Washington County Auditor Property Search & Tax Records

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Washington County, Ohio · Property, tax, GIS, deed and value help

Search Parcels, Taxes, Maps & Deeds

Use the Washington County Auditor search to find a parcel by owner name, street address or parcel number, then review appraised and assessed values, acreage, buildings, transfers, tax districts, reductions, sales and tax information.

This practical guide explains what to type, how to fix a failed search, which property fields matter, how to meet the August 14, 2026 tax deadline, and when to use the Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Tax Map or Building Department.

Read the quick answer Follow search steps Check the tax deadline
Urgent 2026 tax reminder: The second-half deadline for 2025 real-estate taxes payable in 2026 and 2026 mobile-home taxes is Friday, August 14, 2026. Confirm that your payment is submitted, received or properly postmarked by the deadline.

Quick answer: start with one clean search field

Open the official Washington County Auditor search, use the parcel number when available, or search the owner in Last First format. For an address, enter the house number, abbreviated direction, street name and street type in their separate fields. Open the likely parcel and verify the parcel number plus physical location.

1 Choose one search type Parcel, owner or address.
2 Open the complete parcel Do not stop at the results list.
3 Save the parcel number Use it for taxes, maps and deeds.
4 Move to the correct office Treasurer, Recorder or Tax Map.

Washington County quick facts

County Auditor Matthew Livengood
Main phone 740-373-6623
Additional phone 740-760-8710
Auditor hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Office 205 Putnam St., Marietta
Property value Extension 2141
Transfers Extension 2124
Tax Map Extensions 2161 and 2162
Treasurer Option 3, then option 2
Second-half due date August 14, 2026

After identifying the parcel, use the Map tool for geographic context, the Treasurer for live payment questions and the Recorder for the actual deed, mortgage, lien or easement.

Open official property search Open official parcel map

Choose the property task you need to finish

Use the section that matches your question instead of opening every county portal.

Office-routing guide

Which Washington County office handles the task?

Correct office or official tool for each property question
Your question
Correct office or tool
What it provides
Important limitation
Who owns the parcel and what is its value?
Auditor property search
Owner display, parcel number, values, land, buildings, sales, tax district and reductions.
The result is not a title opinion.
What amount must I pay?
County Treasurer
Current bill, payment, posting, delinquency and payment-plan help.
The Auditor does not process the payment.
Where is the parcel?
Auditor Map / GIS
Map location, nearby parcels, roads and general geographic context.
Parcel lines are not surveyed boundaries.
What is the legal description?
Tax Map Office
Description review, land-title research, plats and historical maps.
A tax map does not replace a survey.
Where is the deed or mortgage?
County Recorder
Recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements and document copies.
A name search is not a complete title examination.
Can I split or develop the property?
Tax Map, Engineer and Building Department
Transfer review, subdivision, building, floodplain and access routing.
Auditor ownership data is not development approval.
Is the market value wrong?
Auditor and Board of Revision
Informal review followed by the formal DTE Form 1 process.
The Board reviews value, not voter-approved tax rates.
Does farmland qualify for CAUV?
Auditor Farm Programs
Initial application, annual renewal and recoupment guidance.
Ownership of rural land alone does not create eligibility.
Best sequence: Auditor search → verify parcel number → review the complete property record → use the Treasurer for money, Recorder for documents or Tax Map for legal-description and boundary research.
Search troubleshooting

No parcel result? Use this recovery sequence

Owner search failed Use the surname alone, then try a prior owner, trust, estate, farm or business name.
Address search failed Remove the direction and street type. Search with only the house number and main street word.
Rural property is missing Search the owner or parcel number and use the map rather than relying on the postal address.
Recent purchase shows the seller Search the previous owner and check the Recorder’s index for the newly recorded deed.
New lot or parcel split Search the parent parcel, original acreage owner or developer.
Two parcels were combined Search each old parcel number and ask Real Estate Transfers whether a combination was processed.
Vacant property has no street number Use owner, parcel, township, tax district or map-based research.
Manufactured home is missing Confirm registration, title status and whether the home is taxed as real property or a manufactured home.

