Prince William County VA Personal Property Tax: 2026 Car Tax Guide

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Prince William County, Virginia · Car Tax · Vehicle Value · PPTRA · Payment

Decode Your Vehicle Value, Relief and 2026 Tax Bill

Prince William County personal property tax—commonly called the Virginia car tax—applies to vehicles and certain other tangible property associated with the County. The amount starts with the vehicle’s assessed value, then the applicable tax rate, state car-tax relief and local registration fee determine what reaches the bill.

This guide follows the practical owner journey: report a new or sold vehicle, understand J.D. Power valuation, calculate the 2026 tax, check PPTRA relief, request a high-mileage adjustment, pay without unnecessary fees, fix a move-out bill, appeal an unusual vehicle condition and identify military, veteran, senior or student relief.

See 2026 status Calculate car tax Pay the bill
Important 2026 rate check: Prince William County’s current 2026 Tax Rates page lists automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and the applicable vehicle classification at $3.50 per $100 of assessed value. Use the current rate page and your actual bill when an older county example displays a previous $3.70 vehicle rate.

Quick answer: the next major deadline is October 5

The June 15, 2026 deadline for required Personal Property Declaration updates has passed. As of August 2026, taxpayers should make any missing vehicle, address, sale, disposal or situs corrections now and prepare for the Monday, October 5 personal property tax payment deadline.

Valuation date January 1 Annual vehicle values are based on the tax year’s January 1 valuation.
PPD mailed May Personal Property Declarations are mailed to registered taxpayers.
PPD updates June 15 Required declaration changes were due.
Bills Late summer Annual personal property bills are mailed.

2026 numbers to know

Vehicle rate $3.50 per $100
PPTRA 37% qualifying relief
Auto / truck fee $33 annually
Motorcycle fee $20 annually
Trailer license fee $0
Late penalty 10% of original unpaid tax
Interest 10% annually after due-date month
30+ day collection fee $30
Taxpayer Services 703-792-6710
Portal tax.pwcgov.org

Choose the exact problem you need to solve

The fastest answer depends on whether the problem is the vehicle record, assessed value, PPTRA status, tax bill, payment, move or exemption.

Car-tax lifecycle

A Prince William County vehicle tax bill has six moving parts

01
REGISTER Report vehicle / location
02
VALUE January J.D. Power
03
RATE $3.50 per $100
04
RELIEF PPTRA if qualified
05
FEE Local vehicle fee
06
PAY October 5
Vehicle record

The County needs the correct owner, garage location, purchase or disposal information and DMV registration details.

Assessment

Prince William County primarily uses J.D. Power values as of January 1.

Tax calculation

Vehicle value × $3.50 per $100, less qualifying PPTRA relief, plus applicable local vehicle fee.

Fast diagnosis: wrong vehicle or wrong garage location → fix the account. Wrong condition/value → valuation review. Wrong PPTRA → check qualification. Payment not posted → Taxpayer Services/payment issue.
Vehicle registration and reporting

Report a new vehicle, move, sale or disposal before the bill becomes the problem

New Prince William County resident

Register your vehicle with the County within 30 days after moving in. The vehicle is taxable from the move-in date.

Newly purchased vehicle

Report it within 30 days of purchase. The vehicle becomes taxable from the purchase date.

Existing resident with an online account

Open the Taxpayer Portal Use the official Prince William County tax portal.
Select the personal property account Verify the account number and owner before reporting a change.
Choose the event Report a purchase, sale, disposal, move-in, move-out or address change.
Enter the effective date accurately Proration can depend on the actual date the vehicle entered or left County tax liability.
Upload supporting proof when requested Sale, disposal and move-out corrections may require documentation.
Check the account after processing Make sure the old vehicle is closed or the new vehicle appears correctly.

