Stark County Auditor Property Search (Ohio)

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Stark County Ohio • Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, GIS, Tax Map and BOR

Search Stark County Property Records and Read the Official Parcel Details Correctly

Stark County property search is not only about typing an owner name into a box. A useful searcher needs to know when to use the Auditor’s Real Estate Search, when to switch to the Treasurer payment portal, when the Recorder is the correct place for deeds, and when GIS/Tax Map, CAUV, Homestead, rental registration or Board of Revision rules matter.

This page pulls the important official details into one practical guide so users only need to leave for an action: search a parcel, pay a tax bill, view a deed, file a complaint, download a form, use the parcel viewer or contact the correct county office.

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Fast answer: use the official Stark County Real Estate Search for property ownership, parcel details, values, tax information, sales, appeal details, GIS/map search and septic/well search. For actual tax payment, use the Stark County payment portal, which allows searching by parcel number, owner name or property address.

Best workflow: use the Auditor to identify the parcel and understand the record, use the Treasurer for payment and penalties, use the Recorder for deeds/mortgages/easements, use GIS/Tax Map for parcel-map context, and use Board of Revision only when you have a property-value complaint with evidence.

Feb 252026 first-half real estate tax due
Mar 22026 first-half manufactured home tax due
$29kstandard Homestead market-value shield
$25CAUV initial application fee
Real Estate Search Parcel Viewer Recorder Records Tax Estimator

Which Official Stark County Tool Handles Your Question?

Do not make users click five county pages just to learn where to go. Use this routing table first.

What you need
Use this official tool
What it gives you
Action link
Owner, parcel, address, values, sale history, tax detail, appeal info
Stark County Real Estate Search
Basic Search, Advanced Search, GIS/Map Search, Septic & Well Search, Profile, Values, Values History, Tax and Appeal tabs.
Open Real Estate Search
Pay real estate tax or search tax bill
Treasurer Payment Portal
Search by parcel number, owner name or property address; multiple parcel numbers can be entered separated by commas.
Open Payment Search
Deed, mortgage, easement or recorded document
Stark County Recorder
Permanent real estate document records such as deeds, mortgages and easements, available online at no direct user cost.
Search Records
Parcel map, GIS view, tax map, geographic context
Auditor Parcel Viewer / Tax Map Department
Interactive parcel viewer plus tax maps generated from recorded instruments and surveys, maintained in GIS.
Open Parcel Viewer
Estimate taxes before buying or appealing
Stark County Tax Estimator
Estimate by permanent parcel number.
Open Tax Estimator
Challenge value
Board of Revision
Original valuation complaint filing for 2025, Smartfile link, BOR contact and March 31, 2026 deadline.
Open BOR

Micro Step-by-Step: Search a Stark County Property

Open the official Real Estate Search

Start at realestate.starkcountyohio.gov. This is the official Stark County property search, not a third-party property-data website.

Choose Basic or Advanced Search

Use Basic Search for one property. Use Advanced Search when you need tighter filters, multiple criteria or research beyond a single address.

Start with the cleanest identifier

Use parcel number if you have it. Otherwise try owner last name or address. Do not type every possible detail on the first search.

Open the correct parcel

Check Profile, Values, Values History, Tax Detail, Sales and Appeal information before saving the record or calling an office.

Use GIS/Map when location is unclear

If owner or address search is confusing, open GIS/Map Search or the Auditor Parcel Viewer to visually confirm the parcel area.

Switch to the right office for official action

Use Treasurer for tax payment, Recorder for deeds, Tax Map for tax-map context, and BOR for value complaints.

