Pierce County Auditor Property Search: Records, Tax & GIS

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Pierce County, Washington · Parcels, taxes, GIS, sales and recorded deeds

Search Parcels, Taxes, Maps & Deeds

Find a Pierce County property by its 10-digit parcel number, street address or owner name, then review assessed value, taxes, property characteristics, sales and map information in the official Assessor-Treasurer portal.

This guide also explains when to leave the parcel system and use PublicGIS, the Auditor’s recorded-document index, the Board of Equalization or the tax-exemption team—without treating one portal as the answer to every property question.

Read the quick answer Follow search steps Find a deed or lien
Do not use the wrong office. Pierce County’s Assessor-Treasurer maintains parcel, value and tax information. The Auditor records deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and maps. PublicGIS provides visual map context but does not establish a legal boundary.

Quick answer: which Pierce County tool do you need?

Start with ATIP when you need a parcel number, ownership display, assessed value, taxes, sales or property facts. Use PublicGIS for map layers and location research. Use the Auditor’s recorded-document search for deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, covenants and recorded maps.

1 Identify the parcel Search ATIP and copy all 10 parcel digits.
2 Review the record Check value, tax, property and sales details.
3 Open the map Use PublicGIS for layers and nearby context.
4 Find the document Search the Auditor by name, number and date.

Ten fast Pierce County property facts

Parcel identifier 10 digits
Main parcel system ATIP
Official map PublicGIS
Property inventory About 350,000 parcels
Assessor phone 253-798-6111
Recording phone 253-798-7440
First-half tax April 30, 2026
Second-half tax November 2, 2026
Online documents Records back to 1984
Value appeal No county filing fee

To perform the search, open ATIP, choose parcel, address or owner criteria, enter one clean search value and confirm the result’s parcel number and physical location before reviewing taxes or paying.

Open official ATIP property search Open county property-resource page

Jump to the exact property task

Use the section matching the question you need to solve.

Most important distinction

Assessor-Treasurer vs Auditor vs GIS

The phrase “Pierce County Auditor property search” can describe several different tasks. Use the office that actually controls the information or action.

Correct Pierce County office or tool for each property task
What you need
Use
What it provides
Important limit
Parcel number, owner display or assessed value
Assessor-Treasurer / ATIP
Property characteristics, assessed value, taxes, sales and account information.
The owner display is not a title opinion.
Tax amount, payment or posting status
ATIP / Assessor-Treasurer / Finance
Current balance, payment methods, receipts and collection help.
A value estimate is not the current payment balance.
Parcel map, zoning or environmental context
PublicGIS / About My Property
Map layers, aerials, districts, utilities and available land-use information.
Parcel graphics are not legal survey boundaries.
Deed, mortgage, lien, easement or covenant
Auditor Recording
Recorded-document index, available images and certified-copy ordering.
Primary index does not search by address or parcel number.
Survey monument or benchmark
GIS Survey Control
Monument and control-point research.
Does not replace a property-specific survey.
Challenge assessed market value
Board of Equalization
Independent review of whether value exceeds fair market value.
Cannot change levy rates or decide hardship claims.
Senior or disability tax relief
Assessor-Treasurer Exemptions
Applications, document lists, renewals and status-change help.
Eligibility depends on age/disability, income, ownership and residence.
Best workflow: Search ATIP first, copy the 10-digit parcel number, save the owner and property facts, and then use those details to choose GIS, Recorder, payment or appeal resources.
Failed-search recovery

No Pierce County parcel result found?

Try these fixes in order before assuming the parcel is unavailable.

