Vanderburgh County Property Search: Auditor, Tax & GIS

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Vanderburgh County, Indiana · Owner, assessment, tax, deed and parcel-map help

Find the Property, Value, Tax Record or Deed

Vanderburgh County has two useful public property systems. Use the Assessor’s XSoft Engage portal when you need owner history, assessed value, sales, property characteristics, photos, sketches and parcel maps. Use the Auditor or Treasurer Tax List when the main goal is a tax year, owner, parcel, address, current charge or payment-related record.

This guide explains which tool to open, what to type, how to fix a failed search, how to interpret the result, and when to switch to the Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer or Recorder instead of treating every property question as one office’s responsibility.

Read the quick answer Follow search steps Check 2026 taxes
Do not use one portal for every question. The Assessor establishes property assessments. The Auditor maintains tax-related ownership records, deductions and real-estate transfers. The Treasurer collects taxes. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats and surveys.

Quick answer: which property search should you use?

Start with XSoft Engage for a detailed property search by owner, address or property number. It is the better starting point for assessed values, property record cards, land, improvements, sales and maps. Use the Tax List when you specifically need a tax year, tax district, parcel, owner, property address or tax-bill record.

1 Choose the system Assessment detail or tax-list research.
2 Search broadly Owner, simplified address or property number.
3 Verify the parcel Match location, owner and property number.
4 Route the next action Assessor, Auditor, Treasurer or Recorder.

Important local facts

County Auditor Theresa Bassemier
Auditor office 812-435-5369
Assessor Bill Fluty
Assessor office 812-435-5267
Treasurer Brian Gerth
Treasurer phone 812-435-5248
Recorder Russell G. Lloyd Jr.
Recorder phone 812-435-5215
Spring 2026 May 11 — passed
Fall 2026 November 10

For an ordinary property lookup, open XSoft Engage first. Enter the owner, address or property number, select the correct result, and review the Summary, Transfer History, Sales, Valuation, Taxes, Land, Improvement and Documents sections.

Open official XSoft property search Open Auditor Tax List

Jump to the property task you need

Each section solves a different property-record problem.

Indiana office-routing guide

Which Vanderburgh County office handles the question?

Correct office or official tool for each property task
What you need
Use
What it provides
Important limit
Owner, address, assessed value or property record card
Assessor / XSoft Engage
Ownership, history, sales, assessment, land, improvements, photographs, sketches and property record cards.
Assessment data is not legal title evidence.
Tax-year or bill search
Auditor / Treasurer Tax List
Property number, owner, address, tax year, district and tax-related information.
Read the disclaimer; database information is not an official certified document.
Current tax balance or payment
Treasurer
Current payment route, collection, posting, late-tax and payment-method help.
The Assessor does not collect property taxes.
Value correction or assessment appeal
Assessor
Form 11, Form 130, assessment review and PTABOA process.
The Auditor does not set the assessed value.
Homestead or other deduction
Auditor Real Estate Department
Homestead, age, disability, veteran and other deduction administration.
Eligibility requirements differ by deduction.
Deed, mortgage, lien, release or plat
Recorder
Recorded instruments, copies, certified copies and remote search options.
Recorder staff cannot perform title searches or give legal advice.
Change ownership after a deed
Assessor → Auditor → Recorder
Sales Disclosure review, tax transfer and recording.
A prepared deed must satisfy all required steps.
Map, parcel shape or nearby property
XSoft Map / GIS
Parcel-map context and related property information.
Map lines are not a professional boundary survey.
Best practice: Save both the parcel/property number and the deeded owner name before calling another office. Those two identifiers prevent most routing and same-name mistakes.
Sales and comparable research

Use Advanced Search when one property is not enough

XSoft Advanced Search is much more powerful than an ordinary owner lookup. It can filter property records using actual assessment and building characteristics.

