Polk County Auditor IA Property Search, Tax & Records

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Polk County, Iowa · Assessor, Auditor, taxes, deeds and land-record help

Find the Property, Then Use the Right County Record

Search a Polk County property by owner name, street address, legal description or parcel number, then use the correct county system to review assessments, tax calculations, payment history, ownership transfers, recorded deeds and land information.

Polk County does not place every property task in one office. This guide explains exactly when to use the Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer or Recorder, what to type into each search, how to troubleshoot missing records, and what to save before moving to the next step.

Start with the quick answer Search a property Check 2026/27 taxes
Do not use the wrong office. In Polk County, the Assessor determines property values, the Auditor maintains tax-oriented real estate records and calculates levies, the Treasurer collects the taxes, and the Recorder preserves deeds and other recorded real estate documents.

Quick answer: which property search should you use?

If you want to find a parcel, owner, address, assessment or property characteristics, start with the Polk County Assessor property search. If you need tax-oriented ownership records, land datasets or transfer tracking, use the Auditor Real Estate Atlas. Use the Treasurer for bills and payments and the Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens and recorded documents.

1 Find the parcel Use the Assessor search first.
2 Copy the parcel number It makes every later search easier.
3 Choose the record type Tax, deed, transfer, value or map.
4 Use the responsible office Avoid repeating the same search everywhere.
Assessor

515-286-3014

Parcel, assessment and property characteristics.

Auditor

515-286-3080

Real estate tax records, Atlas and transfer tracking.

Treasurer

515-286-3060

Tax balance, payments and delinquency.

Recorder

515-286-3160

Deeds, mortgages and land documents.

Jump directly to your property task

Use the section that answers the question you actually came here to solve.

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Polk County Iowa property office responsibilities
You need
Use
What it provides
Important limit
Owner, address, parcel or assessed value
County Assessor
Property search, valuation and property characteristics.
Does not collect the tax payment.
Auditor tax records and ownership-transfer tracking
County Auditor
Real Estate Atlas, tax-oriented records, transfer index and levy calculations.
Auditor records are maintained for tax purposes.
Current tax bill, balance or payment history
County Treasurer
Tax collection, payment records, delinquency and tax sale administration.
Does not determine market value.
Deed, mortgage, lien, easement or recorded image
County Recorder
Official land-document indexes, images and copies.
A search result is not a title opinion.
Challenge assessed value
Assessor / Board of Review
Informal review and formal assessment protest.
A high tax bill alone is not proof the assessment is wrong.
Homestead or assessment exemption
Assessor
Homestead, military and qualifying exemption administration.
Treasurer relief programs are separate.
Senior or disabled property-tax credit
Treasurer
Annual Iowa Property Tax Credit claim processing.
Eligibility and income limits change by claim year.
Best local workflow: Find the property through the Assessor, copy the parcel number, then use the same identifier in the Auditor, Treasurer or Recorder workflow that matches your next question.
Search recovery

Property not found? Follow this order

Owner search returned nothing Remove the first name and search the surname alone. Then try a trust, LLC, estate or former owner.
Full address failed Reduce the search to the house number and main street wording.
Parcel number failed Remove punctuation or separators, or paste a shorter district/parcel version.
The property recently sold Search the former owner, Auditor transfer records and Recorder deed index.
A new parcel was created Search the parent parcel until the split or new identifier is fully reflected.
The property was combined Search the older parcel numbers and check whether a tax parcel consolidation was processed.
Ownership differs between systems Remember that Assessor, Auditor and Recorder systems serve different functions and may update on different schedules.
You only know a legal plat Use the Assessor’s legal-search fields instead of repeatedly guessing a street address.
Assessor call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address]. The current or previous owner may be [name], and I have [parcel, legal description or recorded-document reference]. Can you confirm the correct parcel number or whether the property was recently split, combined or transferred?”
Call Assessor: 515-286-3014 Email Assessor
Auditor real estate records

Use the Real Estate Atlas and Transfer Index

The County Auditor maintains real estate information for taxation and tracks ownership transfers that affect taxation, including deeds, contracts and right-of-way easements.

What the Real Estate Atlas organizes

Owners & Addresses

Use this group when the task begins with ownership or property-location information.

Land Records

Use land-record resources for parcel and recorded land-data context.

Valuation & Taxation

Use this group when researching assessment and tax-related information.

Why the Atlas is useful: It acts as a property-data router. Auditor information is placed beside links or workflows maintained by the Assessor, Recorder and Treasurer, reducing the need to guess which department owns the next record.