Parcel number failed Confirm all 10 digits, including leading zeroes, and remove spaces or punctuation.
Complete address failed Keep only the house number and main street name, then add direction or suffix later.
Owner search failed Search the surname, trust, LLC, estate or former owner without extra punctuation.
The property recently sold Search the seller, then use the Auditor index to confirm the recorded deed.
The parcel was split or combined Search PublicGIS around the old location and contact the Assessor-Treasurer with the former parcel number.
The address is inside a city Pierce County assigns addresses only in unincorporated areas; a city may control the official address format.
It is a condominium Verify the individual unit parcel rather than relying only on the complex’s street address.
It is a mobile home Mobile-home records may be handled differently from ordinary tax-parcel polygons and require a separate account lookup.

Prepare this before calling

Full or partial parcel number
Complete site address
Current and former owner names
Approximate transfer date
City or unincorporated location
Screenshot of the failed search
Assessor-Treasurer call script “I am trying to identify the active parcel at [address]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [full or partial parcel number]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Call Assessor-Treasurer: 253-798-6111 Check addressing and property resources
Parcel-result decoder

Understand value, tax and property fields

Common ATIP property fields explained
Field
What it means
Practical next action
Parcel number
The unique 10-digit identifier for the tax parcel.
Use it for tax, map, appeal and owner-alert questions.
Owner name
The ownership name currently displayed by the Assessor-Treasurer.
Use the recorded deed for legal ownership or title research.
Site address
The physical address associated with the property.
Compare it with PublicGIS and city or county addressing records.
Mailing address
The address used for owner and tax correspondence.
File an address-change request if it is wrong.
Assessed value
The county’s estimate of 100% fair market value for the assessment year.
Compare the value date, property facts and market evidence.
Land value
The assessed portion attributed to land.
Check lot size, location, access and development limitations.
Improvement value
The assessed value attributed to buildings and other improvements.
Verify square footage, age, quality, condition and remodel data.
Tax code area
The combination of taxing districts and levy rates applying to the parcel.
Do not compare a tax rate with a property in another code area.
Tax balance
The amount currently posted to the account.
Verify payment posting before a deadline or real-estate closing.
Sales history
Recorded or reviewed property-transfer information.
Check whether the sale was arm’s length before using it as a comparable.
Exemption status
A tax exemption, frozen value or other benefit associated with the parcel.
Confirm continuing eligibility and renewal requirements.

Assessment year is not the same as tax-payment year

Pierce County’s appeal instructions explain that an assessment is based on market evidence before the January 1 assessment date and becomes the basis for taxes due the following year. For example, 2026 assessment data generally supports taxes payable in 2027.

Before questioning value: Check the parcel number, lot size, building area, year built, quality, condition, remodel information, view influence, access and other physical facts.

Recent remodel or new construction

New construction and remodel work can be added to the assessment roll during the assessment year. Compare the percentage of completion and effective valuation date before concluding that the property record is wrong.

Read assessment and appeal guidance Reopen the parcel record
2026 payment guide

Check Pierce County tax dates, fees and payment status

Statements mailed February

Not receiving a statement does not remove late charges.

First-half or full payment April 30, 2026

Past deadline.

Second-half payment November 2, 2026

Current 2026 county deadline.

Normal statutory date October 31

Moves to the next business day when required.

Small-bill rule: When the full annual tax is $50 or less, the entire amount is due by April 30. When it exceeds $50, it may generally be paid in two installments.

Online and phone payment fees

Published electronic-payment charges
Method
Published vendor fee
What to prepare
Practical warning
Credit card
2.35% of the tax payment.
10-digit parcel number and card details.
The fee appears separately from property tax.
Visa debit
$3.50 per payment.
Parcel number and eligible Visa debit card.
Confirm the system identifies it as Visa debit.
Electronic check
$0.50 per payment.
Routing number and bank-account number.
A wrong bank digit can cause a failed payment.
Automated phone
Same applicable processor fee.
Parcel number; call 253-798-3333.
Save the confirmation number.

