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.

Volusia County Property Search: Records, Tax & GIS Maps

Q: Can I transfer my Save Our Homes benefit to another Volusia County property?

Qualifying Florida homeowners may transfer, or port, up to 500,000 dollars of accumulated Save Our Homes assessment difference to a new Florida homestead when statutory timing and eligibility requirements are met. A separate portability application is required.

Volusia County, Florida · Owner, parcel, tax, deed, Homestead and coastal map help

Search Parcels, Values, Taxes & Maps

Search Volusia County real property by owner name, street address, alternate key or parcel ID, then review land, buildings, sales, exemptions, assessed values and mapped location before moving to taxes, deeds or an assessment appeal.

This guide also covers difficult searches by section-township-range and subdivision-block-lot, explains the difference between the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector, and gives the exact 2026 TRIM and Value Adjustment Board timeline.

Get the quick answer Follow search steps Check 2026 appeal dates

VOLUSIA COASTAL PARCEL EXPLORER PROPERTY DATA ACTIVE

OWNER SEARCH · SURNAME / ENTITY

ADDRESS SEARCH · NUMBER + STREET

PARCEL / ALT KEY · EXACT IDENTIFIER

SEC · TWP · RNG · BLOCK / LOT

LOCATE

PARCEL MATCH JUST VALUE
ASSESSED VALUE
HOMESTEAD
SALES + MAP

PROPERTY
RECORD

SALES +
VALUE

TAX +
TRIM

DEED + VAB
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Office-name correction: Florida property appraisal is handled by the elected Property Appraiser, not an Ohio-style County Auditor. Larry Bartlett is the Volusia County Property Appraiser. Will Roberts is the Volusia County Tax Collector, and Laura E. Roth is the Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Recorder.

Quick answer: use the Property Appraiser search first

Start with the official Volusia County Property Appraiser Real Property Search. Search by owner name, address, alternate key or parcel ID. Open the likely result, verify the parcel using the site address and parcel identifier, and save the record before moving to taxes, GIS, deeds, Homestead or an appeal.

1 Identify the parcel Use owner, address, Alt Key or Parcel ID.

2 Verify the result Match site address and parcel information.

3 Read the property card Check value, buildings, land, sales and exemptions.

4 Use the right next office Tax Collector, Clerk, GIS or VAB.

Ten Volusia County property facts

Property Appraiser Larry Bartlett

Search phone 386-736-5901

Search methods Name, address, Alt Key, Parcel ID

Office hours Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Main office 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand

2026 TRIM mail date August 17, 2026

2026 VAB deadline September 11, 2026

Tax bills Normally mailed November 1

Homestead Up to $50,000

Online deeds April 4, 1988–present

Open official property searches Open Property Appraiser homepage

Jump directly to your property task

Do not open five county websites when one section below can tell you exactly where the next action belongs.

Office-routing guide

Property Appraiser, Tax Collector or Clerk?

Use the office that controls your specific property question
What you need	Correct office/tool	What it handles	Important limit
Owner, parcel, address or Alt Key	Property Appraiser	Real property search and parcel identification.	Property Appraiser data is not a title opinion.
Just, assessed or taxable value	Property Appraiser	Appraisal, classification, exemptions and assessment caps.	Does not collect your tax payment.
Tax bill or payment	Tax Collector	Bills, discounts, payments, delinquency and installment plan.	Does not change your property value.
Deed, mortgage, lien or easement	Clerk / County Recorder	Official Records index, images, recording and copies.	Clerk employees cannot perform title or lien searches for you.
Interactive geographic map	Property Appraiser Map / County GIS	Parcel and geographic context.	Map lines are not a boundary survey.
Appeal value or exemption denial	Property Appraiser + VAB	Informal review followed by formal petition when necessary.	VAB does not simply lower taxes because the bill feels high.

Fastest workflow: Find the parcel with the Property Appraiser, save the Parcel ID and Alternate Key, then reuse those identifiers whenever you contact another county office.

Real Property Search

Search by owner, address, Alternate Key or Parcel ID

The main search on the Property Appraiser homepage accepts four especially useful identifiers. Use one method first rather than entering several uncertain details.

Owner Name

Useful when you know the person, trust, estate or company that appears on the tax roll.

Address

Best for homes and businesses with a known physical site address.

Alternate Key

A strong numeric identifier found in Property Appraiser records.

Parcel ID

Best when you already have the county property identifier from an older record or tax document.

Micro steps for the fastest search

Open the Real Property Search Use the official VCPA search rather than a commercial data broker.

