupancy or CAUV
Auditor Forms
Current applications, certificates, transfer statements and instructions.
Each benefit has different eligibility rules.
Fastest workflow: Save the parcel number before making a call. It prevents staff from having to identify the property from a common owner name or incomplete rural address.
Research and comparison filters

Use Advanced Search without excluding the right parcel

Advanced Search is useful for sales, neighbourhood and comparable-property research. It is usually not the best starting point for one known property.

Available Advanced Search criteria
Filter group
Available criteria
Best use
Mistake to avoid
Sales
Sale dates, sale-price range, buyer, seller and valid-sale status.
Recent market research or appeal evidence.
Assuming every recorded transfer is a market sale.
Location
Tax district, township, school district and neighbourhood.
Limiting results to a comparable local market.
Choosing the wrong district from memory.
Land
Property class and acreage range.
Farm, vacant-land and acreage comparisons.
Comparing CAUV farmland with ordinary development land.
Residential
Year built, living area, bedrooms, full baths and half baths.
Finding physically similar homes.
Adding so many filters that no property qualifies.

Build an advanced search in this order

Choose one geographic filter Begin with township, school district, tax district or neighbourhood.
Add a reasonable sale-date range Use dates close to the valuation date you are researching.
Select valid sales when appropriate Exclude transactions that do not reflect ordinary market exposure.
Add one or two physical characteristics Use acreage, living area, age or property class.
Run the search before adding more filters Narrow gradually instead of creating an overly restrictive query.
Open each comparison parcel Compare the detailed record rather than relying only on the result list.
Search troubleshooting

No Perry County property result found?

Owner search returned nothing Use the surname only. Try a trust, estate, business name, prior owner or alternate spelling.
Address search failed Keep the house number and street name but remove directions, suffixes and punctuation.
Parcel number failed Remove separators and check for a zero-versus-letter-O error.
The property recently sold Search the seller’s name and check the Recorder’s AVA index for the transfer.
It is a new house or new split Search the parent parcel, developer, previous landowner or nearby road.
The address is rural Use the GIS viewer to locate the tract visually and inspect surrounding parcels.
The record disappeared The parcel may have been split, combined, transferred or renumbered.
The mailing address differs Verify the physical location, township and parcel number rather than mailing-city wording.

Prepare this information before calling

Full property address
Current and previous owner names
Parcel number, if available
Approximate sale date
Township or nearby road
Old deed or tax-bill reference
Auditor call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address or road]. The owner may be [name], and I have [old parcel number, deed reference or nearby intersection]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Parcel-record decoder

Understand what each property-record section means

Perry County parcel sections explained
Section
What it may show
Practical next action
Owner and mailing
Current public owner display and mailing address.
Use the recorded deed when legal ownership proof is needed.
Appraised value
County estimate of open-market property value.
Compare property facts and valid sales before disputing it.
Deeded acres
Acreage associated with the parcel record.
Review the deed or survey if acreage or boundaries are disputed.
Valuation
Current and historical land, building and total values.
Check whether a change relates to construction or a countywide update.
Legal
Legal-description clues and recording references.
Use the complete recorded deed for legal work.
Residential
House characteristics such as age, area, rooms and condition.
Report material factual errors with supporting evidence.
Improvements and yard items
Garages, barns, sheds, pools and other improvements.
Check whether removed or damaged structures remain listed.
Land and agricultural
Land class, acreage and agricultural-use information.
Review CAUV status and soil-based values where applicable.
Sales
Recorded transfers, prices and parties.
Determine whether the transaction was a valid market sale.
Tax
Tax-bill details associated with the parcel.
Use the Treasurer payment search for the live balance.
Tax payments
Payment information imported into the parcel system.
Confirm posting or delinquency directly with the Treasurer.
Tax distributions
Full-year distribution of tax dollars among public entities.
Use it to understand where the parcel’s taxes are allocated.

Check these property facts before requesting a correction

Acreage and property class
Living area and building footprint
Year built and condition
Basement and finished area
Garages, barns and sheds
Demolished or damaged structures
Most recent valid sale
Owner-occupancy, Homestead or CAUV status
Home-improvement distinction: Perry County lists ordinary repair work such as painting, replacing existing plumbing, repairing siding and replacing a furnace separately from value-adding work such as additions, new decks, extra bathrooms, finished basements, new garages, barns and in-ground pools.
Current 2026 value issue

Understand the 2026 Triennial Update

Perry County’s tentative 2026 Triennial Update values have been approved for public review. The updated values reflect changes in the local real-estate market and affect taxes payable in 2027—not the current 2026 collection.