What to Type in Stark County Property Search

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Parcel number

  • Best search when you have a tax bill, prior record, deed reference or payment portal result.
  • Use parcel number for Treasurer payments and Auditor office calls.
  • The tax estimator asks for a permanent parcel number.
  • If the parcel was split or combined, also try owner or address search.
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Owner name

  • Try last name only before adding first name.
  • For LLC, trust, estate or business property, use one unique word.
  • Recent transfers may still require Recorder search for the newest recorded deed.
  • If the owner is not found, try the property address next.
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Property address

  • Start with street number and street name only.
  • Avoid punctuation, ZIP code and extra unit details first.
  • Use GIS/Map Search if rural addressing or multi-parcel property creates confusion.
  • For tax payment, the payment portal has address number and street fields.
Search trick: If Stark County search returns no result, remove detail. If it returns too many results, add one more field. Most failed property searches happen because the user starts too narrow.

What the Stark County Property Record Helps You Read

Record item
Why it matters
Best next step
Profile
Confirms parcel, owner, situs address and basic property identity.
Use this before calling Auditor, Treasurer or Recorder.
Values
Shows current valuation data used in tax calculations and appeal questions.
Use Values and Values History before filing BOR.
Values History
Helps explain increases, decreases and reappraisal-style changes over time.
Compare prior values before assuming there is an error.
Tax Detail
Can show tax, reductions, penalties, interest, special assessments and CAUV recoupment codes.
Use Treasurer for payment and payoff questions.
Sales
Useful when researching market value, recent sale history or appeal evidence.
For deed proof, open Recorder records.
GIS/Map
Useful visual context, but not a substitute for legal survey or recorded documents.
Use Recorder and Tax Map support for exact legal descriptions.

Stark County 2026 Real Estate Taxes, Payment Options and Penalties

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Real estate first half

The official due-date page lists February 25, 2026 for first-half real estate taxes.

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Real estate second half

The due-date page showed the second-half real estate due date as pending. Check Treasurer before paying close to summer deadline.

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Manufactured homes

The due-date page lists March 2, 2026 for first-half manufactured home taxes and the second half as pending.

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Penalty warning

The Treasurer states a 10% penalty plus interest must be charged on outstanding balances after the first-half due date.

Payment option
Official detail
Practical note
Mail
Make checks payable to Stark County Treasurer and mail to P.O. Box 24815, Canton, Ohio 44701-4815.
Write parcel number(s) on check or money order and include bill stub(s).
In person
Pay at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, OH 44702.
Treasurer office is on the second floor of the Stark County Office Building.
Drop box
Treasurer lists a 24/7 outside drop box plus an inside lobby drop box during lobby hours.
Put bill stub(s) and check(s) in an envelope.
Phone card payment
Call 1-877-690-3729 and use jurisdiction code 4518.
Vendor convenience fee applies; pay each parcel as a separate transaction.
Online card payment
Pay real estate tax or manufactured home tax online through the Stark County payment portal.
Payment processor fee is listed at 2.40% with a $2.00 minimum on the portal home page.
Bank bill pay
Make check payable to Stark County Treasurer and use parcel number as account number.
Each parcel number must be paid as a separate transaction for proper credit.
Monthly prepayment
Half-year taxes are divided into five installments and automatically withdrawn monthly.
Contact the Treasurer for setup; this is for budgeting, not last-minute delinquency repair.
Semiannual auto withdrawal
Treasurer can withdraw the tax payment from checking or savings when semiannual bills are due.
Good for owners who do not escrow with a lender.
Mailing warning: Stark County’s due-date page says payments mailed must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service on or before the due date. Private mailing-machine postmarks are no longer acceptable.
Search Real Estate Tax Treasurer Real Estate Tax Due Dates

Stark County Tax Detail Codes Explained

The tax detail page can show short codes that confuse users. Include these meanings so the page answers tax-bill questions directly.

Code
Meaning
What to do
ORG
Real Estate Tax
Base tax line.
RED
Tax Reduction
Check if reductions appear as expected.
RLB
Non-Business Credit
A tax-credit line, not a payment.
HRB
Owner Occupancy Credit
Check if owner occupancy should apply.
HOM
Homestead Reduction
Review Homestead eligibility if missing.
SAC
Special Assessment
This can explain a higher bill even when value seems normal.
PEN / INT
Penalty / Interest on Tax
Use Treasurer for payoff and payment questions.
SAP / SAI
Penalty / Interest on Special Assessment
Do not treat it as an Auditor value issue.
FRC / FRP
CAUV Farm Recoupment Tax / Penalty
Check CAUV renewal or land-use-change history.