Prepare before calling the Auditor

Complete physical address or road
Current and former owner names
Old or possible parcel number
Township, village or tax district
Approximate transfer or construction date
Deed, survey or nearby-parcel clue
Auditor call script “I am trying to identify the property at [address or road]. The current or former owner may be [name], and I have [old parcel, deed, map or nearby-property clue]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined, renumbered or registered under another property record?”
Call Auditor: 740-373-6623 Call additional line: 740-760-8710
Property-card decoder

Understand the parcel record before acting

Important Washington County property fields explained
Field
What it means
What to check next
Parcel number
The county identifier assigned to the taxable parcel.
Use it for tax, map, deed, transfer and appeal questions.
Owner and mailing address
The ownership display and address used for correspondence.
Do not confuse the mailing address with the property location.
Legal description
An abbreviated parcel-description field.
Use the recorded deed for the complete legal description.
Map number
A reference used for Tax Map and geographic research.
Provide it to Tax Map staff when requesting a map.
Land-use code
The Auditor’s recorded classification of the property.
Report a meaningful difference between recorded and actual use.
Neighborhood
An appraisal grouping used when analyzing property value.
Use it when selecting possible comparable properties.
Appraised value
The Auditor’s estimate of full market value.
Compare land, improvements, condition and valid sales.
Assessed value
Generally 35% of appraised market value in Ohio.
Use the correct tax district when estimating tax.
Taxable value
The value used after applicable valuation and reduction rules.
Check Homestead, Owner Occupancy, CAUV and other indicators.
Land details
Frontage, depth, acreage, land type, rates and adjustments.
Compare with the deed, survey and actual land use.
Residential details
Year built, living area, rooms, baths, condition, grade and construction characteristics.
Document material errors with measurements, permits and photos.
Improvements
Garages, barns, sheds, porches, additions and other taxable structures.
Report demolished, missing or incorrectly described improvements.
Recent sales
Buyer, seller, date, amount and validity indicator.
Use the Recorder for the actual instrument.
Tax and delinquency fields
Half-year amounts, balance, special assessments and delinquent amounts.
Verify the live payable amount with the Treasurer.

Common property-card errors worth checking

Incorrect acreage or frontage
Wrong living area
Incorrect year built
Finished basement entered incorrectly
Demolished building still listed
Missing new addition
Wrong land-use class
Incorrect Homestead or Owner Occupancy status
Tax calculation warning: Do not multiply assessed value by a random countywide rate. Tax districts contain different school, township, corporation and levy combinations.
August 2026 tax action

Pay the second-half tax bill by August 14

First-half deadline March 13, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Second-half deadline August 14, 2026

Pay or obtain an accepted USPS postmark by this date.

Interest dates September 1 and December 1

Interest applies to qualifying unpaid delinquency.

Late-payment consequences

First ten days after the deadline

The published penalty is 5% of the unpaid second-half amount.

After the first ten days

The published penalty increases to 10% of the unpaid second-half amount.

Do not wait for a missing bill. Failure to receive a mailed tax bill does not remove the tax, penalty or interest obligation. Contact the Treasurer when the parcel or mailing address is uncertain.

Official payment methods and fees

Washington County tax-payment choices
Method
Published fee or rule
Micro-step guidance
Online credit or debit card
2.4% convenience fee with a $2 minimum.
Search the parcel, confirm tax year and amount, add no more than 100 parcels, submit and save the emailed receipt.
Online e-check
$1 flat fee; $50,000 limit.
Verify routing and account numbers, complete final submission and save confirmation.
Telephone
Card: 2.4% with $2 minimum; e-check: $1.
Call 1-844-598-1300 and prepare one parcel number per call.
In person—cash or check
No card fee when paying with accepted cash, check or money order.
Bring the original tax bill to avoid the $1-per-parcel reprint fee.
In-person debit card
$2 flat fee.
Confirm the parcel and payable amount at the counter before approving the transaction.
In-person credit card
2.75% of the amount due.
Compare the charge with online or e-check costs before paying a large bill.
Drop box
Checks and money orders only.
Use the Second Street drop box behind the courthouse and include the payment stub in the bill envelope.
Mail
USPS postmark by the due date is accepted.
Include the bill stub, write the parcel number and make payment payable to Washington County Treasurer.

Possible inflation-cap adjustment

The Auditor has posted a notice that recent legislation created an inflation cap affecting certain property-value increases. Eligible parcels may receive an adjustment on the second-half bill. Not every parcel qualifies.

