What is the Ohio property tax assessment ratio?

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market (true) value statewide, under Ohio Revised Code §5713.03. Your county auditor must use this ratio when calculating your tax bill.

How much is the Ohio Homestead Reduction in 2026?

For tax year 2026, the general Homestead Reduction shields $29,000 of market value for qualifying owners age 65+, totally disabled, or surviving spouses age 59+ with Ohio Adjusted Gross Income under $41,000. The enhanced amount for 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses of public-safety officers killed in the line of duty is $58,000 with no income limit. File DTE Form 105A with your county auditor.

When is the Ohio Board of Revision deadline?

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision (BOR) complaint deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year, per ORC §5715.19. Complaints are filed using DTE Form 1 with your county auditor at no cost. Late filings are rejected except in very narrow clerical-error circumstances.

How much is the Ohio real property conveyance fee?

Ohio's conveyance fee has two parts: a mandatory $1.00 per $1,000 state fee (ORC §319.54(F)(3)) and a permissive county levy of up to $3.00 per $1,000 (ORC §322.02). Most Ohio counties charge the full $4.00 per $1,000. A separate $0.50 transfer fee applies per parcel. Filed using DTE Form 100 at the auditor's office at closing.

Who qualifies for Ohio's CAUV agricultural tax break?

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program lets actively farmed land be taxed on its agricultural value rather than its market value. Eligibility requires 10+ acres devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture, or smaller parcels with $2,500+ in gross annual income from agriculture. Apply using DTE Form 109 and renew annually with DTE 109A. Removing land from CAUV triggers recoupment of three years of saved taxes under ORC §5713.34.

Texas Parcel Search: Appraisal District Records & Maps

Texas · 254 Appraisal Districts · Property Records · GIS

Find a Texas Parcel Through the Correct County Appraisal District

Texas property values and parcel records are handled locally. There is no single state assessor that values every home, lot, ranch or commercial property. Start with the appraisal district for the county where the property is located.

The appraisal district is the right place for property values, exemptions, account details and most appraisal protests. The tax assessor-collector or another local collecting office handles tax bills and payments, while the county clerk maintains recorded deeds and other real-property instruments.

Find Your Appraisal District
Follow the Parcel Search Steps

Texas parcel search: go straight to your task

Choose the section that matches what you need from the property record.

Quick answer: appraisal search first, tax search second

Need a parcel record?Use the county appraisal district property search.

Need market value?Use the appraisal district record for the correct tax year.

Need a parcel map?Look for GIS, Interactive Map, Property Map or Parcel Viewer on the appraisal district site.

Need the tax bill?Use the local collecting office identified in the Comptroller’s county directory.

Need a deed?Search the county clerk’s real-property records.

Want to dispute value?File with the local Appraisal Review Board through the appraisal district process.

Texas does not have a state property tax. Local taxing units set property-tax rates. The appraisal district determines taxable property values, while the Texas Comptroller provides oversight, guidance and statewide property-tax resources.

How to search Texas appraisal district property records

Identify the physical county.A mailing city can cross county lines, so confirm the county where the land actually sits.

Open the Texas Comptroller county directory.Select the county from the official statewide list of all 254 counties.

Find the “Appraisal District” section.The county page provides the appraisal district name, website, phone, mailing address and other local information.

Open the district’s Property Search.Common labels include Property Search, Search Appraisal Roll, Property Records, Quick Search or Online Services.

Search with the strongest identifier.Use an account or property ID when available. Otherwise try address or owner name if the district allows public owner searching.

Verify the parcel.Match the situs address, legal description, account number, land information and improvements before relying on the displayed value.

Save the account number.You may need it later for GIS, tax transparency, exemption, protest and payment systems.

Open Texas County Directory

Search tip: if an address does not return a parcel, remove unnecessary street suffixes such as Street, Drive or Lane and try fewer words. Several major Texas appraisal districts specifically recommend broader searches when an exact address fails.

Appraisal district, tax office or county clerk?

Texas spreads property information across different local offices. Opening the right office first can save a lot of time.