2025 Tax Estimator

Estimates tax year 2025 property taxes due and payable in 2026.

2026 tentative value

Represents the current three-year market update.

2027 payment effect

The 2026 updated value affects taxes payable during 2027.

Why values can change without a property visit

Ohio requires a full countywide reappraisal every six years and a market update at the three-year midpoint. The three-year update uses market and valid-sales analysis rather than a complete physical reinspection of every property.

Appraisers currently working in the county

Identification details: The Auditor states that field appraisers documenting new construction wear yellow safety vests, carry official identification badges and use clearly marked vehicles. Complete and return any information card left at the property as accurately as possible.

How to review a tentative value now

Search the parcel Open the current property record and note the tentative value.
Check property characteristics Review acreage, class, buildings, living area, age and condition.
Review valid local sales Compare recent arm’s-length sales with similar location and property characteristics.
Collect evidence of errors or condition Use photos, measurements, estimates, permits, demolition records or an appraisal.
Call the Auditor The published Perry County Fair walk-in dates of July 20–22, 2026 have passed, so call 740-342-2074 for current review options.
Do not compare the wrong years. The 2025 Tax Estimator relates to taxes payable in 2026. The tentative 2026 Triennial Update affects taxes payable in 2027.
GIS and boundary research

Use the Perry County parcel map correctly

Find the parcel in Search first Copy the parcel number instead of relying on a complex rural address.
Open the official MAP tool Search or navigate to the property.
Zoom close to the parcel Boundary and road context become clearer at neighbourhood scale.
Compare nearby parcels Use the map to identify adjoining properties and possible parent parcels.
Match the parcel number Confirm that the selected map parcel matches the detailed Auditor record.
Use legal records for exact boundaries Move to the deed, plat or survey when a boundary affects construction, access or ownership.
GIS is useful for
  • Locating rural tracts
  • Viewing adjoining parcels
  • Checking road relationships
  • Finding a likely parent parcel
  • Preparing a survey or deed question
GIS cannot prove
  • Exact corner locations
  • Legal ownership
  • Mineral ownership
  • Access or easement rights
  • Whether construction is permitted
Official boundary warning: Perry County says its GIS maps and boundary data are maintained for tax purposes and represent approximate boundaries. The property deed legally describes the boundary, and exact lines should be verified on site by a licensed surveyor.

After saving the parcel number and understanding these limits, open the official parcel map.

Market and appeal research

Find valid sales and comparable properties

Perry County publishes weekly valid-sale lists and provides Advanced Search filters for sale dates, prices, buyers, sellers, districts, acreage and residential characteristics.

Build a useful comparable-sales set

Match location
  • Township or village
  • School or tax district
  • Neighbourhood
  • Road and market setting
Match the property
  • Residential, agricultural or other class
  • Acreage
  • Year built
  • Living area and condition
Match the transaction
  • Recent sale date
  • Valid market sale
  • No family or gift transfer
  • No major financing distortion

Do not use these as automatic comparables

Family or trust transfer
Gift or nominal-price transfer
Sheriff or foreclosure sale
Partial-interest transfer
Sale of several parcels together
Property with a different use or condition
Hilly or rural-property tip: Two properties with similar acreage may not be comparable when road access, topography, utilities, productive soils, mineral rights, buildings or developable area differ.

Use the valid-sales lists after deciding the appropriate date range. Open individual parcel records to compare physical facts.

Current 2026 tax help

Check the current bill, deadline and tax estimate

Second-half due date August 14, 2026

Confirm the live balance before paying.

First 10 late days 5% penalty

Published Treasurer rule.

After 10 late days 10% penalty

Published Treasurer rule.

Use the Tax Estimator correctly

The official calculator estimates 2025 property taxes due and payable in 2026. It does not estimate manufactured or mobile homes that are not taxed as real property.

Find the parcel’s appraised value Use the value displayed in the current property record.
Select the correct tax district Copy the district from the parcel rather than choosing a nearby district.
Select the property type Choose residential/agricultural or commercial/industrial as appropriate.
Add eligible reductions Select owner occupancy and the correct Homestead option only when applicable.
Calculate and save the assumptions Record the value, district, property type and reductions used.
Compare with the Treasurer’s live bill The estimator is planning help and not proof of the current amount due.