Accept the data disclaimer when displayed The county explains that its public data and maps are prepared for tax-roll purposes and are not substitutes for legal title or survey work.

Choose one reliable identifier Start with owner, street address, Alternate Key or Parcel ID.

Keep the first search broad A surname or basic street information is often easier to refine than an over-specific entry.

Open the likely parcel Compare owner name, site address, city, parcel ID and property class.

Save both parcel identifiers Copy the Parcel ID and Alternate Key whenever both are displayed.

Review the detailed parcel record Check land, buildings, ownership, assessment, exemptions and sales rather than stopping at the search-result row.

Current-data note: The Property Appraiser search displayed data current as of July 13, 2026 when this guide was verified. Very recent transactions may appear first in the Clerk’s recorded-document system before every appraisal field is updated.

Open search choices Open Classic Search

High-density property research

Use Classic or Advanced Search when a simple lookup is not enough

Classic Search supports difficult land descriptions

Classic Search fields worth knowing
Search field	Best use	Practical tip
Short Parcel ID	Exact parcel lookup	Copy it directly from a county record to avoid digit errors.
Alternate Key	Exact Property Appraiser identifier	Very useful when street or owner data changed.
Owner Name	Individual, trust or business-owned property	Begin with distinctive name wording.
Street / Unit / ZIP	Physical-address research	Remove unit or suffix information when the exact address fails.
Section / Township / Range	Rural or legally described land	Useful when an address is unavailable or unreliable.
Subdivision / Block / Lot	Platted subdivision property	Use recorded plat information when available.

Advanced Search is useful for comparison research

The Advanced Search lets users combine parcel, owner, land, building and sales criteria. It is more powerful than a one-property lookup and can be useful for market research, comparable sales and bulk property analysis.

Parcel filters

Property class, millage group, neighborhood, site address and total just value.

Land filters

Land just value, acreage, land use code and agricultural soil type.

Building filters

Year built, bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, style and improvement type.

Sale filters

Date, price, sale instrument and qualified versus unqualified transaction.

Better comparable search: Match the location, property class, building age, living area and sale timing before using a property as evidence of value.

Open Advanced Real Property Search Open Sales Search

Search troubleshooting

No property result? Try these fixes in order

Owner search fails Use the surname or distinctive trust/business name first and remove punctuation or unnecessary words.

Address search fails Remove the unit, direction, street suffix or ZIP and retry with the main street name.

You have an old tax record Search using the Parcel ID or Alternate Key rather than current owner information.

Property recently sold Search the prior owner and review the Clerk’s Official Records for the recorded deed.

Vacant or rural parcel Use section-township-range, subdivision/block/lot or map search when there is no useful street address.

Subdivision information is known Use subdivision, block and lot rather than trying to reconstruct an address.

Parcel was split or combined Search the old Parcel ID and inspect adjacent parcels on the map.

Mailing address does not match The owner mailing address and physical site address are different fields. Search the site location instead.

Have these details ready before calling

Parcel ID or Alternate Key

Physical site address

Current and previous owner

Subdivision, block and lot

Section, township and range

Approximate deed or purchase date

Property Appraiser call script “I am trying to identify a property at [address/legal location]. I have [owner name, old Parcel ID, Alternate Key, subdivision or deed information]. Can you confirm the current parcel record and whether the property was split, combined or recently transferred?”

Call Property Appraiser: 386-736-5901

Parcel-record decoder

Understand just value, assessed value and taxable value

Important Volusia County property fields
Field	What it means	What to do with it
Parcel ID	County parcel identifier.	Save it for future county searches and calls.
Alternate Key	Additional Property Appraiser record identifier.	Useful when owner or address data changes.
Just Value	Property Appraiser estimate of market value under Florida assessment law.	Compare with market evidence if disputing value.
Assessed Value	Value after applicable assessment limitations such as Save Our Homes.	Do not assume it should equal just value.
Taxable Value	Value remaining after applicable exemptions for a taxing authority.	Different taxing authorities can have different taxable values.
Millage Group	Taxing district/rate grouping associated with the property.	Use it when estimating ad valorem tax.
Homestead	Indicates whether qualifying Homestead treatment is reflected.	Check exemption and Save Our Homes status after purchasing a residence.
Sale	Recorded transfer information incorporated into appraisal records.	Check instrument and qualification before treating it as a comparable sale.

Save Our Homes versus non-Homestead cap

Homestead property

After Homestead is established, Save Our Homes generally limits annual assessed-value growth to the lower of 3% or the applicable CPI change.