When to use the Auditor Transfer Index

Recent ownership transfer research
Deed-related tax transfer history
Contracts affecting taxation
Right-of-way easement transfer tracking
Explaining an owner-name change
Connecting Auditor records to Recorder documents
Important limit: Polk County specifically states that real estate information maintained by the Auditor is for tax purposes only. Use the Recorder when you need the recorded instrument itself.

Open the official Real Estate Records page after identifying the parcel. Choose Real Estate Atlas for the broader property-data hub or Transfer Index Search when the question concerns an ownership transfer.

Open Auditor Real Estate Records Open Real Estate Atlas information
Assessment and tax decoder

Understand the numbers before comparing properties

Polk County property data: what each figure means
Item
Meaning
Best next action
Parcel number
County identifier connecting property systems.
Use it for Assessor, Auditor and Treasurer research.
Assessed value
Value determined by the County Assessor.
Contact the Assessor if the underlying value appears wrong.
Assessment date
Iowa assessments are effective January 1 of the assessment year.
Use evidence relevant to that date when protesting.
Taxable value
Value after applicable statewide rollback and other tax treatment.
Do not assume it equals assessed value.
Levy rate
Tax rate expressed per $1,000 of applicable taxable valuation.
Use the correct taxing district rather than a countywide guess.
Credits or exemptions
Qualifying relief can reduce taxable value or final tax.
Verify whether the specific credit appears on the parcel.
Transfer record
Tax-oriented ownership-transfer information.
Open the Recorder document for the recorded legal instrument.

How the tax moves through county offices

Assessor establishes property value The Assessor values taxable real property within the jurisdiction.
Auditor receives the value The Auditor receives assessment values from the Assessor.
Auditor applies statewide and local calculations State rollback factors and local taxing authority rates are incorporated into the tax calculation.
Levied tax goes to the Treasurer The Treasurer becomes responsible for collection and payment records.
Why this matters: If your complaint is “the house is valued too high,” call the Assessor. If the value looks right but you do not understand the levy calculation, contact the Auditor. If the amount has not posted as paid, contact the Treasurer.
Review official tax-rate information
Current 2026/27 collection

Property tax deadlines and what happens if you are late

First installment September 30, 2026

Pay by this date to avoid October late interest.

Late interest begins October 1, 2026

1.5% monthly interest applies to delinquent tax.

Second installment March 31, 2027

Following installment under the recurring schedule.

Second-half interest April 1, 2027

Late interest begins after the March period.

September visit warning: The Treasurer currently lists the office as closed on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Do not plan an in-person tax payment for that date.

Pay online without using the wrong property

Find the parcel number first Confirm the property address and owner before opening the payment system.
Open Iowa Tax And Tags through Polk County Choose the online tax-payment option from the Treasurer’s official payment page.
Select Polk County and Property Tax Do not choose vehicle registration when paying real estate tax.
Search the correct property Search using the parcel number or owner information and verify the result.
Check escrow status The system may display a notice when a bank or escrow company is responsible for payment.
Review payment fees E-check, debit and credit-card payment processing can include non-refundable transaction charges.
Save the confirmation Keep the parcel number, amount, date and confirmation email.

Mail and drop-box rules

Mail

Use check, cashier’s check or money order.

Make payment payable to the Polk County Treasurer and include identifying property information.

USPS postmark is used as proof of mailing date.

Drop box

The county drop box is on the south side of the Polk County Administration Building at 111 Court Avenue.

A payment deposited by midnight on the deadline is considered timely under the county’s published instructions.

Open official payment options Check property-tax deadlines Call Property Tax: 515-286-3060
Tax record lookup

Find payment history for a Polk County property

Payment history is different from the Assessor’s valuation record. Use the Treasurer tax-search system when you need to verify whether an installment was paid or retrieve prior property-tax payment information.

Open the Treasurer tax-search system Use the county’s official property-tax search rather than the Assessor search.
Choose a search type The county says records can be found by parcel number, address, owner name or company name.
Enter the search term A parcel number is usually the cleanest match.
Select the correct result Match the property address before opening the tax account.
Choose Real Estate Use the left-side property menu on the selected record.
Open Payment History Review the dates and payments associated with the property.
Income-tax record tip: This payment-history path is also the county’s published method for property owners trying to locate prior real-estate tax payments for annual tax reporting.
Treasurer call script “I am checking parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need to confirm the current balance and whether the payment dated [date] has posted. Can you also tell me which installment or fiscal-year period the payment was applied to?”
Open official tax search
Deeds and official land documents

Search deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

Polk County launched a new Recorder real-estate search in June 2026. Use this system when you need the recorded document rather than the tax-oriented owner information shown by the Auditor or Assessor.