Micro steps for online payment

Search the parcel in ATIP Match all 10 digits and the property address.
Review the current posted balance Confirm whether the account shows first-half, second-half, full-year, interest or other charges.
Check mortgage escrow Ask the lender whether it has already scheduled or made the payment.
Select the official payment option Use the payment function reached from ATIP or the county Tax Bills & Payments page.
Review the processor fee Compare credit, Visa debit and e-check charges before authorizing.
Save the confirmation Record parcel number, amount, payment date, method and confirmation code.
Verify successful processing Check your bank or card and recheck ATIP; the county warns posting can take up to three business days.

Other payment routes

Mail ordinary payments
Pierce County Finance Department
P.O. Box 11621
Tacoma, WA 98411-6621

Include the payment stub or write the parcel number clearly.

Pay in person

Finance Cashier: 1501 Market St., Suite 120, Tacoma, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Assessor-Treasurer: 2401 S. 35th St., Room 142, Tacoma, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Payment-posting help: Call Finance at 253-798-7554 when a mailed or electronic payment has not appeared. Have the parcel number, payment date, amount and proof ready.
Open official tax-payment instructions Review electronic-payment rules Call automated payment system
GIS and land research

Use PublicGIS without mistaking it for a survey

PublicGIS lets users build customized maps and review parcel, district, utility, environmental and other county layers. “About My Property” can help with basic zoning and environmental information.

PublicGIS micro steps

Copy the 10-digit parcel number Search ATIP first so the map lookup does not depend on an inconsistent address.
Open PublicGIS Enter the parcel number or address in the map search.
Zoom to the selected parcel Some detailed layers remain unavailable until the map is sufficiently close.
Turn on only relevant layers Use parcel, aerial, district, utility or environmental layers one group at a time.
Compare ATIP and map identifiers Confirm the parcel number and location match before printing or sharing the map.
Move to a recorded map or survey when needed Legal boundary or construction decisions require more than the PublicGIS parcel graphic.
PublicGIS is useful for
  • Parcel location and nearby-property context
  • Aerial imagery
  • City, school, fire and other districts
  • Available utilities and infrastructure layers
  • Environmental or land-use research
  • Printing a reference map
PublicGIS cannot prove
  • Exact boundary corners
  • Legal ownership
  • Whether an easement was released
  • Buildability or permit approval
  • The absence of every lien or covenant
  • Marketable title
Construction warning: Do not position a fence, structure, driveway, septic component or utility from a PublicGIS parcel line. Review the deed, recorded plat or survey and obtain professional verification where required.

Survey monuments and downloaded parcel data

Pierce County also provides Survey Control and Monuments tools and an Open Data Portal. Parcel polygons are updated frequently, but a recent data update still does not transform the map into a legal survey.

Open PublicGIS Open About My Property Compare official map applications
Market and appeal research

Find comparable Pierce County property sales

Use the county Sales Search after identifying the subject parcel. A nearby transaction is not automatically comparable simply because it has a similar sale price.

Build a useful comparison

Match location
  • Same appraisal area when possible
  • Similar neighborhood influence
  • Comparable access and view
  • Same or similar land-use constraints
Match the property
  • Property type and use
  • Building size and style
  • Age, quality and condition
  • Lot size and improvements
Match the transaction
  • Sale before the assessment date
  • Arm’s-length market exposure
  • No unusual financing
  • No foreclosure, gift or partial interest

Evidence worksheet

Subject parcel number
Comparable parcel numbers
Sale dates and prices
Building-area differences
Lot and location differences
Condition or repair adjustments
Appeal tip: Compare actual sale evidence, not the assessment amounts assigned to neighboring parcels. The Board of Equalization does not accept assessment-to-assessment comparisons as proof of market value.

After defining the location, property and date criteria above, use the official Sales Search and save each parcel number you rely on.

Open official Sales Search Review acceptable appeal evidence
Auditor-recorded documents

Find deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and maps

The Auditor’s Recording Department maintains the recorded-document index. Use ATIP first to find the owner and parcel, but use names, recording number and recording date in the Auditor’s primary index.