Non-Homestead property

Many non-Homestead properties are subject to Florida’s 10% assessment limitation, although the limitation does not apply to school-board assessments.

Purchase-price surprise: A buyer can receive a much higher assessed value after a change of ownership because the prior owner’s Save Our Homes benefit does not simply stay attached to the property for the new owner.

Read official appraisal information Open Property Tax Estimator

Sales and comparable-property research

Do not treat every recorded sale as a valid comparable

Use the Property Appraiser Sales Search and Advanced Search to identify transactions, then compare the property characteristics before relying on a sale in a valuation argument.

Match these characteristics

Same or similar neighborhood

Similar property use

Similar year built

Similar living or building area

Similar lot or acreage

Similar condition and improvements

Recent transaction date

Qualified market sale

Qualified versus unqualified sale: The Advanced Search specifically lets users filter by sale type. A family transfer, related-party transaction or other non-market transfer may be a poor indicator of market value.

Search official property sales Build an advanced comparable search

Parcel, land-use and flood research

Use maps for context—not as a legal boundary survey

Find the parcel record first Save the Parcel ID or Alternate Key.

Open Property Appraiser Map Search Use it to compare the parcel with roads and surrounding property.

Use County Interactive Mapping when needed Volusia County offers additional GIS applications for zoning, land use, flood zones and other geographic information.

Choose one relevant layer Too many layers can make parcel research harder instead of easier.

Verify legal questions elsewhere Use recorded plats, deeds, survey information and the responsible planning office before relying on a GIS line.

Parcel Map

Good for identifying property and nearby parcels.

County Kiosk Map

Combines land-use, planning, voting and other GIS layers.

Flood Zone Application

Lets users enter an address to research county flood-zone information.

Boundary warning: The Property Appraiser expressly says its public data and maps are not substitutes for a registered surveyor, attorney or title company when exact legal accuracy matters.

Open Property Appraiser Map Search Open County Interactive Mapping

2026–27 tax-payment planning

Tax bills arrive later than the August TRIM notice

The August TRIM notice is not the property-tax bill. The Property Appraiser provides assessment information first; the Tax Collector begins the annual property-tax collection cycle around November 1.

Tax bills / taxes payable November 1

Annual collection cycle begins.

November payment 4% discount

Largest standard early-payment discount.

December / Jan / Feb 3% / 2% / 1%

Discount decreases each month.

Final timely payment March 31

Taxes become delinquent April 1.

What happens after April 1?

Delinquency: The Tax Collector states that unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1 and a minimum mandatory 3% charge is added to the gross amount. Delinquent accounts can later be advertised and may proceed toward a tax-certificate sale.

Safe tax-payment micro steps

Find the correct property first Keep the Parcel ID and owner/location information available.

Open the official Tax Collector site Do not begin from a sponsored or third-party payment result.

Verify the current tax bill Confirm owner, parcel, year and amount before paying.

Check whether your mortgage company pays Avoid a duplicate payment when taxes are escrowed.

Choose the payment method Review the processor charge before submitting an online transaction.

Save confirmation Keep the payment date, amount, parcel identifier and receipt.

Published electronic-payment fees

Tax Collector online-payment charges
Method	Published service fee	Important detail
Online banking	$1.50	Third-party processing charge.
E-check	$1.50	Available online; enter routing and bank data carefully.
Credit card	2.6%	Processor fee can be significant on a large bill.
In-office debit card	$2.65	Published in-office debit-card charge.

Scam warning from the Tax Collector: The office says it does not call taxpayers to solicit telephone payment of current or delinquent property taxes. Property-tax payments cannot be made by phone.

Tax Collector call script “I am calling about parcel [Parcel ID]. Can you confirm the current tax year, balance, discount or delinquency status, whether my mortgage company has paid, and the approved payment method?”

Open official tax payment instructions Call Tax Office: 386-736-5938

Time-sensitive 2026 action

2026 TRIM notices and Value Adjustment Board deadline

Current status Before TRIM mailing

Review the parcel record now.

TRIM mailing August 17, 2026

Notice of Proposed Property Taxes.

Timely VAB petition September 11, 2026

25 days from the TRIM mailing.

2026 hearings Oct. 1–Nov. 20

Subject to adjustment based on petition volume.

Use the weeks before August 17: Check the parcel’s land, buildings, exemptions, sales and ownership information now. Property-record errors are easier to explain when identified before the formal petition deadline is close.