Useful XSoft Advanced Search filters
Filter
Useful for
Practical advice
Sale Price
Finding properties within a price range.
Do not compare price without property characteristics.
Sale Date
Limiting results to a relevant market period.
Keep the range close to the applicable assessment date.
Assessed Value
Finding parcels with similar assessed values.
Value alone does not make a property comparable.
Building Style
Separating different residential building types.
Useful for comparable-sale preparation.
Property Class
Separating residential, commercial and other property classes.
Avoid comparing unlike property uses.
Neighborhood
Keeping comparisons inside a similar valuation area.
Often more useful than countywide searching.
District Name
Narrowing the geographic or taxing area.
Useful for tax and market context.
Year Built
Finding properties of similar age.
Combine with style and living area.
Living Area
Matching houses of similar size.
Use a range rather than an exact square-foot number.
Parcel Acreage
Comparing similar lot or land sizes.
Important for rural and edge-of-city property.
Finished Basement
Matching finished lower-level area.
Check whether the subject record is accurate first.
Bedrooms / Stories / Housing Plan
Refining residential comparisons.
Use several related filters, not one field alone.

Build a defendable comparable-sales set

Similar neighborhood
Similar property class
Similar living area
Similar year built
Similar lot or acreage
Similar building style
Recent arm’s-length sale
Similar condition and amenities
Open Advanced Search
Troubleshooting order

No Vanderburgh County property result found?

Owner search failed Search the surname only. Try an LLC, trust, estate, former owner or alternate spelling.
Full address failed Remove the direction, suffix, apartment number and punctuation.
Property number failed Check every digit and try the other county Tax ID or parcel-number format shown on an older record.
Property recently sold Search the former owner and check the Recorder for the recent deed.
Parcel was split or combined The county Tax List specifically warns that recently split or combined parcels can create multiple bills. Search the owner’s last name to locate all related records.
New address is not visible Search by owner or parcel and use the XSoft map around the known location.
Owner or address is restricted Indiana law restricts public display for certain covered persons, so some information may be limited or unavailable.
Property Card PDF is missing XSoft says some Property Record Cards may be temporarily unavailable; contact the Assessor when the report cannot be generated.
Assessor call script “I am trying to locate property at [address] owned or formerly owned by [name]. I have [property number / tax ID / prior bill], but the current search does not show the expected parcel. Can you confirm whether the property was transferred, split, combined, renumbered or restricted in the public portal?”
Property-record decoder

Understand what the online property record is telling you

Important XSoft property sections explained
Section
What it tells you
What to do next
Summary
Core property, owner and assessment information.
Verify the parcel before researching anything else.
Sketch
Assessment sketch associated with structures.
Compare dimensions with the actual property.
Transfer History
Ownership-transfer activity associated with the parcel.
Use the Recorder for the actual recorded deed.
Sales List
Sale information connected with the property.
Check whether the transfer was an arm’s-length market sale.
Valuation List
Assessment values and historical value information.
Use this when reviewing a Form 11 increase.
Taxes
Tax information associated with the parcel.
Use the Treasurer for actual payment and posting questions.
Land Info
Land characteristics and assessment details.
Verify acreage and classification before an appeal.
Improvement Info
Building and structural characteristics.
Check size, age and features for factual errors.
Documents
Available documents tied to the parcel or assessment system.
Use Recorder records for authoritative recorded instruments.
Street View
Visual location context.
Do not use imagery alone for condition or boundary conclusions.
“Improvement” does not necessarily mean a recent renovation. The Assessor explains that “improvement” generally means the house, structure or other improvement to raw land. It does not mean the county believes the owner added something this year.
2025 pay 2026 tax help

Spring is overdue; fall taxes are due November 10

Spring installment May 11, 2026

Deadline has passed.

Fall installment November 10, 2026

Upcoming deadline.

Card fee 2.15%

Credit or debit transaction.

E-check fee $0.65

Published online fee.