June 15 declaration rule

Personal Property Declarations are mailed in May. A declaration update is required by June 15 when there is a change in owner name or address, a change in where the property is normally kept, another change affecting tax liability, or a newly acquired vehicle or trailer for which no previous return was filed.
Do not wait for an account adjustment before paying a bill that is already due. Prince William County states that penalties and interest continue to accrue while an adjustment request is being processed.
Open official Taxpayer Portal Read official personal property guidance Call 703-792-6710
What is actually taxed?

Personal property tax is not a tax on everything you own

Prince William County personal property categories
Property
Tax treatment
Important detail
Automobiles
Taxable personal property.
2026 vehicle class rate is $3.50 per $100 of assessed value.
Trucks
Taxable personal property.
PPTRA eligibility depends on weight, ownership and nonbusiness use.
Motorcycles
Taxable.
Annual County vehicle registration fee is $20.
Trailers
Taxable personal property.
Trailers do not qualify for PPTRA; County vehicle license fee is $0.
Mobile homes
Annual personal property assessment applies in applicable circumstances.
Confirm classification with Taxpayer Services.
Unlicensed / inoperable vehicle
Can remain taxable.
Lack of plates or operability alone does not automatically end County tax liability.
Business equipment
Handled as business tangible property.
Furniture, fixtures, computers and construction equipment use separate business rules.
Household goods
Not taxed as County personal property.
Personal effects and ordinary household items are excluded.
Money / securities
Not subject to this personal property tax.
Do not confuse financial assets with tangible personal property.
Livestock
Not subject to this County personal property tax.
Farm machinery has separate tax classifications.
Vehicle assessment intelligence

Prince William County does not simply use your purchase price

Virginia law requires vehicle assessments to use a recognized pricing guide. Prince William County uses J.D. Power, formerly NADA, for most vehicles and says roughly 95% of County vehicles can be valued through that guide.

VEHICLE ID VIN + model JAN 1 VALUE J.D. Power MILEAGE Adjustment if eligible TAX RATE $3.50 / $100 FINAL BILL Less relief + fee

When J.D. Power does not list the vehicle

Very new vehicle

The County may use a percentage of purchase price. If cost information is unavailable, it may start with 90% of MSRP.

Still not listed later

The County publishes percentage-of-purchase-price methods for vehicles that remain outside the pricing guide.

Older vehicles

Older vehicles may use a percentage of original cost, previous assessment or another method reflecting current value.

Trade-in offer is not enough for an appeal. The County’s appeal guidance says an individual dealer offer or sale price is not, by itself, a valid substitute for the required uniform assessment method.
Interactive 2026 calculator

Estimate your Prince William County car tax and PPTRA credit

per $100 of assessed vehicle value Current 2026 vehicle tax rate.

2026 vehicle-tax estimator

Gross vehicle tax $875.00
Estimated PPTRA credit $259.00
Vehicle fee $33.00
Estimated total $649.00
Gross tax = assessed value × $3.50 ÷ $100.
PPTRA is applied only when the vehicle qualifies. This estimate excludes penalties, interest, special classifications and other account adjustments.
Use this for planning only. Your County bill and Taxpayer Portal are the controlling sources for the amount actually due.
Virginia Car Tax Relief

2026 PPTRA can reduce the tax on a qualifying personal-use vehicle

100% $1,000 or less

County-listed 2026 tax relief percentage for qualifying assessed value in this range.

37% $1,001–$20,000

37% of qualifying personal property tax is relieved.

37% Over $20,000

Relief applies to the tax attributable to the first $20,000 of assessed value.

A vehicle generally must pass all three tests

Passenger car, qualifying pickup/panel truck, motorcycle or autocycle
Owned by a natural person, qualifying lessee or qualifying private trust
Used for nonbusiness purposes
Correctly classified in County and DMV records

Common vehicles that do not receive PPTRA

Motorhomes Designed primarily as living quarters rather than transportation.
Farm-use vehicles Farm use is treated as business use for PPTRA qualification.
Trailers The County specifically states that trailers do not qualify for PPTRA.
2026 PPTRA calculation note: the County’s separate 2026 Tax Rates page lists the current vehicle tax rate at $3.50 per $100. Use that current adopted rate with the 37% relief percentage rather than copying an older $3.70 example that remains on another County page.
Read official PPTRA rules Verify 2026 tax rates
High-mileage adjustment

High mileage can reduce value—but only when the County threshold is met

Prince William County adjusts qualifying mileage back to January 1 of the tax year. Mileage shown on later service records is not used without that date adjustment.