What you need	Office	What it handles
Property value	County appraisal district	Market/appraised value, property characteristics and appraisal records.
Homestead or other exemption	County appraisal district	Exemption applications and qualification decisions.
Property-value protest	Appraisal Review Board	Independent local board that hears qualifying appraisal protests.
Current tax bill	Tax assessor-collector or other collecting unit	Payments, receipts, delinquency and collections.
Proposed tax rates	Local tax-transparency database / taxing units	Estimated taxes, proposed rates and taxing-unit information.
Deed or recorded lien	County clerk	Recorded real-property instruments.

Do not assume the county tax assessor-collector collects every local property tax. In some Texas counties another office or taxing unit performs collection. The Comptroller’s directory identifies the collecting units that are reported for each county.

Major Texas appraisal district property searches

The search fields and map tools vary by appraisal district. These examples show why a Texas parcel search should use local terminology rather than one generic set of instructions.

Area	Official appraisal resource	Useful search details
Harris County	Harris Central Appraisal District Quick Search	Search by 13-digit account number, address or owner name. HCAD also provides a parcel viewer.
Dallas County	Dallas Central Appraisal District	Search by owner, 17-character account number, street address, business name or map.
Bexar County	Bexar Central Appraisal District	The current property search supports address, owner name, Property ID and broader quick-search terms.
Travis County	Travis Central Appraisal District Property Search	Search by owner name, property address, account number or DBA; separate map search is available.
Tarrant County	Tarrant Appraisal District	Search residential, commercial, mineral and personal-property records and open the district’s interactive map.
Collin County	Collin Central Appraisal District Property Search	Property search, interactive map, GIS downloads, tax-transparency links and open data are available through CCAD.

What a Texas appraisal district property record can show

Account or property IDThe local identifier used to connect the parcel to appraisal, map and tax records.

Owner informationOwner or mailing information when the record is publicly displayable under Texas law.

Property addressThe situs or physical location of the taxable property.

Legal descriptionLot, block, subdivision, survey, abstract or other recorded-location clues.

Land valueThe appraisal district’s value assigned to the land component.

Improvement valueThe value attributed to buildings and other taxable improvements.

Market/appraised valueThe district’s valuation for the applicable tax year.

ExemptionsHomestead, age/disability, veteran or other exemptions where applicable.

Taxing unitsCounty, city, school district and special districts connected to the account.

Property characteristicsBuilding size, age, class, neighborhood or other appraisal details, depending on the district.

Current-year records can still change. Some appraisal district websites describe current-year information as work in progress until the appraisal roll is certified and later corrections are completed.

How to use Texas GIS parcel maps

Appraisal district maps are useful for finding a tract, checking nearby parcels and connecting an appraisal account with a geographic location.

Find the property record first.Copy the appraisal account, property ID or geographic reference.

Open the appraisal district map.Look for Interactive Map, GIS, Parcel Viewer, Property Map or Map Search.

Search the parcel.Many systems accept account number, property address or owner name.

Review useful layers.Depending on the district, you may see parcel lines, aerial photography, subdivisions, taxing jurisdictions, flood layers or historic parcels.

Verify tax jurisdictions in the appraisal roll or tax-transparency system.A map point can fall close to jurisdiction boundaries, so use the official account record when the distinction matters.

A CAD map is not a boundary survey. Dallas and Harris appraisal mapping systems expressly warn that their parcel geometry is informational and represents approximate property locations rather than an on-the-ground legal survey.

Texas account numbers, property IDs and geographic references

Texas does not use one universal parcel-number format. The identifier is assigned locally, so two appraisal districts can use completely different formats.

Account numberOften the best identifier for appraisal and tax searches. Harris uses a 13-digit account number in its Quick Search.

Property IDBexar and other districts may prominently label the record with a district Property ID.

Geo referenceTarrant records can include a separate geographic reference in addition to the account number.

R-number / short accountSome Texas appraisal records and data formats use a locally assigned shortened account number such as an R-number.

Dallas accountDallas CAD’s account search accepts a 17-character account identifier.

Legal descriptionSurvey, abstract, lot, block and subdivision information can help when no street address exists.

Save the identifier exactly as shown. Once you locate the correct parcel, copy its current account or property ID rather than re-searching by owner name every time.

Texas market value, appraised value and taxable value

These numbers can be different on the same property record, especially when an appraisal limitation, special valuation or exemption applies.