Use the Tax List before paying

Search by parcel, owner or address The county Tax List supports Property/Parcel Number, Name, Property Address, Tax Year and Tax District fields.
Do not fill every field The county explicitly warns that entering too much information may restrict the results.
Select tax year 2025 payable 2026 Review the current charges for the 2026 collection year.
Check spring versus fall amount Confirm whether the spring installment is already paid or delinquent before paying only the fall amount.
Verify split or combined parcels Search the owner’s last name if property was divided or combined within the last two years.
Move to the Treasurer payment portal Only after confirming the correct parcel and balance should you submit payment.

2026 payment methods

Vanderburgh County Treasurer payment options
Method
Current published detail
Practical reminder
Online
Forte payment website; cards and e-check accepted.
Card fee 2.15%; e-check fee $0.65.
Phone
1-877-690-3729, jurisdiction code 2436.
Convenience fees apply.
Drop box
In front of the Civic Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Check, cashier’s check or money order; no cash.
Mail
Vanderburgh County Treasurer, PO Box 77, Evansville, IN 47701.
Mail check, cashier’s check or money order.
Old National Bank
Evansville branches accept payments during county-designated collection periods.
Bring the original bill and confirm the current fall collection window.
Treasurer office
Room 210, Civic Center Complex.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. Can you confirm whether the May 11 spring installment is paid, the current balance, the November 10 fall amount, any penalty due and the best approved payment method?”

Once you have confirmed the correct property and balance, use the Treasurer’s official page to reach the live payment provider.

Open Treasurer payment information Open current Forte payment portal Call Treasurer: 812-435-5248
Form 11 and Form 130

The ordinary 2026 assessment appeal deadline has passed

Current timing: Form 11 notices for the January 1, 2026 assessment date were mailed on or before April 30, 2026. Vanderburgh County lists June 15, 2026 as the appeal filing deadline, so that ordinary window has closed.

Review the property before calling the Assessor

Property class
Land acreage
Building style
Year built
Total living area
Finished basement
Garage and other structures
Recent sale information
Neighborhood classification
Comparable sales

How Vanderburgh County appeals work

Open the Property Record Card Start by identifying factual errors rather than only stating that the assessment is high.
Check the January 1 assessment year Make sure the value matches the Form 11 you intend to question.
Use Form 130 Vanderburgh County identifies State Form 130 as the current assessment appeal form.
Use Section III for objective errors The Assessor specifically notes examples such as a removed garage or incorrect square footage.
Attach supporting evidence Sales comparisons, photographs, measurements, appraisals and factual records are stronger than a general disagreement.
Ask what is still possible after June 15 A factual correction and a formal assessment appeal are not always the same process.
Reassessment cycle: The Assessor explains that Vanderburgh County properties are physically reassessed on a four-year cycle, with approximately one-fourth of the county reassessed each year.
Assessor call script “I am reviewing parcel [property number] for the January 1, 2026 assessment. The record shows [specific field], but the property actually has [correct fact]. Since June 15 has passed, can this be corrected administratively, or what process applies now?”
Open appeal resources and Form 130 Call Assessor: 812-435-5267
Property-tax savings

Check Homestead and other deductions before January

Vanderburgh County says property-tax deductions should generally be signed by December 31 and filed with the Auditor by January 15 so they can apply to the next year’s tax bill.

Common deduction preparation
Deduction
County-listed documents
Practical reminder
Homestead
Social Security and driver’s license or state ID numbers for adult residents.
Primary-residence and ownership rules apply.
Over Age 65
Most recent IRS Form 1040 plus driver’s license or state ID.
Current income and statutory eligibility rules must also be met.
Disabled Veteran
Certificate of Eligibility from the Veterans Administration.
Use current veteran-deduction guidance.
Blind / Disabled
Most recent IRS Form 1040 and Social Security award letter or other proof.
Confirm current qualification rules with the Auditor.
Reapplication rule: The county says taxpayers generally do not reapply every year. Reapplication may be needed when property is sold or title changes.
Change-of-use penalty: The Auditor warns that someone who changes the use of Homestead property and fails to notify the county within 60 days may owe the improperly received deduction plus a civil penalty equal to 10% of the additional taxes.