Appraisal, Tax Estimator and Value Review

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Use Values + Values History

Do not judge a property by one number. Check current value, prior value and sales history before assuming an assessment error.

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Use Tax Estimator

The Stark County Auditor Tax Estimator asks for a permanent parcel number. Use it for planning before buying or appealing.

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Use BOR only for value

Board of Revision is for valuation complaints. High taxes caused by penalty, special assessment or tax rate are usually not fixed by a value complaint alone.

Value-review tip: Before filing a complaint, collect comparable sales, appraisal, photos, repair estimates, incorrect building data, closing statement or condition proof. A general “my taxes are high” argument is weak.
Tax Estimator Values Search Board of Revision

GIS, Parcel Viewer and Tax Map Department

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Parcel Viewer

Use the official Stark County Auditor Parcel Viewer for map-based parcel searching and location context.

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Tax maps

Tax maps are used in real estate transfer and taxation. Stark County explains they are generated from recorded instruments such as deeds and plats, based on surveys by Ohio-licensed surveyors.

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Boundary caution

Use maps for research, not final legal boundary decisions. For fences, easements, encroachments or deed descriptions, use recorded documents and survey support.

Auditor Parcel Viewer Tax Map Department Data Download

Stark County Recorder: Deeds, Mortgages and Easements

The Auditor parcel page identifies property data. The Recorder is the official source for recorded land documents.

Recorder task
Official detail
Practical note
Search real estate documents
Recorder maintains complete, accurate and permanent records of deeds, mortgages and easements for land in Stark County.
Use Recorder when you need deed proof, mortgage release or easement document.
Online records
Recorder says documentation is available on the website 24 hours a day with no direct user cost.
Search online before paying a third-party document service.
E-recording
Documents can be recorded electronically; use the Recorder’s E-Recording page for details.
For title companies and professionals, e-recording may be faster than counter workflow.
Office help
Recorder office is on the first floor of the County Office Building, 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 170, Canton.
Phone: 330-451-7443. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–4:30.
Deed tip: If the owner changed recently and the Auditor page appears behind, check the Recorder first. The recorded deed is often the better proof of what legally happened.
Recorder Search Records Recorder Office Search Instructions

Transfer Department and Conveyance Forms

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DTE 100 or DTE 100EX

Before the Auditor can endorse a conveyance, the grantee must submit DTE Form 100 for taxable transfer or DTE Form 100EX for exempt transfer reason.

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Homestead / 2.5% transfer statement

If the property currently receives Homestead or 2.5% owner-occupied reduction, a Homestead or 2.5% Owner Occupied Statement of Conveyance is also required.

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CAUV property

CAUV property may require extra attention because failure to renew or change in use can trigger recoupment.

Transfer workflow tip: Do not treat Auditor property search as deed preparation. Use Recorder records, correct DTE forms, transfer requirements and professional help when legal description, title or exemption questions are involved.
Transfer Department Applications & Forms

Homestead Exemption and Owner Occupancy

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$29,000 shield

Stark County says Homestead lets eligible homeowners shield up to $29,000 of market value from property taxation.

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$41,000 income limit

The Homestead page lists eligibility for homeowners 65+ and totally/permanently disabled homeowners with previous year household income not exceeding $41,000.

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Enhanced veteran Homestead

Disabled veterans may qualify for an enhanced Homestead exemption that increases the original Homestead amount from $29,000 to $58,000.