Online record coverage

Recorder document access by date
Record period
How to get it
What to know
January 1, 1992–present
Online Recorder search
Real estate index records can be searched, viewed and printed online.
Before January 1, 1992
Imaging / Microfilm Department
Call 515-286-3175 when the document is not available online.
Statewide Iowa research
Iowa Land Records
Useful when a transaction involves another Iowa county.

Search a deed efficiently

Copy clues from the property record Save the current owner, prior owner, approximate transfer date and parcel number.
Open the Recorder Search Records page Choose the new real estate records search.
Search name variations Try both parties to the transaction, trusts, business names and previous surnames.
Narrow by document type Focus on deed, mortgage, release, lien or other instrument when possible.
Compare recording dates Match the approximate transaction date from the Auditor or Assessor record.
Open or print the correct image Verify names and legal-description information rather than relying only on the index row.

Copies that are not available online

Published Polk County Recorder copy charges
Copy method
Published charge
Practical use
Regular in-office copy
$0.50 per page
Useful when visiting the Imaging Department.
Mailed copy
$1 first page; $0.50 each additional page
Useful for older documents when an office visit is impractical.
Certified mailed copy
Copy charge plus $5 certification
Confirm the receiving agency actually requires certification.
Emailed copy
$2 first page; $1 each additional page
Provide your contact information and book/page details.
Federal tax lien or release copy
$5 per copy
Separate statutory copy charge.
Open Recorder records search Review copy options
Recording and transfer preparation

Prepare a deed or other real-estate document

Recording is more than uploading a PDF. Iowa formatting, first-page information, notarization, transfer documents and transfer tax can affect whether a document is accepted.

Basic Recorder formatting checklist

White paper without visible inclusions
One-sided document
At least 3-inch first-page top margin
At least 3/4-inch other margins
Legible and reproducible text
Dark blue or black signatures
Typed or printed name beneath signatures
Proper notarization
Preparer name, address and phone
Taxpayer name and complete address
Return address
Document title
Grantor and grantee names
Legal description or page reference
No white-out: The Recorder says documents with white-out are not accepted. A correction should be lined through and initialed by the preparer under the published formatting instructions.

Additional deed preparation

Deeds and many conveyances may require the applicable Iowa Declaration of Value and Groundwater Hazard Statement. Revenue tax or a valid exemption should be addressed on the document under the Recorder’s instructions.

Iowa real-estate transfer tax

Current published rate

$1.60 per $1,000 of consideration.

Initial exemption

The first $500 is exempt under the county’s published transfer-tax calculator.

Recorder timing that can prevent a wasted visit

General office

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.

Real Estate same-day service

Ends at 4:00 p.m. Documents brought later go on record the next business day.

Plats

Present plats by 2:30 p.m.; the office states that it cannot hold plats overnight.

E-recording: The Recorder says electronic real-estate submissions are processed Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. and are generally processed within 24 hours or one business day. As of January 2026, the office reported that about 75% of its real-estate filings were electronic.
Review recording standards Open transfer-tax calculator Review e-recording
Property fraud monitoring

Set up a free recorded-document alert

Polk County Recorder offers PropertyCheck, which can send an email when a new recorded document matches a name you have registered.

Open PropertyCheck Use the Recorder’s official PropertyCheck page.
Create or access your RECORDhub account New users can sign up. Previous PropertyCheck users may need to use Forgot Password under the newer system.
Add useful name variations Register the names under which you actually hold property.
Review every alert An alert means a matching document was recorded; it does not automatically mean fraud occurred.
Open PropertyCheck instructions
Assessment appeal

Property value looks wrong? Prepare for the next protest window

Current timing: As of August 7, 2026, the standard 2026 April assessment-protest period has passed. Use the steps below to understand the process and prepare for a future eligible filing rather than submitting an untimely protest.
Informal review

Generally available April 2–April 25.

Board of Review protest

Generally filed April 2–April 30.