What the VAB can review

Property value

Challenge the Property Appraiser’s valuation using relevant evidence.

Exemption denial

Appeal a denied Homestead or another statutory exemption.

Classification

Challenge qualifying classification decisions.

Tax deferral denial

VAB also provides an appeal forum for applicable tax-deferral denials.

Value-appeal micro steps

Review the parcel before TRIM arrives Check building, land, sale and exemption data for obvious errors.

Read the August TRIM notice Compare just value, assessed value, taxable value, exemptions and taxing-authority information.

Contact the Property Appraiser first Ask for an explanation and an informal review when the value or parcel facts appear incorrect.

Prepare market evidence Use qualified sales, photographs, appraisals, measurements or other evidence tied to the valuation date.

File the VAB petition by September 11 Use the county’s 2026 petition portal and retain confirmation.

Prepare for a magistrate hearing Organize your documents and explain specifically why the county value, exemption or classification should change.

Different deadlines apply to denials. Exemption, classification, portability or tax-deferral denial petitions generally use a deadline measured from the mailing date of the denial notice. The county’s 2026 key-date page should be checked for the specific notice involved.

VAB phone

386-740-5164

Email

valueadjustmentboard@volusia.gov

Address

123 W. Indiana Ave.
Suite 301
DeLand, FL 32720

Open Value Adjustment Board Check 2026 VAB key dates

2027 filing now available

Homestead, Save Our Homes and portability

2026 Homestead deadline has passed. The Property Appraiser’s online filing system currently says it is accepting 2027 Homestead applications. Owners who purchased or established residence after January 1, 2026 should review eligibility for the next tax year rather than assuming a 2026 exemption can still be filed normally.

Basic Homestead eligibility

Own the property as of January 1

Occupy it as your permanent residence

Be a permanent Florida resident

Meet citizenship or qualifying residency requirements

Have ownership recorded in Volusia County Official Records

Submit the application by the applicable March 1 deadline

How much can Homestead reduce?

Up to $50,000

The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes. The additional exemption is applied according to Florida law and does not operate identically against every taxing authority.

Save Our Homes

Beginning after Homestead is established, annual assessed-value increases are generally limited to the lower of 3% or the applicable CPI change.

Documents to prepare for online filing

Social Security number for each applicant

Florida driver’s license or Florida ID

Vehicle or voter registration when applicable

Date of birth

Date property became primary residence

Date applicant became Florida resident

Previous residence information

Green card for applicable non-citizen applicants

Portability: move Save Our Homes benefit

A Florida homeowner moving from one Homestead to another may be able to transfer up to $500,000 of accumulated Save Our Homes assessment difference. The Property Appraiser describes a three-year portability period and requires a separate application by March 1.

Do not confuse exemption with portability. Applying for Homestead on the new property does not automatically mean the previous Save Our Homes difference has been transferred. Review the separate portability filing.

Start 2027 Homestead filing Read Homestead requirements Estimate taxes and portability

Clerk Official Records

Search deeds, mortgages, easements and liens

The Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court is also the County Recorder. Official Records include property documents such as deeds and mortgages as well as liens, judgments, powers of attorney and other recorded instruments.

Online and historical coverage

Online records

The Clerk says the online Official Records index and released images cover records from April 4, 1988 to the present.

Older records

The DeLand Recording Department public research area provides access to Official Records dating back to 1887 through various media.

Search the Official Records step by step

Collect the parcel clues first Save current and prior owner names, Parcel ID, transfer date and any book/page or instrument reference.

Open Official Records Inquiry Use the Clerk’s official search rather than a paid third-party land-record site.

Search by name or document information Online records can be searched using names, instrument number, book/page and advanced options.

Open the released image A recently recorded document may not appear online until it has been recorded, indexed, verified and released.

Order a certified copy only when required A lender, attorney, court or agency may tell you whether certification is necessary.

Published Clerk copy and recording fees

Common Official Records charges
Service	Published fee	Useful note
Official Records copy	$1 per page	General public-record copy.
Certification	$2 per document	Added when certified copy is required.
Record first page	$10	For qualifying instruments not larger than 8.5 × 14 inches.
Each additional page	$8.50	Recording fee after first page.
Additional names over four	$1 each	Additional indexing fee.
Deed documentary stamps	$0.70 per $100	Based on consideration under applicable Florida rules.

Title-search limitation: Clerk employees are not authorized to perform title or lien searches for the public. When you need a legal ownership or lien conclusion, use an attorney, title professional or appropriate abstracting service.