2025 model 20,001+ 2026 mileage threshold published by the County.
2024 model 35,001+ Required mileage as of January 1, 2026.
2023 model 45,001+ Required mileage as of January 1, 2026.
2022 model 60,001+ Required mileage as of January 1, 2026.
The County’s table continues upward for older model years. For example, the published 2026 thresholds include 70,001 miles for 2021, 85,001 for 2020, 95,001 for 2019 and 165,001 for 2012-and-older vehicles.

Documentation that works

State safety inspection receipt
Oil-change receipt
Repair receipt
VIN shown on document
Mileage shown on document
Service date shown on document
Tax account number included
Vehicle registration plus service proof when required

January 1 mileage adjustment

SERVICE RECORD VIN + miles + date ± 1,250 / MONTH Adjust to Jan. 1 CHECK THRESHOLD Model year test VALUE ADJUSTMENT If eligible
Two common misunderstandings: excess mileage alone is handled through the high-mileage process, not the ordinary damage-based vehicle valuation appeal. Also, a new mileage submission can increase an assessment if the reported mileage is lower than the County’s previously estimated mileage.
Check current mileage thresholds Submit through Taxpayer Portal
Sold, moved or disposed vehicle

Do not keep paying Prince William County after tax liability should have ended

Usually prorated

A vehicle sold, disposed of, or moved into or out of Prince William County can generally be taxed for only the months it was taxable in the County.

Not always prorated

Moving between Prince William County and a Virginia locality that does not prorate can change which jurisdiction taxes the entire year.

Moved out of Virginia?

County liability generally continues until the vehicle is registered in the new state and the DMV/County records are updated.

Move-out checklist

Register the vehicle in the new state or Virginia locality Do this before assuming Prince William County tax ends automatically.
Update Virginia DMV Correct the address and jurisdiction information.
Notify Prince William County Use the portal, email or Taxpayer Services.
Provide supporting proof if requested Especially important when the change is reported long after the actual transaction.
Review the revised assessment Confirm the tax period and proration.
Do not ignore an existing due date Waiting for an adjustment does not stop penalties or interest.
Move / sale correction script “I need to close or correct vehicle [year/make/model, VIN] on tax account [number]. The vehicle was [sold / disposed of / moved] on [date]. I updated [DMV/new state/new locality] on [date]. What proof do you need to correct the Prince William County tax period?”
Payment decision center

Pay through the County portal and choose the method by fee

E
Electronic check Currently free when paid through the County online system.
C
Online card $3.75 up to $150; 2.75% above $150 under the current schedule.
V
Visa debit Current County-listed fee is $3.75.
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Telephone 1-888-272-9829 · jurisdiction code 1036 · processor fee applies.
P
In person Cash/check avoids card fee; in-person card transactions currently carry a 2.3% processor fee.

Online payment micro-steps

Open tax.pwcgov.org Use the County’s own portal—not an unaffiliated bill-pay site.
Enter the Tax Account Number It appears on the tax bill.
Verify the vehicle and tax year Make sure the payment applies to the correct personal property account.
Choose e-check when fee savings matter The County currently processes electronic-check payments without a convenience fee.
Review any processor fee before authorizing Card and PayPal fees are separate from the County tax.
Save the receipt number Keep it until the payment appears in the account history.
Avoid unofficial bill-pay websites. Prince William County specifically warns that it is not affiliated with services such as DOXO. Third-party processing can lead to unexpected fees, delays or a payment reaching the County after the deadline.

Mail payment

Standard mail
Prince William County
Taxpayer Services
PO Box 70519
Philadelphia, PA 19176-0519

Include the remittance slip and do not mail cash.