Critical search limitation: Pierce County states that the primary recorded-document index does not search by parcel number or property address. A parcel-linked document list may also be incomplete.

Recorded-document search workflow

Copy clues from ATIP Save current owner, former owner, sale date, parcel number and any document reference.
Open the Auditor’s Recorded Documents page Review document availability and choose Search for Recorded Documents.
Acknowledge the search disclaimer The county warns that only a title company can determine ownership or vested interest.
Search by name Try current and prior owners, both spouses, trusts, companies and alternate name formats.
Add recording date or number Narrow the result with the approximate transfer date or Auditor File Number.
Match document type and legal clues Confirm deed, mortgage, release, lien, easement, covenant, map or another instrument.
Order a certified copy only when needed Ask the lender, court, agency or professional whether an uncertified image is sufficient.

What is available online?

Pierce County Auditor online document availability
Record group
Online access
Practical use
Deeds, contracts and mortgage documents
Index and available images.
Ownership transfer, financing and release research.
Covenants and easements
Index and available images.
Property restrictions, access and maintenance obligations.
Recorded maps
Map search and available images.
Plats, surveys and recorded map research.
Foreclosure documents
Index and available images.
Trustee and foreclosure-document research.
Liens and lien satisfactions
Index only for privacy reasons.
Locate the index, then request an allowed copy.
Judgments and powers of attorney
Index only.
Identify possible records for further request.
Historical online range
Records available online back to 1984.
Contact Recording for older or unavailable material.

Current recording and copy fees

Common Auditor fees published for planning
Service
Published amount
Important note
Standard recording, first page
$303.50
Confirm document-specific exceptions before submitting.
Each additional page
$1.00
Multiple document titles can affect the total.
Certified copy, first page
$3.00
Each additional page is $1.00.
Uncertified photocopy
$1.00 per page
Some restricted images require a mailed or office request.
Staff record search
$8.00 per hour
Copy fees are additional.
Appointment tip: Recording appointments are recommended. Appointments are served first, and walk-in standby tickets depend on capacity.

After collecting names, dates and recording clues, open the official Recorded Documents page. Enter the search only after reading the disclaimer and understanding that a parcel-linked list may not be complete.

Open Recorded Documents guide Open Auditor records search Verify recording and copy fees
Board of Equalization

Appeal an incorrect Pierce County assessed value

The Board of Equalization is independent of the Assessor-Treasurer. Its role is deciding whether the assessment exceeds 100% of fair market value.

2026 deadline note: Pierce County’s current 2026 notice states that affected property owners have until August 25 to appeal. Always use the deadline printed on the current value notice.

General filing deadline

File within 60 days of the mailing date on the value-change notice or by July 1 of the assessment year, whichever is later. A later specific date printed on the notice controls that filing cycle.

Prepare the petition correctly

Confirm the assessment year Use the year shown on the value-change notice, not simply the year the tax will be paid.
Enter the exact 10-digit parcel number Only one parcel number is allowed on each petition.
Use the approved state petition Letters or reformatted substitutes are not accepted as the petition.
Sign and date the form Use the correct signature section for real or personal property.
Attach the value notice Include the Real Property Value Notice or applicable manufactured-home notice.
Attach market evidence Use comparable sales, contractor bids, appraisal evidence or documents affecting development potential.
File single-sided documents Mail or hand-deliver them to the Board; the Board states that email filing is not accepted.

Evidence the Board can consider

Useful evidence
  • Comparable sales of similar property
  • Independent appraisal
  • Contractor bids or cost-to-cure estimates
  • Easement or development-cost documents
  • Evidence of incorrect physical characteristics
Arguments it cannot decide
  • Amount of property tax owed
  • Tax levy rates
  • Personal hardship
  • Percentage value increase alone
  • Assessments assigned to other properties
Additional evidence: Pierce County says later evidence may generally be provided at least 21 days before the hearing. Do not hold your strongest documents until the hearing date.
Board of Equalization call script “I am preparing an appeal for parcel [10-digit number] for assessment year [year]. My notice was mailed on [date]. Can you confirm my deadline, the correct petition, delivery method and the last date for additional evidence?”
Open Board of Equalization instructions Call the Board: 253-798-7415
Property-tax relief

Check senior, disability and other exemption options

No application fee: Pierce County warns residents not to pay third-party companies simply to appeal a value or apply for the Senior and People with Disabilities exemption. County applications are free.