Compare the first- and second-half amounts An eligible parcel may show a change that was not available for the first-half bill.
Check for a credit or refund A full-year payer whose final amount was reduced may receive an account credit or refund.
Do not estimate eligibility yourself Use the actual tax bill and contact the Auditor for value-adjustment questions.
Use the Treasurer for payment posting The Treasurer confirms the current amount due and whether a payment or credit appears.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. Can you confirm the amount due for August 14, whether an inflation-cap credit or overpayment appears, whether my payment has posted, and the least expensive accepted payment method?”
Read payment steps and pay taxes Verify due dates and penalties Call Treasurer: option 3, then 2
Comparable-sales research

Use the Sales Report without choosing misleading comps

The official Sales Report can summarize transactions by price range and display average, median, minimum, maximum, sale count and parcel count. It also provides a CSV export for deeper review.

Build a useful comparable-sales set

Match location
  • Same township or corporation
  • Same or similar school district
  • Similar neighborhood
  • Comparable road, access and utility context
Match property
  • Similar land use
  • Similar acreage
  • Similar year built and living area
  • Similar grade, condition and outbuildings
Match transaction
  • Recent sale date
  • Valid-sale indicator
  • Normal market exposure
  • No family, estate or multi-parcel distortion

Transfers that may not show market value

Family or related-party transfer
Trust or estate transfer
Quitclaim deed
Sheriff or foreclosure deed
Several parcels sold together
Partial ownership interest
Property with major condition differences
Sale too remote from the value date
Rural-property tip: Compare agricultural use, CAUV status, acreage, timber, homesite, barns, road frontage and utilities before treating one farm sale as comparable to another.
Open official Sales Report Review valid sales by date
GIS, plats and historical maps

Use the map for location—not legal boundary proof

Find the parcel number first A parcel identifier is often more reliable than a rural mailing address.
Open the Auditor Map Search or navigate to the parcel and click the mapped shape.
Compare the parcel result Match the parcel number with the Auditor property record.
Review neighboring parcels Use the map for general adjacency, road and parcel-shape context.
Contact Tax Map for description research Provide the parcel number, map number, deed reference and purpose.
Obtain a survey when exact lines matter A GIS or hard-copy tax plat is not a professional boundary survey.
Correct resource for common map and development questions
Question
Starting resource
Final verification
Where is the parcel?
Auditor Map
Parcel number and Auditor record
What does the deed description mean?
Tax Map Office
Recorded deed, plat or survey
Where is the legal boundary?
Deed, plat and survey records
Professional boundary survey
Can I sell part of the property?
Tax Map, extension 2162
Transfer standards, survey and applicable subdivision rules
Can I build on the parcel?
Auditor and map research
Washington County Building Department and applicable jurisdiction
Is the property in a floodplain?
Map and property research
Building Department at 740-374-4185
Historical map resource: The Tax Map Office maintains historical property maps dating back to the 1880s. Contact extension 2161 or 2162 before visiting or requesting a copy.
Boundary warning: Do not use GIS lines to settle a fence, timber, easement, driveway or ownership dispute. GIS and tax plats are approximate representations for tax purposes.
Open Auditor parcel map Read Tax Map guidance Choose a development office
Recorder document research

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

Use the Auditor record to identify the parcel and transfer clues. Use the Recorder when you need the actual recorded instrument or a document copy.

Search the Recorder index step by step

Copy clues from the parcel record Save current and former owner names, recent sale dates, legal-description words and parcel number.
Open the cloud-based official search The page offers Quick Search and Advanced Search.
Enter a focused search term Search a grantor, grantee, subdivision, document type or document number.
Add a recording-date range Use the expected purchase, mortgage, release or transfer period.
Choose index or OCR scope Index Only searches indexed fields. Index & Full Text searches document text as a phrase through OCR.
Compare the document with the parcel Match names, subdivision, legal description and recording references.
Request a copy when needed Ask whether an ordinary or certified copy is required by the receiving party.