Micro steps before filing

Check the parcel’s current deductions Verify that an expected benefit is not already attached to the property.
Identify the correct deduction Homestead, age, disability and veteran benefits have different requirements.
Collect supporting documents Do not wait until the filing deadline to locate IDs, tax returns or eligibility letters.
Sign by December 31 Follow the Auditor’s published timing.
File by January 15 Verify that the Auditor received the application.
Read deduction requirements Call Real Estate deductions: 812-435-5293
Parcel map and GIS context

Use the XSoft map for location and nearby-property research

The Assessor portal includes an Esri-powered map tied directly to property records. Selecting a parcel can expose Summary, Sketch, Transfer History, Sales, Valuation, Taxes, Land, Improvements, Documents and Street View.

Search the property first Use owner, address or property number.
Open Map Use the same property identifier to locate the parcel.
Click nearby parcels This is useful when researching neighbors or comparable properties.
Compare the parcel number Make sure the selected map polygon belongs to the expected record.
Use assessment tabs for details Do not estimate building or valuation facts visually from the map.
Use recorded documents for legal questions A map is not a deed, title search or survey.
Useful map tasks
  • Locate a parcel
  • Check neighboring property
  • View map context
  • Open property tabs from the parcel
  • Research comparable locations
Get additional verification for
  • Exact boundary lines
  • Easements
  • Encroachments
  • Legal ownership
  • Building or zoning approval
Map warning: Do not place a fence, structure, driveway or utility based only on an online parcel polygon. Review the deed, plat or survey and obtain professional verification when exact boundaries matter.
Open property map and search
Recorder document research

Find deeds, mortgages, liens, releases and plats

Use the Recorder when you need the actual recorded instrument rather than an Assessor or Auditor ownership display.

Choose the right search method

Free in-office search

Public computers are available in Recorder Room 231 during regular business hours.

Tapestry

Designed for occasional remote public-record searches. A per-search fee applies.

Laredo

Subscription service for frequent remote research; an account and escrow arrangement are required.

Recorder search workflow

Copy ownership and transfer clues Save the current owner, former owner, transfer date and property number.
Search both grantor and grantee Try the person, company, trust or estate under which the instrument may have been recorded.
Use the document type Distinguish deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, easements and plats.
Use the approximate date This reduces same-name results.
Review the document image or index Match names and property/legal-description clues.
Request certification only when needed Confirm the receiving party’s requirements before paying for a certified copy.

Published Recorder fees

Common Vanderburgh County recording and copy charges
Document or service
Published fee
Important note
Mortgage
$55
Includes mortgages, corrective and re-recorded mortgages and related instruments.
Deed / other document
$25
Includes UCCs, certain mortgage modifications, subordinations and easements.
Additional oversized page
$5
Applies to additional pages larger than 8.5 × 14.
Mechanic’s lien
$25
Includes one first-class mailing.
Release / assignment
$25
Includes the first cross-reference.
Small copy
$1 per page
For pages 11 × 17 or smaller.
Certified document
$5 certification
Copy fees may also apply.
Legal advice limit: The Recorder states that staff members are not permitted to give legal advice or perform a title search.
Recorder

Russell G. Lloyd Jr., CPA

Phone

812-435-5215

Office

Room 231, Civic Center Complex

Open remote search instructions Check Recorder fees
Assessor → Auditor → Recorder

Transfer a deed in the correct order

Vanderburgh County publishes a specific transfer sequence. The deed is not simply taken straight to the Recorder.