Express / signature delivery
Lockbox Services – 70519
Prince William County / Taxpayer Services
2005 Market Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Phone payment

Call 1-888-272-9829 This is the County-listed automated payment line.
Enter jurisdiction code 1036 This identifies Prince William County.
Press 1 for Personal Property Tax Do not choose Real Estate Tax.
Enter the Tax Account Number Have the tax bill in front of you.
Enter card information Processor fees apply.
Write down the receipt number Save it for any posting question.
Pay through official portal Compare official payment options
Late payment consequences

October 5 is not a soft deadline

10% penalty

Applied to the outstanding original tax balance when full payment is not received by the due date.

10% annual interest

Begins accruing on the first day of the month following the original due date.

$30 collection fee

Applied once an account is more than 30 days delinquent, before other possible collection charges.

Additional collection action can include administrative fees associated with liens, garnishments, registration holds, judgments and other enforcement measures.
You can make prepayments. Prince William County’s Taxpayer Services FAQ says taxpayers may make personal property tax prepayments before bills are generated and continue paying toward the balance after billing.
Payment-problem call script “I am calling about personal property tax account [number]. The vehicle is [vehicle], the bill year is [year], and I need to confirm [balance / payment posting / penalty / adjustment / payment arrangement]. What amount is currently due and what should I do to prevent additional collection action?”
Vehicle assessment appeal

Use the right appeal for the right problem

Which vehicle-value problem are you trying to prove?
Problem
Best route
Evidence
High mileage
High-mileage adjustment
Inspection, oil change or repair document showing VIN, mileage and date.
Structural damage
Vehicle valuation appeal
Professional appraisal describing January 1 condition.
Excessive rust
Vehicle valuation appeal
Professional written valuation and condition detail.
Major mechanical issue
Vehicle valuation appeal
Mechanic/appraiser documentation and valuation impact.
Vehicle sold or moved
Account correction
Sale, disposal, registration or relocation proof.
Dealer offered less money
Usually not enough
County says individual sale or trade-in offers do not replace the uniform recognized-guide method.

Vehicle valuation appeal workflow

Get a professional appraisal Use an appraiser, adjuster, repair facility, dealer, insurance appraiser, auctioneer or qualified mechanic.
Make sure it describes January 1 condition The valuation year is tied to the vehicle’s condition and value as of January 1.
Require complete appraiser information Letterhead, name, address, phone and signature should be included.
Explain the specific value-reducing condition The documentation should show why the vehicle is worth less than the County’s J.D. Power clean trade-in assessment.
Submit the County appeal form plus appraisal Include the tax account number.
Pay the bill while review is pending when due An appeal does not suspend penalties or interest. If the assessment is later reduced, the County can issue the corresponding refund or adjustment.
The County’s current appeal guidance says an appeal must be filed within the later of one year from the assessment date or three years from the last day of the tax year being appealed.
Open official vehicle appeal guidance
Relief and exemptions

Before paying the full bill, check whether a special rule applies

2026 PROGRAM Elderly / Disabled

Qualifying residents can receive relief on personal property tax for one vehicle and the local vehicle registration fee.

VETERAN Disabled Veteran

A qualifying service-connected, permanently and totally disabled veteran may receive relief on one owned automobile or pickup truck.

MILITARY Active Duty

Certain active-duty members and spouses domiciled outside Virginia may qualify under military residency rules.

STUDENT Nonresident College Student

A full-time student domiciled outside Virginia may qualify when the County’s statutory conditions and proof requirements are met.

2026 elderly and disabled limits

Age / disability

Age 65 or older by December 31, 2026, or certified totally and permanently disabled.

Household income

2025 gross household income generally must not exceed $123,903, subject to the County’s stated exclusions.

Net worth

Combined applicant/spouse financial net worth generally must not exceed $400,000, excluding the qualifying residence and up to 25 acres.