Pay or search the actual tax bill

Open the Treasurer-authorized Pay Taxes search Use the payment link provided by the Perry County Treasurer website.
Search with the parcel number Confirm the owner and property address before proceeding.
Review every year and installment Check for a prior balance, penalty or delinquency.
Confirm payment fees and method Read the payment screen before entering card or bank details.
Save the confirmation Record the amount, date, parcel number and confirmation number.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need to confirm the current second-half amount, whether any prior balance or penalty exists, and whether my payment has posted.”
Treasurer

Theresa Moore

Mailing address
P.O. Box 288
New Lexington, OH 43764
Recorded land documents

Find deeds, mortgages, releases and liens

The Auditor parcel record identifies the property. The Recorder maintains the land documents that establish title transfers, mortgage history, releases, easements and other recorded interests.

Use the Recorder index in the correct order

Copy clues from the Auditor record Save the current owner, previous owner, parcel number and transfer date.
Open the AVA index Search names and document types to obtain the volume and page reference.
Search both transfer directions Try grantor and grantee names, alternate spellings, trusts and spouses.
Record the index reference Save the document type, date, volume and page.
Contact the Recorder for the image or copy Perry County states that actual document images are not available online.
Use professional title help where necessary The Recorder cannot prepare documents, provide legal advice or conduct a mineral-rights title search for you.
Online limitation: AVA provides record listings and volume/page information. It does not provide the actual recorded document image.

Current Recorder fees and payment rules

Published Perry County Recorder charges
Charge
Published amount
Practical note
First two pages
$34
Base recording fee for the first two pages.
Each additional page
$8
Added after the first two pages.
Noncompliant margin
$20 additional
Applies when the document does not meet the stated margin requirements.
Marginal reference
$4 additional
Applies when a document needs a marginal reference.
Accepted payment
Cash or check
The Recorder says credit cards are not accepted.
Free fraud alert: Perry County offers a no-cost property fraud alert. The county says subscribers can be notified within 24 business hours after a document is recorded under the monitored name.
Interim Recorder

Kim Davis

Phone and fax

740-342-2494

Fax: 740-342-5539

Hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

After gathering the owner and transfer clues, open AVA for the index or contact the Recorder for a document copy and current payment instructions.

Board of Revision process

Challenge an incorrect property value

The Board of Revision can review market value, CAUV determinations and property classifications. It does not have authority to hear a complaint simply because the resulting property tax is high.

Choose the correct complaint form

Perry County Board of Revision forms
Form
Use it for
Key preparation point
DTE 1
Complaint against real-property market value.
List the owner, address, every parcel number, current value and requested value.
DTE 1M
Manufactured or mobile home taxed like real property.
Confirm the home is taxed as real property before using this form.
DTE 2
Assessment complaint involving an issue other than market value.
Explain the classification or CAUV issue clearly.

File the complaint correctly

Review the parcel record Identify the exact value or factual field being disputed.
Select the correct form Use DTE 1, DTE 1M or DTE 2 according to the issue.
List every affected parcel An incomplete parcel list can prevent the Board from reviewing the full property.
State a supported requested value Do not write only that the taxes are too high.
Attach property-specific evidence Use a sale contract, settlement statement, appraisal, photographs, estimates, income information or comparable sales.
File from January 1 through March 31 A USPS March 31 postmark is sufficient for a mailed complaint under the county’s published procedure.
Keep a complete copy Complaints and evidence are public records, and hearings are recorded.

Evidence that addresses the real issue

Recent arm’s-length purchase documents
Current fee-based appraisal
Comparable valid sales
Sale listing and purchase contract
Settlement statement
Photos of condition problems
Repair estimates and completed-work receipts
Commercial income and expense statements
Understand the possible result: The property owner carries the burden of proof. The Board can decrease the value, make no change or increase it. There is no filing fee, but a complaint can normally be filed only once during each three-year period unless an exception applies.
Tax-payment caution: Perry County explains that an owner may pay taxes based on the value claimed in a pending complaint, but interest and penalties can apply if the final value is higher. Discuss that choice with the Treasurer before underpaying.
BOR call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number] for tax year [year]. I believe the value is incorrect because [recent sale, factual error, condition or comparable evidence]. Can you confirm the correct complaint form and whether an exception to the three-year filing rule applies?”