Form / issue
What it is for
Where to act
DTE 105A
Application for Homestead Exemption.
Use Stark County Applications & Forms.
DTE 105C
Owner Occupancy application.
Use Property Tax Reductions / Forms.
DTE 105E
Certificate of Disability for Homestead.
Use when disability certification is required.
DTE 105I
Disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
Use veteran-specific documentation path.
DTE 106B
Homestead and Owner Reduction Complaint.
Use if a reduction decision needs complaint review.
Savings note: Stark County says those who qualify for Homestead save about $400 per year on average, but the exact savings varies by location and tax rate.
Homestead Exemption Property Tax Reductions Forms

CAUV and Agricultural District Rules

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Initial CAUV fee

Stark County lists the initial CAUV application fee as $25, with checks made payable to Stark County Treasurer.

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New application deadline

New applications may be submitted after the first Monday of January and by the first Monday in March.

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Annual renewal

CAUV applications must be renewed each year. Renewal applications are sent automatically and must be returned by the first Monday in March.

CAUV / ag issue
Official detail
Practical meaning
Renewal fee
There is no renewal fee as long as the deeded name remains unchanged.
Ownership changes can affect paperwork and fees.
Failure to renew
Failure to renew results in loss of CAUV reduction and may result in recoupment of the preceding three years of tax savings.
Missing renewal can be far more costly than the application fee.
Reapplying after non-renewal
Those who do not renew must wait 3 years before applying again.
Do not ignore the renewal notice.
Agricultural District
Agricultural District can defer collection of new water, sewer and electric assessments while land is farmed.
Agricultural District is not the same as CAUV tax reduction.
Tax reduction
Agricultural District does not reduce real estate taxes like CAUV does.
Use CAUV for valuation reduction, Agricultural District for listed protections/assessment deferral.
Farm-owner warning: The risky part of CAUV is not the $25 fee; it is non-renewal, land-use change and possible three-year recoupment.
CAUV CAUV Deadlines CAUV Forms

Board of Revision: File a Stark County Value Complaint Correctly

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Deadline

The official due-date page lists March 31, 2026 for Board of Revision.

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Smartfile

The BOR page links to Smartfile to file an original valuation complaint for 2025.

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BOR contact

Board of Revision contact listed: 330-451-7998, fax 330-451-7100, email BOR@starkcountyohio.gov.

Evidence type
Why it helps
Practical note
Recent appraisal
Shows professional value opinion.
Best when close to the tax-lien date and property-specific.
Comparable sales
Shows market value for similar properties.
Use similar location, size, age, condition and sale date.
Condition photos
Shows problems not obvious from public record.
Pair photos with repair estimates or inspection reports.
Closing statement
Supports recent arm’s-length sale price.
Also verify deed through Recorder.
Incorrect building data
Wrong square footage, class, condition or structure data can affect value.
Use photos and documentation, not just a statement.
BOR warning: File a value complaint only when you can explain the value issue. Penalty, interest, tax rate, special assessment, or payment issues belong with Treasurer or the levying authority, not a simple value complaint.
Board of Revision BOR Forms Gather Property Evidence

Residential Rental Property Registration

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Who must register

Ohio law requires owners of residential rental property to register a contact agent for that property with the county auditor.

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60-day rule

Registration must be filed within 60 days, including weekends and holidays, after the real property conveyance form is filed.

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$150 penalty

Failure to file in time may result in a penalty of up to $150 against the property.

Landlord tip: If you buy a Stark County rental, add rental registration to your closing checklist. Deed transfer and rental registration are not the same task.
Residential Rental Property Rental Form

Manufactured Homes: Registration and Transfer Basics

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30-day registration

Manufactured and mobile home owners must register the home with the county auditor within 30 days after acquiring situs in Stark County.

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$100 penalty

Failure to register within the required period can subject the owner to a $100 penalty.

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2026 tax due dates

The due-date page lists manufactured home first-half taxes due March 2, 2026, with second-half date pending at the time checked.