Senior and People with Disabilities exemption

Main 2026 eligibility factors
Requirement
Published 2026 rule
What to prepare
Age
At least 61 by December 31 of the previous year.
Government-issued identification.
Disability
Unable to be gainfully employed due to disability.
Physician, Social Security or qualifying VA documentation.
VA disability
80% or higher for the current published 2026 rules.
VA award letter.
Income
$64,000 or less after allowable deductions for 2026 eligibility.
Taxable and non-taxable household-income records.
Residence
Principal home, owner occupied more than six months each year.
Ownership and residency information.
Land
Principal residence and up to five acres may qualify.
Parcel information showing the homesite.
2027 change: Pierce County states that the income threshold is scheduled to increase to $85,000 and the qualifying VA disability percentage is scheduled to decrease to 40% beginning with the 2027 tax year.

How the exemption can help

  • The residence value may be frozen for tax-calculation purposes.
  • Qualifying applicants may be exempt from various excess, special and regular levies.
  • The Assessor-Treasurer still establishes the property’s annual market value.
  • Taxes are calculated using the lesser applicable market or frozen value.
  • Renewal is required at least once every six years or when requested.
  • Income or eligibility changes must be reported in non-renewal years.

Apply without missing documents

Confirm the correct programme Exemption and deferral are separate. A deferral creates a state lien that must later be repaid.
Use the official eligibility page Check age or disability, ownership, residence and income requirements.
Gather identity and income records Include documents for the applicant, spouse, domestic partner and qualifying co-owner where required.
Complete the online or paper application Answer every household, ownership, residence and deduction question.
Save submission proof Keep the application date, uploaded files and any county confirmation.

Other relief programmes

Property-tax deferral

Available to some seniors or people with disabilities under separate age and income limits. The state pays eligible taxes and records a lien.

Destroyed property

May provide an adjustment when qualifying property is destroyed or materially damaged.

Other classifications

Current Use, historic property, farm machinery, nonprofit property and certain home improvements have separate programmes.

Check senior and disability exemption Compare all exemption programmes Call exemption help: 253-798-6111
Ownership updates and fraud alerts

Correct a mailing address and monitor recorded activity

Change an owner mailing address

Open the Name and Address Change form Enter the parcel number and current owner information.
Provide the correct mailing address Include complete street, city, state and ZIP information.
Attach support for a name change Pierce County requires a recorded-document number such as a deed, probate document, excise affidavit or dissolution record.
Submit by the accepted method The county lists email, fax or mail for the completed request.

Sign up for the free Owner Alert service

Owner Alert emails the subscriber when a document is recorded with a matching registered name, parcel number, subdivision or condominium. It does not prevent fraud, but it can help the owner respond faster.

Register up to 10 name or property variations
Confirm the verification email
Use maiden, trust or business-name variations
Review every alert’s Auditor File Number
Expect legitimate refinance-related documents
Call Recording when a document is unclear
Owner Alert cannot reverse fraud. If an unknown document appears to affect the property, review the image and contact law enforcement, an attorney or an appropriate title professional. The Auditor cannot provide legal representation.
Open name and address change help Sign up for free Owner Alert
Phones, hours and visit planning