Term	What it means	What to check
Market value	The property’s market value determined under Texas appraisal law, generally as of January 1.	Compare the correct tax year and property characteristics.
Appraised value	The value used after an applicable statutory appraisal limitation or special appraisal is considered.	Look for homestead limits, non-homestead circuit-breaker treatment or productivity appraisal.
Taxable value	The value remaining for a taxing unit after applicable exemptions and other adjustments.	Taxable value can differ among taxing units because exemptions are not always identical.

January 1 valuation date: with limited exceptions, Texas appraisal districts appraise taxable property at market value as of January 1. Appraisal districts must reappraise property in their jurisdictions at least once every three years, although many values are reviewed more frequently.

2026 Texas residence homestead exemption

A qualifying residence homestead can have a much lower taxable value than its market value. Applications are handled by the local appraisal district.

$140,000 school exemptionTexas school districts must provide a $140,000 general residence homestead exemption.

Up to 20% local optionA city, county, school district or special district may adopt an additional local-option exemption of up to 20% of appraised value, subject to the statutory minimum.

$60,000 age 65/disabled school exemptionQualifying homeowners age 65 or older or disabled receive an additional mandatory school-district exemption.

Other exemptions existTexas provides separate exemptions for certain disabled veterans, surviving spouses and other qualifying owners.

Find your appraisal district.Use the Comptroller county directory.

Open the district’s exemption page.Look for Residence Homestead or Form 50-114.

Check the eligibility requirements.You generally need an ownership interest and must use the property as your principal residence.

File with the appraisal district.The chief appraiser determines whether the property qualifies.

Check the parcel record afterward.Confirm the exemption appears for the correct tax year and taxing units.

Texas Property Tax Exemptions

Why Texas market value and appraised value can differ

Property owners often notice that the market value shown by an appraisal district is higher than the appraised or taxable value. That does not automatically mean the record is wrong.

Residence homestead limitationA qualifying residence homestead can receive a statutory limitation on annual increases in appraised value.

2026 non-homestead circuit breakerFor 2026, qualifying real property with a prior-year appraised value not exceeding the statutory threshold may receive the temporary circuit-breaker limitation.

2026 threshold: the Comptroller lists a maximum 2026 property value of $5.32 million for circuit-breaker eligibility. The temporary limitation is scheduled to expire December 31, 2026 unless the law is changed.

An appraisal cap is not a cap on the tax bill. Taxing-unit rates, exemption changes and other factors can still change the amount due.

Texas agricultural, timber and wildlife property can use special appraisal

Qualifying farm, ranch, timber or wildlife-management land may be appraised based on its productivity value instead of its market value. That can create a large difference between the parcel’s market value and the value used for property-tax purposes.

1-d-1 open-space appraisalThe most familiar agricultural special-appraisal route is based on qualifying use and statutory history requirements.

Productivity valueThe calculation focuses on the land’s capacity to produce agricultural or timber products rather than ordinary development-market value.

Wildlife managementLand already meeting qualifying requirements may be eligible for wildlife-management use under Texas rules.

Change of use mattersA change from qualifying agricultural use can create additional tax consequences under rollback-tax provisions.

Buying acreage? Do not assume a low taxable value means the land’s market value is low. Check both market value and productivity value and determine whether the current special appraisal can continue under your intended use.

Agricultural & Timber Appraisal Guidance

How a Texas parcel value becomes a property-tax bill

The appraisal district determines values, but local taxing units adopt tax rates. That distinction is one of the most important parts of understanding a Texas property record.

Taxable Value for a Taxing Unit ÷ 100 × That Unit’s Tax Rate = Tax for That Unit

A parcel can be inside several taxing units, such as a county, city, school district, hospital district, utility district or other special district. The final bill can therefore reflect multiple local rates.

Do not use one “Texas property-tax rate.” Texas has no state property tax rate. Local taxing units adopt their own rates, and the combination depends on the parcel’s location.

Texas Tax Rates & Levies

Use Texas property-tax transparency data to see proposed taxes

Texas requires appraisal districts and local taxing units to publish property-tax-related information online. The statewide routing point is Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes.

Open Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes.Select the appropriate county database.

Search the property.County databases must support property-address searches and generally owner searches unless owner information is legally restricted.

Check market and taxable values.The database identifies the property and its values.

Review taxing units.See which county, city, school and special districts apply to the parcel.

Review proposed rates and estimated taxes.This is more useful for rate-season questions than looking only at the appraisal record.