Manufactured Homes Payment Portal

If Stark County Property Search Shows No Result or Looks Wrong

Problem
Likely reason
Fix inside official workflow
Owner search fails
Name spelling, LLC/trust/estate format, recent sale or too much detail.
Search last name only, one business word, then check Recorder if sale was recent.
Address search fails
Street suffix, punctuation, unit number, rural address or multi-parcel property.
Use street number + street name only, then GIS/Map Search.
Parcel tax payment does not work
Wrong parcel number, contract status, or multiple parcels combined incorrectly.
Payment portal says parcels under contract are excluded and must be paid in person or by mail.
Tax bill seems too high
Special assessment, penalty, interest, CAUV recoupment, lost credit or value increase.
Read Tax Detail codes before filing BOR.
Need deed proof
Auditor search is not the recorded deed database.
Use Stark County Recorder Search Records.
Boundary question
GIS/Tax Map is being treated like a survey.
Use Recorder documents, Tax Map context and survey help.

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Use Real Estate Search Real Estate Department Official Forms

Stark County Auditor Office Google Map

The Stark County Auditor is listed at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 220, Canton, Ohio 44702. The Treasurer is at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, and the Recorder is at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 170.

Auditor

110 Central Plaza South, Suite 220, Canton, OH 44702. Phone: 330-451-7357. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–4:30.

Treasurer

110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, OH 44702. Phone: 330-451-7814. Use for tax payment and penalty questions.

Recorder

110 Central Plaza South, Suite 170, Canton, OH 44702. Phone: 330-451-7443. Use for deeds, mortgages and easements.

Bring this

Parcel number, owner name, property address, tax bill, deed reference, photos, sales evidence and the exact form name.

Stark County Auditor Property Search FAQ

What is the official Stark County Auditor property search website?

Use realestate.starkcountyohio.gov. It includes Basic Search, Advanced Search, GIS/Map Search, Septic & Well Search and parcel detail tabs.

How do I search Stark County property by parcel number?

Use the Real Estate Search or the Treasurer payment portal. Parcel number is the best identifier for Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder and Tax Estimator tasks.

Can I search Stark County property by owner name?

Yes. Start with the owner’s last name only. For LLC, estate, trust or business ownership, search one unique word first.

Can I search Stark County property by address?

Yes. Start with property street number and street name. Avoid extra punctuation, ZIP code and unit details on the first search.

What are Stark County 2026 real estate tax due dates?

The official due-date page lists first-half real estate taxes due February 25, 2026. The second-half real estate due date was shown as pending when checked.

Where do I pay Stark County property taxes?

Use the Stark County Treasurer or payment portal. Payment options include mail, in-person payment, drop box, phone credit card, online credit card, bank bill pay, monthly prepayment and semiannual automatic withdrawal.

What is the Stark County Treasurer phone number?

The Treasurer real estate tax page lists phone number 330-451-7814.

Where do I search Stark County deeds?

Use the Stark County Recorder Search Records system. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages and easements for land in the county.

What is the Stark County Homestead Exemption amount?

Stark County says eligible homeowners can shield up to $29,000 of market value from property taxation. Disabled veterans may qualify for an enhanced $58,000 amount.

What is the Stark County Homestead income limit?

The Stark County Homestead page lists eligibility for homeowners 65+ and totally/permanently disabled homeowners with previous-year household income not exceeding $41,000.

What is Stark County CAUV?

CAUV is Current Agricultural Use Valuation. Stark County lists a $25 initial application fee, annual renewal, a first-Monday-in-March new application deadline and possible three-year recoupment if renewal is missed.

How do I appeal a Stark County property value?

Use the Board of Revision. The official due-date page lists March 31, 2026 as the BOR deadline, and the BOR page links to Smartfile for filing an original valuation complaint for 2025.

What does the Stark County Tax Map Department do?

Tax maps are used for real estate transfer and taxation. Stark County says these maps are generated from recorded instruments such as deeds and plats and based on surveys by Ohio-licensed surveyors.

Does Stark County require rental property registration?

Yes. Residential rental owners must register contact-agent information within 60 days after the real property conveyance form is filed. Late filing may result in a penalty of up to $150 against the property.

What if a manufactured home is newly located in Stark County?

Manufactured and mobile home owners must register the home with the county auditor within 30 days after acquiring situs in Stark County. Failure can subject the owner to a $100 penalty.

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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