2026 application timing: the County tax calendar lists April 15 for Elderly and Disabled Tax Relief applications, so the normal 2026 deadline has passed. Contact Real Estate Assessments at 703-792-6780 for current options rather than assuming eligibility is lost or automatically granted.

Disabled veteran relief

A qualifying disabled veteran can receive relief on one automobile or pickup truck owned and used primarily by or for the veteran. The County states there are no income or net-worth requirements for the qualifying disabled-veteran exemption. Leased vehicles and motorcycles do not qualify for this specific disabled-veteran vehicle relief.

Military residents

Out-of-state legal domicile

Full-time active-duty service members, and qualifying spouses, residing in Prince William County solely because of military orders may qualify for exemption when Virginia is not their legal domicile.

Virginia legal domicile

Active-duty personnel who claim Virginia as their legal residence do not receive the nonresident military exemption merely because they are serving on active duty.

Vehicles parked at Quantico Marine Corps Base are not automatically outside Prince William County tax rules. The County specifically instructs personnel to register vehicles stored, parked or garaged in the County, including vehicles on Quantico.

Full-time nonresident college students

A full-time student who maintains legal domicile outside Virginia and lives in Prince William County solely for education may qualify for a nonresident exception, refund or apportioned assessment when statutory conditions are satisfied. The County requests enrollment verification and proof of current personal property tax paid in the student’s legal domicile.
Check elderly / disabled relief Check disabled veteran relief Check military rules
Local vehicle registration fee

The $33 charge is not a late fee

Autos / trucks

$33 per year.

Motorcycles

$20 per year.

Trailers

$0 County vehicle registration fee.

The annual registration/license fee is separate from the personal property tax. It is not prorated. A replacement vehicle can receive a waiver when it replaces a vehicle for which the year’s registration fee was already paid, and a current-year registration fee paid to another locality is honored by Prince William County.

Examples of registration-fee exemptions

Qualifying active-duty non-Virginia military-owned vehicle
Vehicle with disabled permanent plates
One qualifying vehicle using a disabled placard
Certain fire and rescue volunteer vehicles
Antique plates
Government-issued plates
Medal of Honor plates
Qualifying replacement vehicle
Address-jurisdiction check

A “Manassas” mailing address does not automatically mean the City of Manassas

Prince William County towns

Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan and Quantico residents follow Prince William County personal property tax requirements. Individual towns can have their own vehicle-decal rules.

Independent cities

Residents of the City of Manassas and City of Manassas Park are not liable for Prince William County taxes. Those independent cities administer their own vehicle tax requirements.

Boundary troubleshooting: use the actual taxing jurisdiction—not just the postal city printed on the mailing address. If an account appears in the wrong locality, verify DMV registration and the vehicle’s situs with Taxpayer Services.
Check official town/city guidance
Troubleshooting desk

Find the cause before paying the wrong amount

Old vehicle still appears Verify DMV status, sale/disposal date and County account closure.
Moved out but still taxed Make sure the vehicle is registered in the new state or locality and Prince William County has been notified.
No bill received Check the Taxpayer Portal and call Taxpayer Services. Failure to receive a bill does not eliminate liability.
PPTRA is missing Verify personal versus business use, ownership type and vehicle classification.
Value seems too high Separate high-mileage questions from unusual physical-condition appeals.
$33 charge appears It is normally the annual local auto/truck registration fee—not a late penalty.
Payment made but balance remains Have the receipt number and payment date ready when calling Taxpayer Services.
Received several years at once Supplemental bills can be issued for previously unrecorded vehicles for the current year and up to the previous three tax years.
Bill is already due while correction is pending Waiting for account review does not stop penalties and interest.
Portal shows wrong address Correct the County record and verify the corresponding DMV address/jurisdiction.
Taxpayer Services