Texas Property Tax Transparency

How to protest a Texas property appraisal

If the appraisal district has the wrong property facts or you disagree with the appraised value, Texas gives property owners a local protest process through the Appraisal Review Board.

Read the notice of appraised value.Confirm the market value, appraised value, exemptions and protest deadline.

Check factual property data.Look at square footage, land size, class, construction details and other characteristics that may affect value.

Collect useful evidence.Comparable sales, photographs, repair estimates, closing information and evidence of record errors can be more useful than simply saying the value is too high.

File the protest with the appraisal district/ARB.Texas provides Form 50-132, although a qualifying written protest does not always have to be on that form.

Use the informal conference when useful.You may be able to resolve an issue with appraisal staff before the formal hearing.

Attend the ARB hearing if the dispute remains.The ARB considers evidence from the property owner and appraisal district.

Usual protest deadline: most protests are due by May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the notice of appraised value, whichever is later. Special situations have different rules, so use the deadline printed on your own notice.

If you remain dissatisfied after the ARB order, Texas law may provide further routes such as district-court appeal, regular binding arbitration or the State Office of Administrative Hearings, depending on the property and dispute.

Texas Protest & Appeal Guidance
Assessment Appeal Help Options

Where to find the actual Texas property-tax bill

The appraisal district record is not a payment statement. Once you need the amount currently due, a receipt or delinquency information, move to the local collecting office.

Return to the Comptroller county directory.Select the county where the parcel is located.

Find the Tax Assessor/Collector section.Read the “Collecting Unit” and consolidated-unit information rather than assuming the county collects every tax.

Open the applicable collection website.Search with the account number or other identifier accepted by that office.

Verify the tax year and account.Check that the parcel and taxpayer information match before paying.

Save the receipt or confirmation.Keep proof of payment for your records.

Typical due-date rule: for the most common Texas property-tax bills, January 31 is normally the last day to pay without delinquency and taxes become delinquent February 1, subject to statutory weekend, holiday and special-payment rules.

Texas Property Tax Bill Rules

Owner information may be restricted on some Texas records

Most public property searches are designed to help users locate accounts by address, owner or account number. However, Texas law allows certain protected owner information to be restricted from public display in qualifying circumstances.

If the owner field is blank or limited: do not assume the parcel has no owner. Search by address or account number and use the county clerk’s recorded real-property records when you need deed information.

Common Texas parcel-search problems and fixes

You opened the tax office instead of the CADGo to the appraisal district when you need values, exemptions, parcel characteristics or a protest.

Address search gives no resultRemove the street suffix and unnecessary words. Try only the street number and core street name.

Owner search failsTry last name first, use fewer characters or switch to address/account number. Search formats vary by district.

Vacant land has no normal addressUse the account number, legal description, survey/abstract information or GIS map.

Current owner is missingA recent deed may be recorded before every appraisal display is updated, or owner information may be restricted.

Market value is higher than appraised valueCheck homestead limitations, the 2026 circuit breaker or special appraisal before assuming an error.

GIS line looks wrongDo not use an appraisal map to settle a boundary dispute. Check plats, deeds and a professional survey.

You need the current amount dueMove from the CAD to the correct local tax collecting unit.

Tax differs from a nearby homeCompare taxable value, exemptions and taxing jurisdictions—not only market value.

Property was recently split or combinedThe old account number may have been replaced. Search by location and verify the current appraisal accounts.

Texas statewide property-tax data and appraisal oversight

The Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division does not appraise your individual parcel, but it collects local appraisal and tax-rate data and reviews appraisal district operations.

County directoryContact and service information for appraisal districts and local tax offices.

Tax rates and leviesStatewide files for counties, cities, school districts and special districts.

Property tax reportsAppraisal districts submit property-value and operations information to the Comptroller.

MAP reviewsThe Comptroller reviews appraisal district governance, taxpayer assistance, procedures and appraisal practices on a recurring schedule.

Texas Property Tax Reports
Appraisal District MAP Reviews

Related Texas property resources

Texas county property, tax and deed routing

Use this when you need to understand which Texas office handles appraisal, collection, deed or protest records.

Texas County Property Records, Tax & Deeds

Texas personal property tax

Business and other taxable personal property follows a different workflow from ordinary residential real estate.