Published Recorder details

Washington County Recorder services and practical limits
Item
Published information
Practical note
Online records access
No charge for the official online search.
A copy or certified document may still carry a fee.
Public-made copy
$2 per page.
Confirm the number of pages before ordering.
Assisted copy
$2 for assisted copies under the published FAQ.
Clarify the expected total before submitting a request.
Tract indexing
The county states that geographical tract indexing is available.
Useful when a name search is not enough.
Document turnaround
The published response is three days.
Allow mailing and return time when sending documents.
Return envelope
A self-addressed stamped envelope or postage is required.
Missing return postage can delay or add cost.
Property Alert: The cloud-based Recorder portal provides a Property Alert option. Register the relevant name variations and follow the portal’s instructions for notification settings.
County Recorder

Teresa Judson

Recorder phone

740-373-6623

Extensions 2223 or 2225

Office
205 Putnam Street
Marietta, OH 45750

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Search official Recorder records Read Recorder office guidance
Deeds, conveyance and parcel changes

Prepare a property transfer without an avoidable rejection

Conveyance fee

$4 per $1,000 of the taxable consideration.

A $175,000 taxable transfer would produce an estimated $700 conveyance fee before the parcel-transfer and recording charges.

Parcel-transfer fee

$0.50 for each parcel transferred.

Count every parcel number included in the instrument.

Use the official conveyance calculator

Count all parcel numbers One deed can include several parcels with separate transfer fees.
Enter the sale price Use the applicable consideration for the transfer.
Compute the estimated amount The calculator includes the parcel-transfer fee.
Identify the correct DTE form Use DTE 100 for many taxable transfers or DTE 100EX when claiming a valid exemption.
Check special property programs Homestead, CAUV and manufactured-home status can require additional forms.
Complete Tax Map review where required The deed description, parcel split or partial transfer may need survey and Tax Map approval.
Submit the accepted document to the Recorder Include the correct signatures, acknowledgment, legal description, fees and return postage.

Forms commonly used during a transfer

Washington County transfer and parcel forms
Form
Purpose
Common mistake
DTE 100
Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value and Receipt.
Incorrect parcel count, consideration or buyer information.
DTE 100EX
Explains the statutory reason for conveyance-fee exemption.
Assuming a family or entity transfer is automatically exempt.
DTE 101
Statement of Conveyance of Homestead Property.
Ignoring the existing exemption during ownership change.
DTE 102
Statement of Conveyance of CAUV Property.
Ignoring continued qualification or recoupment exposure.
Surveyor’s Certificate
Supports qualifying survey and description review.
Using an abbreviated Auditor description as a new deed description.
Tax Parcels Combination Request
Requests eligible parcels to be combined for tax purposes.
Assuming adjacent parcels combine automatically.
Survey decision: Whether a survey is required depends on the existing deed description and whether all or only part of the property is being transferred. Contact Tax Map before preparing the final deed.
Estimate conveyance and parcel fees Open property-transfer forms Call transfers: extension 2124
Board of Revision

Challenge value with evidence, not only a high bill

The regular 2026 filing deadline has passed. Washington County states that a Board of Revision complaint must be filed by March 31. Prepare evidence now and confirm the next applicable filing period with the Auditor.

Review the record before filing DTE Form 1

Parcel and tax year
Land acreage and classification
Living area and building dimensions
Year built, grade and condition
Basement, garage and outbuildings
Recent valid sale
Comparable neighborhood sales
Damage, demolition or construction

Build a stronger complaint

Identify the exact value problem Separate an incorrect market value from a tax-rate, levy or special-assessment complaint.
State the requested market value Support the requested number rather than asking for an undefined reduction.
Attach direct evidence Use an appraisal, valid comparable sales, purchase documents, photos, measurements or repair estimates.
Use the current DTE Form 1 Do not reuse an outdated form saved from another tax year.
File by March 31 Submit early enough to correct missing signatures or documentation.
Prepare for the hearing Washington County says hearings are usually conducted during April and May.
Evidence matched to the valuation issue
Issue
Useful evidence
Weak evidence
Recent purchase
Contract, closing statement, deed and sale-condition explanation.
Only an online automated estimate.
Incorrect square footage
Measurements, plans, permits and photographs.
A general statement that the card is wrong.
Poor condition
Inspection reports, repair estimates and dated photos.
Ordinary maintenance complaints without market impact.
Comparable sales
Similar valid sales in the correct neighborhood and time period.
Selecting only the lowest prices.
Farm property
Acreage, use, productivity, structures, CAUV and comparable farm information.
Comparing a working farm with ordinary vacant land.
Value-review call script “I am reviewing parcel [number] for tax year [year]. I believe the market value is incorrect because [sale, record error, condition or comparable evidence]. Can you confirm the current correction process, DTE Form 1 and next Board of Revision filing deadline?”
Open DTE Form 1 and related forms Call property value: extension 2141
CAUV, Homestead and owner occupancy