After preparing the parcel list and evidence, use the official Forms and General Information pages to obtain the current complaint.

Tax savings and agricultural land

Check Homestead, owner occupancy and CAUV

Common Perry County property-tax programmes
Programme
Main purpose
Eligibility clue
Form
Owner Occupancy
2.5% reduction in taxes charged by qualifying levies.
Owner must occupy the home as the principal residence on January 1.
DTE 105C
Homestead
Shields part of a qualifying home’s market value from taxation.
Qualifying senior, permanently disabled owner or eligible surviving spouse.
DTE 105A and supporting forms
Enhanced Homestead
Additional benefit for qualifying disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses.
Total disability rating or qualifying first-responder spouse category.
DTE 105I or DTE 105K
CAUV
Values qualifying working farmland according to agricultural use and soil type.
10 or more acres, or smaller acreage meeting the $2,500 agricultural-income rule.
DTE 109
Damaged Property
Requests a value deduction for destroyed or damaged improvements.
Documented qualifying damage or removal.
DTE 26

Owner-occupancy reduction

The owner-occupancy credit is a 2.5% reduction against qualifying levies. The owner and spouse can receive it on only one principal residence. It does not apply to rental property, homes occupied by someone other than the owner, corporate or partnership ownership or primarily commercial units.

Homestead Exemption

Perry County describes Homestead as a tax-bill credit for qualifying seniors, permanently and totally disabled homeowners, certain disabled veterans and qualifying surviving spouses. The benefit is limited to the dwelling and up to one acre of land.

Do not rely on age alone. General senior and disability Homestead eligibility can include income and documentation requirements. Use the current application and supporting addenda from the county Forms page.

CAUV agricultural-use requirements

Land can qualify when
  • It has been devoted to commercial agricultural use during the prior three calendar years
  • The application covers at least 10 acres
  • Or a smaller tract averages at least $2,500 in annual gross agricultural income
  • Or qualifying conservation or land-retirement programme rules apply
Prepare evidence such as
  • Crop acreage and expected yield
  • Livestock numbers and market value
  • Agricultural-income records
  • Conservation-program documentation
  • Soil and land-use information

Useful forms on the official page

Form finder
Form
Use
Preparation reminder
DTE 109
Initial CAUV application.
Provide qualifying acreage, use and income evidence.
DTE 105A
Homestead for qualifying seniors, disabled persons and surviving spouses.
Review income and ownership requirements.
DTE 105E
Certificate of disability for Homestead.
Complete the required medical certification.
DTE 105I
Disabled-veteran Homestead application.
Attach the required disability and discharge evidence.
DTE 105K
Qualifying surviving spouse of a public-service officer.
Prepare the required eligibility documents.
DTE 105C
Owner-occupancy reduction.
The home must be the principal residence.
DTE 26
Destroyed or damaged real-property value deduction.
Document the date, cause and extent of damage.

After identifying the correct programme, use the official Forms page. Do not reuse a saved form from another county or an earlier year.

Conveyance and parcel changes

Transfer property or prepare a parcel change

Perry County accepts real-property and manufactured-home transfers by mail, in person and through e-filing. The Auditor will return incomplete submissions or documents with incorrect fees rather than holding them for correction.

Published conveyance charges

Transfer fee

$0.50 per parcel.

Conveyance fee

$4 per $1,000 of sale price, with a $4 minimum.

Prepare the transfer before submission

Complete deed or transfer document
Correct parcel numbers
Complete legal description
DTE 100 or DTE 100EX
DTE 101 for applicable Homestead transfer
DTE 102 for applicable CAUV property
Correct cash or check payment
Attorney or title help for legal questions
Submission cutoff: The Auditor states that no transfers are accepted after 4:00 p.m. Incomplete forms and incorrect fees will cause the submission to be returned.
Legal-advice limit: Auditor employees cannot complete conveyance or exempt forms, prepare deeds or advise users how to draft legal documents. Use a title company or attorney for document preparation.
Transfer call script “I am preparing a transfer involving parcel [parcel number]. It includes [sale, exempt transfer, Homestead, CAUV, split or manufactured home]. Can you confirm the correct DTE form, fee and submission method before I deliver it?”
Phones, address and visit planning