Check the property before protesting

Land size and classification
Building square footage
Age and condition
Basement and finished area
Garages and other buildings
Recent arm’s-length sale
Comparable property assessments
Physical damage or factual errors

Build the protest around a legal ground

Common Polk County assessment-protest grounds
Ground
What it means
Useful evidence
Not equitable
Assessment differs materially from comparable properties.
Comparable parcels with similar characteristics.
More than actual value
Property could not reasonably sell for the assessed amount.
Recent sale, appraisal and market comparables.
Exempt property
Property is claimed to qualify for an authorized exemption.
Ownership, use and eligibility documentation.
Assessment error
Physical or record facts are wrong.
Measurements, plans, photographs, permits or other records.
Fraud
The protest alleges fraud in the assessment.
Specific factual evidence supporting that serious allegation.

Future filing steps

Find the current assessment Use the Assessor property search and save the parcel record.
Gather evidence relevant to January 1 The protest should address the property’s actual value as of the assessment date.
Consider informal review first A factual correction or agreement with the Assessor may avoid a formal Board protest.
Complete a separate protest for each parcel Multiple parcels generally require separate forms.
Request an oral hearing in writing if desired Make the request when filing the petition.
Sign the protest The county warns that an unsigned petition will not be accepted.
File within the applicable April period Keep delivery or postmark evidence.
Assessment-review call script “I am reviewing parcel [parcel number]. The record shows an assessed value of [amount], but I believe [specific factual or market issue] is incorrect. Can you confirm the current assessment, next informal-review period, Board of Review deadline and current protest form?”
Read official appeal instructions Email protest questions
Credits and exemptions

Check Homestead, age 65+ and property-tax relief

Polk County has relief programs administered by different offices. Homestead and many exemptions are handled through the Assessor, while the Senior and Disabled Property Tax Credit is handled through the Treasurer.

Common Polk County property-tax relief routes
Program
Office
2026 key point
Action
Homestead Credit
Assessor
For qualifying owner-occupied Iowa homes.
Verify current status on the parcel and apply when eligible.
Homestead Exemption age 65+
Assessor
$6,500 taxable-value exemption for assessment years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
Standard application deadline is July 1; verify next filing opportunity.
Senior / Disabled Property Tax Credit
Treasurer
Annual eligibility is based on age/disability and household income.
Use the claim-year form and current income limits.
Military exemptions
Assessor
Eligibility depends on applicable Iowa requirements.
Contact the Assessor for the correct exemption form.
Mobile / manufactured reduced tax rate
Treasurer
Income and ownership rules apply.
Use the annual mobile/manufactured-home claim form.

2026 Senior and Disabled Property Tax Credit

The Treasurer’s current 2026 page lists an annual claim for qualifying homeowners. For disabled claimants age 18+ or qualifying people age 65–69, the published household-income limit is less than $26,895 for the specified claim period, and the maximum credit may reach $1,000.

Deadline note: The standard January 1–June 1 filing period for maximum 2026 benefit has already passed as of August 7, 2026. Do not assume eligibility is permanently lost; ask the Treasurer whether a late claim can still be processed and what benefit remains available.

Age 65+ Homestead Exemption

Own the qualifying home
Occupy it as the home
Age 65 or older on or before January 1 of assessment year
Application generally due July 1
Only one title holder needs to apply
Future annual refiling normally not required while eligibility continues
Important distinction: A $6,500 Homestead exemption reduces taxable value; it is not a $6,500 cash reduction in the final property-tax bill.
Review current tax-relief programs Review Homestead 65+ details
Split and consolidation help

Need to split or consolidate a tax parcel?

A physical or legal property configuration and a county tax parcel are not always the same thing. Polk County Auditor publishes a separate Tax Parcel Consolidation/Split Request resource for owners and qualifying representatives.

Prepare before contacting the Auditor

Every current parcel number
Owner name exactly as recorded
Property addresses
Recorded survey or lot-line information for a split
Reason for consolidation or split
Contact details for the requesting owner or representative
Do not assume adjacent parcels can automatically be merged. Tax district, ownership, adjacency, outstanding taxes and other parcel attributes may affect whether the requested tax-parcel change can be processed.

Use the Auditor Property Tax page below and choose the current Tax Parcel Consolidation/Split Request resource. Call the Auditor before preparing legal or financial decisions around a new parcel number.