Check whether a tax-saving program is missing

Common Washington County property-tax programs
Program
Main purpose
Important requirement
Common form
CAUV
Values qualifying land according to agricultural use.
Generally 10 qualifying acres or the smaller-tract agricultural-income route.
DTE 109 and annual DTE 109A renewal
Homestead Exemption
Provides tax relief to qualifying senior, disabled, veteran or surviving-spouse homeowners.
Principal residence and the applicable current eligibility rules.
DTE 105A, DTE 105I or related form
Owner Occupancy Reduction
Provides the 2.5% owner-occupied-home reduction.
Owner must occupy the property as the primary residence.
DTE 105C
Damaged Property
Requests a value deduction after qualifying destruction or damage.
Document the date, cause, extent and value impact.
DTE 26

CAUV requirements and timing

Eligibility routes
  • At least 10 acres in commercial agricultural use during the preceding three years
  • Or a smaller tract meeting the $2,500 agricultural-income test
  • Crops, animals and qualifying commercial timber may support eligibility
Application responsibilities
  • Apply after the first Monday in January
  • File before the first Monday in March
  • Pay the $25 initial-application fee
  • Renew every year at no cost
CAUV recoupment warning: Failure to renew or a change to nonqualifying use can result in loss of the reduction and recoupment of the previous three years of tax savings.

Homestead and Owner Occupancy checks

Open the current property record Look for Homestead Reduction and Owner Occupied Reduction fields.
Confirm principal-residence status Owner Occupancy applies to the qualifying primary residence.
Choose the correct Homestead category Age, disability, disabled-veteran and surviving-spouse rules use different forms and evidence.
Verify current income and exemption rules Do not rely on an old threshold or exemption amount from a prior year.
Submit the signed application Keep a copy and proof of delivery.
Check the next property record and bill Contact the Auditor if the approved reduction does not appear.
Open CAUV, Homestead and reduction forms Read official program information Call Farm Programs: extension 2125 Call Homestead: extension 2123
Manufactured and mobile homes

Register, move, transfer or convert a manufactured home

Register a home after placement

Contact the Auditor within 30 days Register the manufactured or mobile home after it is placed in Washington County.
Prepare the title and location information Bring the owner, title, home, park or land and purchase details requested by the office.
Confirm the tax classification Determine whether the home is taxed as a manufactured home or has been converted to real estate.
Keep the registration record Save it with the title and tax documents.
Registration penalty: Failure to register a manufactured or mobile home within 30 days may result in a $100 fine.

Move the home on a public road

Apply for a relocation permit
Pay all applicable home taxes
Pay the published $5 relocation fee
Confirm title and destination information
Obtain the permit before the move
Keep the notice with the moving documents

Forms users may need

Manufactured-home forms available from the Auditor
Form or application
Use
Application for Mobile Home Relocation Permit
Obtains the county notice required before an applicable public-road move.
Application to Convert Manufactured Home to Real Estate
Begins the county portion of qualifying real-estate conversion.
DTE 100M
Manufactured and Mobile Home Conveyance Fee Statement of Value and Receipt.
DTE 100M(EX)
Claims a qualifying conveyance-fee exemption.
DTE Form 1M
Challenges the valuation of a manufactured or mobile home.
DTE Form 41
County Manufactured and Mobile Home Registration Certificate.
DTE Form 55
Election to have a manufactured or mobile home taxed like real property.
Open manufactured-home applications Call Manufactured Homes: extension 2122
Delinquency research

Use the delinquency report as a warning—not a payoff

The Auditor’s Delinquency Report can display parcel number, taxpayer, certified year, vacant status and listed amount. It also supports filtering, sorting and CSV export.