Contact the correct Pierce County property office

Pierce County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Contact
Hours and location
Assessor-Treasurer
Parcel search, values, tax statements, exemptions and general property questions.
253-798-6111
Fax: 253-798-3142
2401 S. 35th St., Room 142, Tacoma, WA 98409
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Auditor Recording
Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, maps, copies and recording requirements.
253-798-7440
2401 S. 35th St., Room 200, Tacoma, WA 98409
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; appointment recommended.
Board of Equalization
Independent assessed-value appeals.
253-798-7415
2401 S. 35th St., Room 176, Tacoma, WA 98409
8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Finance property payments
Payment posting, refund status and in-person tax payments.
General: 253-798-8678
Posting: 253-798-7554
1501 Market St., Suite 120, Tacoma, WA 98402
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
GIS
PublicGIS, county map layers and GIS data questions.
253-798-2725
2702 S. 42nd St., Suite 201, Tacoma, WA 98409
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Summer counter hours: The Assessor-Treasurer states that its front counter closes from noon to 1:00 p.m. during June, July and August, while phone lines remain open. The office also opens at 9:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month for staff training.
Universal property call script “I am calling about parcel [10-digit number] at [property address]. I need help with [search, assessed value, tax payment, map, deed, exemption or appeal]. The online record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official tool, form or office should I use next?”
Another Washington property guide

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Use this related guide when the property is in Franklin County and you need the correct Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, TaxSifter or GIS workflow.

Open the Franklin County WA property-search guide
Important limitations

What Pierce County online property records cannot prove

Online tools are useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing assessed value and taxes
  • Finding recent sales
  • Viewing map context
  • Locating recorded documents
  • Preparing questions for county staff
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership or vested interest
  • Marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Buildability or permit approval
  • Unreleased liens and easements
  • Purchase, financing or legal decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, contact or accuse a person based only on a matching owner name. Verify the parcel, recorded documents and relevant dates before relying on public information.
Ten practical answers

Pierce County property search FAQs

Where do I search Pierce County property records?

Use the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Information Portal, known as ATIP, for parcel ownership displays, assessed values, taxes, property characteristics and comparable sales.

Is the Pierce County Auditor the property assessor?

No. The Assessor-Treasurer maintains parcel values and property-tax information. The Auditor records deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, maps and other recorded documents.

How do I search Pierce County property by address?

Open ATIP and begin with the house number and main street name. Remove unit numbers, directional letters and street suffixes if the complete address does not return the correct parcel.

How many digits are in a Pierce County parcel number?

Pierce County tax parcel numbers contain 10 digits. Verify all 10 digits before paying taxes, filing an appeal or searching related records.

When are Pierce County property taxes due in 2026?

The first-half or full payment was due April 30, 2026. Pierce County lists the 2026 second-half deadline as November 2 because the ordinary October 31 deadline falls on a weekend.

What are the Pierce County online property-tax payment fees?

The county lists a 2.35 percent vendor fee for credit-card payments, a $3.50 fee for Visa debit and a $0.50 fee for each electronic-check payment.

Are Pierce County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. PublicGIS parcel lines are useful for orientation and research but do not replace a recorded deed, plat, survey or professional boundary determination.

Can I search Pierce County recorded documents by address or parcel number?

The Auditor states that its primary recorded-document index is designed to search by recording number, names and recording date, not by street address or parcel number.

How far back do Pierce County online recorded documents go?

Pierce County states that recorded-document records are available online dating back to 1984, although image availability depends on document type and privacy restrictions.

How do I appeal a Pierce County property value?

File a signed petition with the independent Pierce County Board of Equalization within 60 days of the value-notice mailing date or by July 1 of the assessment year, whichever is later. Follow any later deadline printed on the current notice.

Information checked July 30, 2026: Parcel-search roles, office contacts, office hours, 2026 tax deadlines, electronic-payment fees, GIS resources, recorded-document availability, recording fees, Owner Alert, appeal requirements and exemption rules were checked against Pierce County’s official government pages.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer, Auditor, Finance Department, GIS office or Board of Equalization. Confirm live balances, deadlines, document availability, fees and filing requirements with the responsible county 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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