Property Fraud Alert: The Clerk provides a Property Fraud Alert service so property owners can receive notice when certain documents are recorded under a registered name.

Recording Department

386-736-5912

DeLand location

Volusia County Courthouse
Room A121
DeLand, FL

Historical research

Appointments are recommended when original physical books are needed.

Open Official Records search Read Recorder instructions and fees

Contacts and office routing

Volusia County property contacts

Main contacts for property research
Office	Use it for	Contact	Location / hours
Property Appraiser	Parcel search, owner/address search, assessment, exemptions, Homestead and property data.	386-736-5901	123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 102 DeLand, FL 32720 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tax Collector	Tax bills, payments, discounts, installment plans and delinquency.	386-736-5938	123 W. Indiana Ave., Room 103 DeLand, FL 32720
Clerk / Recorder	Deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, recorded images and copies.	386-736-5912	Volusia County Courthouse Room A121, DeLand
Value Adjustment Board	Formal value, exemption, classification and tax-deferral appeals.	386-740-5164 valueadjustmentboard@volusia.gov	123 W. Indiana Ave., Suite 301 DeLand, FL 32720

Universal property call checklist

Parcel ID

Alternate Key

Physical site address

Owner name

Relevant tax or assessment year

Specific question you need resolved

Universal call script “I am calling about Parcel ID [number] / Alternate Key [number] at [address]. I need help with [assessment, Homestead, tax payment, deed, parcel map or VAB appeal]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which record, form or office should I use next?”

Accuracy and legal limits

What public property records cannot prove

Public county tools are useful for

Finding parcel records
Searching owner and address information
Reviewing values and exemptions
Finding sales
Locating parcels geographically
Preparing tax or appeal questions

Get additional verification for

Legal ownership
Exact property boundaries
Title defects
Unreleased liens
Survey decisions
Legal document preparation

Responsible-use note: Florida public-record laws make substantial property information accessible, but a public owner-name result should still be verified against the actual parcel and recorded documents before any legal or financial conclusion is made.

Ten practical answers

Volusia County property search FAQs

How do I search Volusia County property records?

Use the official Volusia County Property Appraiser search. The main Real Property Search accepts name, address, alternate key or parcel ID, while Classic Search also supports section, township, range, subdivision, block and lot searches.

Can I search Volusia County property by owner name?

Yes. The Property Appraiser provides owner-name searching in both the standard and Classic real-property search systems. Start with the surname or distinctive business or trust name and add more information only if the result list is too broad.

What is the difference between Volusia County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector?

The Property Appraiser identifies, classifies and values property and administers exemptions. The Tax Collector mails tax bills, receives payments, administers payment plans and handles delinquent property taxes.

When are Volusia County property taxes due?

Annual property taxes become payable November 1. Early-payment discounts are 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. The full amount is due by March 31 and unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1.

When is the 2026 Volusia County property assessment appeal deadline?

The county lists August 17, 2026 as the mailing date for 2026 TRIM notices and September 11, 2026 as the timely Value Adjustment Board petition deadline for property-value appeals associated with those notices.

How much is the Volusia County Homestead Exemption?

A qualifying Florida Homestead Exemption can reduce assessed value by as much as $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, while the additional portion applies under Florida’s statutory rules. The application deadline is generally March 1.

Can I transfer my Save Our Homes benefit to another Volusia County property?

Qualifying Florida homeowners may transfer, or port, up to $500,000 of accumulated Save Our Homes assessment difference to a new Florida homestead when statutory timing and eligibility requirements are met. A separate portability application is required.

Where can I search Volusia County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Volusia County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official Records search. Online indexes and released document images are available from April 4, 1988 forward. Older official records dating back to 1887 can be researched through the Clerk’s public research resources.

Are Volusia County parcel-map lines legal boundaries?

No. Property Appraiser and GIS maps are public research tools and should not replace a recorded deed, title search, certified plat or professional boundary survey when exact legal boundaries matter.

What should I do if Volusia County property search returns no result?

Simplify the owner or street search, try the alternate key or parcel ID, use section-township-range or subdivision-block-lot fields for difficult land, open the map search and check a prior owner when a transfer is recent.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Property-search fields, office contacts, Property Appraiser hours, current search-data date, Homestead requirements, 2027 online filing status, Save Our Homes and portability information, Tax Collector due dates and fees, 2026 TRIM/VAB deadlines, Clerk Official Records coverage and recording/copy fees were checked against official Volusia County sources.

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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.