Texas Personal Property Tax Guide

Texas Property Tax Assistance contact

State resourceTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts — Property Tax Assistance Division

Technical assistance800-252-9121

RoleProperty-tax education, guidance, oversight, forms and statewide information.

For an individual parcel

The Comptroller does not have your local appraisal or tax-account details. Contact the county appraisal district for value, exemption and protest questions or the local collecting office for the bill.

Find the Local Office

Texas parcel search FAQs

1. Is there one statewide Texas parcel-search website?

No. Texas property appraisal records are maintained by local appraisal districts. Use the Texas Comptroller’s county directory to find the official appraisal district for the county where the property is located.

2. What is a CAD in Texas property records?

CAD commonly means Central Appraisal District or County Appraisal District. The appraisal district appraises taxable property in the county and handles many exemption and protest matters.

3. Can I search Texas property by owner name?

Many appraisal districts allow owner-name searches, but search formats vary and some owner information can be restricted under Texas law. Address and account-number searches are useful alternatives.

4. Where can I find a Texas parcel map?

Open the appropriate appraisal district website and look for GIS, Interactive Map, Property Map, Parcel Viewer or Map Search. Many large districts provide a public parcel map.

5. Is an appraisal district GIS map a legal boundary survey?

No. Appraisal district maps are useful for property identification and research, but parcel lines are generally approximate. Use recorded documents and a professional survey for an exact boundary question.

6. Why are market value and taxable value different?

Taxable value can be lower because of appraisal limitations, homestead or other exemptions, special agricultural appraisal or other statutory adjustments.

7. What is the Texas homestead exemption for school taxes in 2026?

Texas school districts must provide a $140,000 general residence homestead exemption. Additional exemptions can apply depending on age, disability, veteran status and local taxing-unit decisions.

8. When is the Texas property appraisal protest deadline?

For most protests, the deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails the notice of appraised value, whichever is later. Use the date shown on your notice because special deadlines can apply.

9. Does the county appraisal district collect my property taxes?

Not necessarily. The appraisal district determines values, while a county tax assessor-collector, appraisal district or another local collecting unit may handle payment. Check the Comptroller county directory for the reported collecting office.

10. When are Texas property taxes normally delinquent?

For the most common property-tax bills, January 31 is normally the last day to pay without delinquency and taxes become delinquent February 1, subject to statutory exceptions, weekends, holidays and special payment arrangements.

Official Texas parcel and property-tax resources

Local Property Appraisal and Tax Information — official directory for all 254 Texas counties.
Valuing Property — market-value rules, appraisal notices and reappraisal information.
Texas Property Tax Transparency — county tax-rate and estimated-tax databases.
Property Tax Exemptions — residence homestead and other exemption guidance.
Agricultural, Timber & Wildlife Special Appraisal — productivity-value rules and forms.
Appraisal Protests and Appeals — ARB protest rights, deadlines and appeal options.
Property Tax Bills — payment and delinquency timing.
Tax Rates and Levies — statewide local taxing-unit rate data.
Property Tax Reports and Surveys — appraisal-roll and district-operation information.
Property Tax Assistance Contact — Comptroller PTAD contact and assistance information.

Independent information notice: This page is not operated by the Texas Comptroller, an appraisal district, Appraisal Review Board, tax assessor-collector or county clerk. Property values, exemptions, account data, tax rates and deadlines can change. Verify important information with the responsible local government office before filing a protest, paying taxes, purchasing property or relying on a mapped boundary.

Khushboo Bobade

Khushboo Bobade is the editor and digital publisher of CountyAuditors.org. She oversees the research and editorial process for the website, ensuring that information about county auditor offices, property records, and government resources is accurate, verified, and easy for visitors to understand.

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.

County tier

Your effective rate (%)

Market (appraised) value ($)

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.

Exemption type

Home market value ($)

County effective rate (%)

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.

Current annual property tax ($)

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.

Sale / consideration price ($)

County fee rate

Number of parcels

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).

Market value of farmland ($)

CAUV value (from auditor) ($)

County effective rate (%)

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.

Convert from

Value

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.

Parcel / APN / PIN

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.

Taxable value (from tax bill) ($)

Likely market value ($)

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.

Current annual tax ($)

Likely value reduction

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.

Filing deadline (default March 31)

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.