Prepare the deed Include the notarized seller signature, legal description, preparer name and tax-bill mailing address.
Prepare the Sales Disclosure Use the applicable Indiana Sales Disclosure Form unless the conveyance qualifies for a no-disclosure stamp.
Take Sales Disclosure to the Assessor It must be reviewed and stamped by the Assessor before Auditor processing.
Take the approved transfer to the Auditor The Auditor enters the conveyance for taxation and processes the real-property endorsement.
Pay the Auditor transfer fee The county publishes a $10 fee for each legal description of each parcel contained in the deed when the Auditor makes the endorsement.
Record the deed with the Recorder Recorder fees and document requirements apply after the county transfer steps are complete.
Notarized grantor signature
Complete legal description
Document preparer name
Tax-bill mailing address
Sales Disclosure or Assessor exemption stamp
Correct parcel count
Auditor transfer fee
Recorder fee
Homestead opportunity: Vanderburgh County notes that the current Sales Disclosure process can also allow eligible taxpayers to file the Homestead deduction.
Affidavit warning: The Auditor stopped preparing Auditor affidavits. Contact a title company or attorney when an affidavit must be professionally prepared.
Transfer call script “I am preparing a deed involving [number] parcel(s). Can you confirm whether I need a Sales Disclosure, the current $10-per-legal-description Auditor fee, and the Assessor-Auditor-Recorder order before I come to the Civic Center?”
Read official transfer requirements Call Transfer Department: 812-435-5421
Address changes

Update the tax-bill address separately

The Auditor maintains the address used for property-tax billing. If you moved, use the county’s Property Tax Bill Address Change process rather than assuming another government database automatically updates the tax record.

Find the parcel first Copy the property number and existing mailing address.
Open the Auditor address-change form Use the county form designed for property-tax billing.
Enter the new mailing information Match the parcel and owner carefully.
Keep submission proof Save a copy or confirmation of the request.
Check the Tax List later Verify that the mailing address is displayed correctly before the next bill cycle.
Open Real Estate Billing and address-change help
Business property

2026 business personal property rules changed

Business personal property is separate from the real-estate parcel search. Vanderburgh County says new legislation effective January 1, 2026 provides an exemption when the total acquisition cost of qualifying business assets located in the county is below $2,000,000.

First-time exemption claim

File Form 103, or Form 102 for farmers, together with Form 104 and claim the applicable statutory exemption.

Return deadline

Completed personal-property returns are due May 15 of the assessment year when a return is required.

PPOP-IN discontinued for new filings: The Assessor says the Indiana Personal Property Online Portal stopped accepting new personal-property returns beginning January 1, 2026. Historical filing information may remain accessible.
Open personal-property guidance Call personal property: 812-435-5282
Tax-sale caution

A missed spring payment does not automatically mean tax sale

Vanderburgh County’s tax-sale process concerns property with qualifying older delinquent taxes, special assessments or prior sale costs. The Treasurer certifies eligible property to the Auditor, and full delinquent amounts, penalties, interest and tax-sale costs generally must be paid to remove a certified property from the sale list.

Do not use last year’s sale calendar for 2026. As of August 7, 2026, the county tax-sale page available publicly still displays the detailed 2025 sale schedule. Check the live Auditor or Treasurer page before relying on any sale date or payoff deadline.
Payment-plan question: The county’s prior tax-sale FAQ directs delinquent taxpayers to contact the Treasurer about possible payment-plan arrangements. A partial payment does not necessarily remove a property from a certified tax-sale list.
Check current Auditor tax-sale information Call tax-sale help: 812-435-5389
Phones, rooms and visit planning

Vanderburgh County property contacts

Use the most specific county contact
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location
Auditor
Tax administration, deductions, transfers, billing and county financial records.
812-435-5369
Room 208
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Evansville, IN 47708
Auditor Real Estate
Deductions, property-tax billing and real-estate questions.
812-435-5293
VandAuditor@vanderburghgov.org
Civic Center Complex
Transfer Department
Deed endorsements and transfer processing.
812-435-5421
Auditor’s Office
County Assessor
Assessment, Form 11, property record cards and appeals.
812-435-5267
Vanderburgh County Civic Center
Treasurer
Tax payment, current balance, posting and collection.
812-435-5248
Room 210
Civic Center Complex
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats and certified copies.
812-435-5215
Room 231
Civic Center Complex

General visit information

The Auditor and Treasurer publish weekday office hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Verify hours before a time-sensitive deed recording, appeal filing or payment visit.