Call, visit or mail the right Prince William County office

Prince William County Taxpayer Services contacts
Method / office
Use it for
Contact
Hours / note
Call Center
Vehicle registration, assessment, bill, payment, move, sale and account questions.
703-792-6710
TTY: 711
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Development Services Building
In-person Taxpayer Services.
5 County Complex Court
Suite 140
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sudley North Government Center
In-person Taxpayer Services for Manassas/Gainesville/Nokesville side of County.
7987 Ashton Avenue
Manassas, VA 20109
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Routine correspondence
General tax correspondence and supporting records.
Taxpayer Services
Tax Administration Division
PO Box 2467
Woodbridge, VA 22195-2467
Allow mailing and processing time.
Tax relief
Elderly, disabled and certain veteran relief questions.
703-792-6780
Check current application requirements before visiting.
Third-Wednesday schedule: Taxpayer Services opens at 10:00 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month for staff training. Remaining published 2026 delayed-opening dates include August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18 and December 16.
Universal Taxpayer Services script “I am calling about personal property tax account [number] for [year/make/model and VIN if available]. The issue is [new vehicle / sale / move / value / mileage / PPTRA / payment / late bill]. The effective date was [date]. What record or documentation should I provide to correct the account?”
Check current office hours Call 703-792-6710 Open Taxpayer Portal
10 practical answers

Prince William County personal property tax FAQs

When is Prince William County personal property tax due in 2026?

Prince William County personal property tax is due October 5, 2026. October 5 is a Monday in 2026, so the normal October 5 deadline applies.

What is the 2026 Prince William County vehicle personal property tax rate?

The current 2026 County rate for automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and the applicable vehicle classification is $3.50 per $100 of assessed value.

How much car tax relief does Prince William County provide in 2026?

Qualifying vehicles valued at $1,000 or less receive 100% relief. Qualifying assessed values from $1,001 through $20,000 receive 37% relief. Above $20,000, the 37% relief applies only to tax attributable to the first $20,000.

How does Prince William County determine vehicle value?

The County primarily uses January J.D. Power, formerly NADA, values. Approximately 95% of County vehicles can be valued with this recognized pricing guide. Different methods apply to vehicles not listed in the guide.

How soon must a new resident register a vehicle with Prince William County?

A new resident must register a vehicle with the County within 30 days of moving in. A newly purchased vehicle must also be reported within 30 days of purchase.

Can Prince William County personal property tax be prorated?

Yes, in many cases. Vehicles sold, disposed of, or moved into or out of Prince William County can generally be taxed according to the months they were taxable in the County. Exceptions apply when moving between certain non-prorating Virginia jurisdictions or when a vehicle moved out of Virginia has not been registered in the new state.

What happens if I pay Prince William County personal property tax late?

The County states that a 10% late-payment penalty is applied to the outstanding original tax balance. Interest at 10% per year begins on the first day of the month following the original due date. Accounts more than 30 days delinquent also incur a $30 collection fee.

Can I get a high-mileage adjustment?

Yes, when the vehicle meets the County’s model-year mileage threshold. Submit a safety-inspection, oil-change or repair record showing the VIN, mileage and service date. The County adjusts the documented mileage back to January 1 when testing eligibility.

Where can I pay Prince William County personal property tax online?

Use the County Taxpayer Portal at tax.pwcgov.org. Electronic-check payments are currently free. Card and PayPal payments have processor fees.

Who do I call about a Prince William County car tax problem?

Call Taxpayer Services at 703-792-6710. Have the tax account number, vehicle details, VIN when available, effective date of any move or sale, and the exact problem ready.

Information reviewed August 11, 2026: the 2026 tax calendar, personal property rules, $3.50 vehicle tax rate, 37% PPTRA percentage, local registration fees, J.D. Power valuation process, high-mileage requirements, proration rules, late-payment charges, payment fees, military/student/veteran relief, Taxpayer Portal and current Taxpayer Services locations were checked against Prince William County government sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not Prince William County, Prince William County Tax Administration, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles or the Commonwealth of Virginia. Verify current account balances, assessment changes, relief eligibility, payment posting and appeal decisions with the responsible government office before relying on them for a transaction.
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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