Open Auditor property-tax resources Call Auditor: 515-286-3080
Phones, rooms and office hours

Polk County property contacts in one place

Polk County Iowa property office directory
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location / hours
County Assessor
Property search, assessments, characteristics, Homestead and valuation appeals.
515-286-3014
Fax: 515-286-3386
polkweb@assess.co.polk.ia.us
111 Court Ave., Room 195
Des Moines, IA 50309
Monday–Friday
County Auditor
Real Estate Atlas, tax administration, transfer records, levy and parcel questions.
515-286-3080
Fax: 515-286-3608
auditor@polkcountyiowa.gov
111 Court Ave., Room 230
Des Moines, IA 50309
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
County Treasurer
Property-tax bills, payments, delinquency, tax sale and tax-credit claims.
515-286-3060
Fax: 515-323-5202
111 Court Ave., Room 154
Des Moines, IA 50309
7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; third Thursday starts at 9 a.m.
County Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, real-estate documents and copies.
515-286-3160
recorder@polkcountyiowa.gov
111 Court Ave., Suite 250
Des Moines, IA 50309
General office 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Recorder Imaging / Microfilm
Older pre-1992 real estate documents and copy requests.
515-286-3175
Polk County Administration Building
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Bring or include these details

Parcel number
Physical property address
Owner name
Assessment or tax year
Recorded-document date or reference
Short description of the problem
One call script for any property office “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need help with [assessment, tax, payment, transfer, deed or parcel record]. The public system currently shows [brief fact]. Is your office the correct one for this issue, and what record or form should I prepare before the next step?”
Do not overread one database

What each online record cannot prove by itself

Online county data is useful for
  • Identifying the property and parcel
  • Reviewing assessments and tax records
  • Tracing transfers
  • Finding recorded documents
  • Preparing questions for county staff
Get additional verification for
  • Marketable legal title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Unreleased liens and title defects
  • Legal interpretation of an easement
  • Purchase, lending or litigation decisions
Identity warning: Do not make a legal, financial or personal conclusion from an owner-name match alone. Confirm the parcel, address and recorded document when the distinction matters.
Ten real user questions

Polk County Iowa property search FAQs

Where should I start a Polk County Iowa property search?

Start with the Polk County Assessor property search when you need an owner, address, parcel number, assessment or property characteristics. Use the Auditor Real Estate Atlas for tax-oriented ownership, land and valuation records.

What does the Polk County Auditor do with property records?

The Polk County Auditor maintains real estate information for tax purposes and tracks ownership transfers affecting taxation, including deeds, contracts and right-of-way easements. The Auditor also applies state rollbacks and taxing authority rates before transmitting levied taxes to the Treasurer.

Can I search Polk County property by owner name?

Yes. The Assessor search supports ownership searches using last and first name fields. Begin with fewer details, such as the last name, and add the first name only when you need to narrow the results.

When is Polk County Iowa property tax due?

Property tax is payable in two installments. The first installment can generally be paid without late interest through September 30, with interest beginning October 1. The second installment can generally be paid through March 31, with interest beginning April 1.

How do I find my Polk County property tax payment history?

Use the Treasurer property tax search, find the property by parcel number, address, owner name or company name, select the correct record, then choose Real Estate and Payment History.

Where do I find Polk County Iowa deeds and mortgages?

Use the Polk County Recorder’s real estate records search. Online real estate index records are available from 1992 to the present. For documents before January 1, 1992, contact the Recorder’s Imaging and Microfilm Department.

How do I challenge a Polk County property assessment?

Property owners may generally file a written assessment protest with the Polk County Board of Review from April 2 through April 30. An informal review with the Assessor may generally be requested from April 2 through April 25.

What is the Polk County Real Estate Atlas?

The Auditor’s Real Estate Atlas groups property information into Owners and Addresses, Land Records, and Valuation and Taxation, while also linking to related Assessor, Recorder and Treasurer workflows.

Is there a Polk County property fraud alert?

Yes. The Polk County Recorder offers PropertyCheck, a 24-hour notification service that can email users when a newly recorded document matches a registered name.

Who should I call about Polk County property taxes?

Call the Polk County Treasurer Property Tax division at 515-286-3060 for payment, balances and delinquency. Call the Auditor at 515-286-3080 for Auditor real estate and property-tax administration questions, and the Assessor at 515-286-3014 for property values and assessments.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Assessor search and transition information, Auditor Real Estate Atlas and transfer responsibilities, current property-tax schedule, payment options, payment-history steps, relief programs, Recorder’s new real-estate search, document coverage, copy costs, recording standards, transfer tax and office contacts were checked against official Polk County, Iowa sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Polk County Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer or Recorder. Live assessments, balances, transfer records, recorded documents, filing deadlines and program eligibility are controlled by the responsible public office. Verify time-sensitive information before paying, filing, recording or making a property decision.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

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

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

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

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

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

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

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

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

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

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

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

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

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

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

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

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

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

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

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

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

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

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

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

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

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

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

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

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