Universal property call script “I am calling about parcel [property number / tax ID] at [address]. I need help with [ownership, assessment, tax payment, deduction, deed, transfer or map]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which office, form or system should I use next?”
Related Indiana property guide

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Indiana counties divide Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder and GIS duties differently. Use the county-specific guide rather than applying Vanderburgh County search or payment instructions elsewhere.

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Record limitations

What an online property record cannot prove

Public property systems are useful for
  • Finding owner and parcel information
  • Reviewing assessment history
  • Checking property characteristics
  • Researching sales
  • Viewing tax information
  • Locating a parcel on a map
Use additional verification for
  • Legal title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Unreleased liens
  • Easement interpretation
  • Zoning or permit approval
  • Purchase or lending decisions
Accuracy warning: XSoft explicitly states that assessment data is provided “as is” and may contain errors or omissions. Verify important financial, legal and real-estate decisions with the responsible county office and recorded documents.
10 practical answers

Vanderburgh County property search FAQs

What is the official Vanderburgh County property search?

Use the Vanderburgh County Assessor’s XSoft Engage portal for detailed property assessment, ownership, sales, map, land and building records. Use the county Auditor or Treasurer Tax List when the primary goal is tax-year, parcel, owner, address or tax-bill research.

Can I search Vanderburgh County property by owner name?

Yes. Both the Assessor’s XSoft Engage search and the county Tax List support owner-name searching. Start with the last name or the most distinctive part of an LLC, trust or business name.

How do I search Vanderburgh County property by address?

Enter a simplified street address in XSoft Engage or the Tax List. If the full address produces no result, use the house number and main street word, remove directions and suffixes, or use the map to locate the parcel.

What information is available in Vanderburgh County XSoft Engage?

The portal includes property location, ownership and owner history, sales, assessed values and value history, land information, improvements, property record cards, sketches, photographs, tax information and map tools.

When are Vanderburgh County property taxes due in 2026?

The 2025 pay 2026 real property tax installments are due May 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026. The spring deadline has passed and the fall deadline remains November 10.

What are Vanderburgh County online tax payment fees?

The Treasurer lists a 2.15 percent convenience fee for credit or debit card transactions and a $0.65 fee for e-check payments.

Can I still appeal my 2026 Vanderburgh County assessment?

The county states that Form 11 notices for the January 1, 2026 assessment date were mailed by April 30 and the normal appeal deadline was June 15, 2026. That filing deadline has passed. Contact the Assessor about factual corrections or the next applicable appeal opportunity.

Where do I find a Vanderburgh County deed or mortgage?

Use the Vanderburgh County Recorder. Records can be searched free on public computers in Room 231 of the Civic Center, or remotely through Tapestry for occasional searches and Laredo for subscription access.

How much is the Vanderburgh County Auditor deed transfer fee?

The Auditor publishes a $10 transfer fee for each legal description of each parcel contained in a deed for which the Auditor makes a real-property endorsement, except applicable government-entity transfers.

When should I file a Vanderburgh County property-tax deduction?

The Auditor says property-tax deductions should generally be signed by December 31 and filed with the Auditor by January 15 so they can affect the next year’s tax bill.

Information checked August 7, 2026: XSoft search functions, advanced filters, current assessment data, 2026 Form 11 appeal timing, tax due dates, payment methods and fees, Auditor transfer rules, deduction filing guidance, Recorder search options and recording fees were checked against Vanderburgh County and its official property systems.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Vanderburgh County Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder or City of Evansville/Vanderburgh County government. Confirm live balances, filing deadlines, ownership, assessments, deductions, legal descriptions and recorded instruments with the responsible public office.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

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

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

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

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

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

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

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

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

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

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

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

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

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

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

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

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

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

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

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

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

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

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

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

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

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

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

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

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