Contact the correct Perry County property office

Perry County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Contact
Address and hours
Auditor
Property search, values, tax calculations, BOR, forms, Homestead, CAUV and conveyance.
740-342-2074
Fax: 740-342-1627
212 S. Main St., P.O. Box 127, New Lexington, OH 43764
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Treasurer
Payments, current balance, delinquency, penalties and escrow.
740-342-1235
740-721-0118
Fax: 740-342-4710
212 S. Main St., Upper Level, P.O. Box 288, New Lexington, OH 43764
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed federal holidays.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements and fraud alerts.
740-342-2494
Fax: 740-342-5539
212 S. Main St., New Lexington, OH 43764
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
GIS
Parcel-viewer questions and tax-map data.
Contact the office before an in-person visit.

Include these details in a call or email

Parcel number
Complete property address
Current and previous owner names
Relevant tax year
Document or form name
Short explanation of the problem
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 property be in a neighbouring county?

Mailing addresses and rural roads near a county boundary can cause repeated failed searches. Confirm the county before assuming the parcel record is missing.

Morgan County

Useful for parcels near Perry County’s eastern and southeastern boundary.

Open Morgan County property-search guide
Muskingum County

Useful for properties near the northeastern county boundary or a Zanesville-area mailing address.

Open Muskingum County property-search guide
Fairfield County

Useful for parcels near western Perry County or a Lancaster-area jurisdiction.

Open Fairfield County property-search guide
Record limitations

What online property records cannot prove

Online records are useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing current value and property facts
  • Checking recorded-sale clues
  • Locating nearby parcels
  • Finding the correct county office
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership or marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Mineral rights
  • Easements and access rights
  • Construction, lending or purchase decisions
Accuracy and privacy warning: Do not identify, contact or publish claims about a person based only on a same-name property result. Confirm the parcel and use public property information responsibly.
Ten practical answers

Perry County property search FAQs

How do I search Perry County property records?

Use the official Perry County Auditor search. Begin with one owner surname, a simplified street address or the parcel number. Open the matching parcel and verify both its location and parcel number.

Can I search Perry County property by owner name?

Yes. Enter the owner name in last-name-first format. Start with the surname only, then add a first name when the results are too broad.

Why is a Perry County property not appearing by address?

The address may be formatted differently, recently assigned or associated with a rural route. Remove directions, street suffixes and punctuation, then try the parcel map or previous owner.

What information appears in a Perry County parcel record?

A detailed parcel record may include ownership, mailing address, appraised value, deeded acreage, valuation history, legal information, buildings, improvements, land, agricultural data, sales, taxes, payments and tax distributions.

What is the Perry County 2026 Triennial Update?

The 2026 Triennial Update is Perry County’s three-year market update between full reappraisals. Tentative 2026 values reflect market changes and will affect property taxes payable in 2027.

Are Perry County GIS parcel lines legally exact?

No. The county states that GIS boundaries are approximate and maintained for tax purposes. The deed is the legal boundary document, and exact lines should be verified by a licensed surveyor.

When are Perry County second-half property taxes due in 2026?

The Perry County Treasurer lists August 14, 2026 as the second-half property-tax deadline. A 5 percent penalty applies during the first 10 days after the deadline, followed by a 10 percent penalty.

How do I find a Perry County deed or mortgage?

Use the Recorder’s AVA index to obtain volume and page information. The county states that actual document images are not online, so contact or visit the Recorder to obtain copies and current fee information.

How do I challenge a Perry County property value?

File the correct Board of Revision complaint between January 1 and March 31. Include the owner, property address, parcel numbers, requested value and property-specific evidence. There is no filing fee.

Who should I call about Perry County property taxes?

Call the Treasurer at 740-342-1235 for payment, delinquency and balance questions. Call the Auditor at 740-342-2074 for parcel records, property values, tax calculations, forms, Homestead, CAUV and Board of Revision questions.

Information checked July 31, 2026: Search fields, parcel-record sections, the 2026 Triennial Update, tax-estimator year, Treasurer deadline and penalties, GIS disclaimer, Recorder services and fees, Board of Revision rules, conveyance fees and tax-saving forms were checked against official Perry County sources.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

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

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

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

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

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

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

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

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

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

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

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

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

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

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

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

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

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

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

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

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

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

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

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

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

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

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

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