Find the parcel in the report Search or filter using the parcel number or taxpayer information.
Confirm the certified year A parcel can have delinquency associated with a prior year.
Open the normal property record Confirm the physical parcel and current owner display.
Contact the Treasurer Ask for the current payoff, penalties, interest and payment-plan options.
Do not rely on the report during closing Obtain updated tax and title information before purchasing or transferring property.
Not a sale list: A delinquency entry does not prove that a property is immediately available for purchase, scheduled for foreclosure or free of a payment arrangement.
Open official Delinquency Report Contact Treasurer about delinquent taxes
Phone and visit guide

Washington County property contacts

Call the office that can complete the task
Office or service
Use it for
Phone
Address and hours
Auditor—general
Property search, values, forms, reductions and routing.
740-373-6623
740-760-8710
205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Property appraisal
Property facts, market value, construction and demolition.
Extension 2141
Auditor office
Real-estate transfers
Conveyance, deed transfer, parcel combinations and related forms.
Extension 2124
Auditor office
Farm Programs
CAUV, renewal and agricultural-program questions.
Extension 2125
Auditor office
Homestead
Homestead and related application questions.
Extension 2123
Auditor office
Manufactured Homes
Registration, transfer, relocation and conversion.
Extension 2122
Auditor office
Tax Map
Descriptions, title research, plats, maps, splits and survey routing.
Extensions 2161 or 2162
Washington County Courthouse
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer
Tax balance, payment, posting, delinquency and payment plans.
740-373-6623
Option 3, then option 2
205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, copies and recording.
Extensions 2223 or 2225
205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Building Department
Building construction and floodplain questions.
740-374-4185
Confirm permit jurisdiction before visiting.

Bring or include these details

Parcel number
Physical property address
Owner name
Tax or value year
Map or deed reference
Form or program name
Short explanation of the problem
Photos, measurements or payment proof
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [number] at [address]. I need help with [search, value, tax payment, deed, map, transfer, CAUV, Homestead or manufactured home]. The public record currently shows [brief fact]. Which official form, portal or office should I use next?”
Nearby county searches

Check a neighboring county when the record is missing

A rural mailing address can create confusion near county lines. Confirm the legal county before assuming the Washington County search is incomplete.

Monroe County, Ohio

Useful for parcels near the eastern or northeastern Washington County boundary.

Open Monroe County property-search guide
Morgan County, Ohio

Useful for parcels near the northwestern boundary or Morgan County mailing jurisdictions.

Open Morgan County property-search guide
Accuracy and legal limits

What the online property record cannot prove

Online records are useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing ownership display and mailing information
  • Checking values, land and building facts
  • Finding sales, maps and tax details
  • Preparing questions for county staff
Get additional verification for
  • Legal title and ownership interests
  • Exact property corners
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Building and development approval
  • Purchase, lending or litigation decisions
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact a person from a same-name owner result alone. Verify the parcel, physical location and relevant recorded documents.
Ten practical answers

Washington County Auditor property-search FAQs

Where do I search Washington County Ohio property records?

Use the official Washington County Auditor property search. It supports parcel number, owner name, address and advanced searches covering sales, tax districts, townships, school districts, land and residential characteristics.

How do I search by owner name in Washington County?

Enter the name in Last First format. Start with the surname only, then add the first name if too many matches appear. For a trust, estate, farm or company, begin with the most distinctive word.

When is the second-half Washington County property-tax deadline in 2026?

The second-half deadline for 2025 real-estate taxes payable in 2026 and 2026 mobile-home taxes is August 14, 2026. A United States Postal Service postmark dated August 14 is accepted.

What are the Washington County online tax-payment fees?

Online credit and debit card payments carry a 2.4% convenience fee with a $2 minimum. Online electronic checks carry a flat $1 fee. Limits and parcel-count restrictions apply.

Can Washington County GIS parcel lines prove a legal boundary?

No. Washington County states that GIS and hard-copy plat maps are representative drawings for tax purposes and are not official records or survey plats. Use a deed, recorded survey and professional surveyor when exact boundaries matter.

Where can I search Washington County deeds and mortgages?

Use the Washington County Recorder’s official online records search. Quick Search accepts a grantor, grantee, subdivision, document type or document number, while Advanced Search provides additional filters.

How much is the Washington County conveyance fee?

The published county conveyance fee is $4 per $1,000 of consideration. The Auditor also collects a transfer fee of $0.50 per parcel.

How do I challenge a Washington County property value?

Check the parcel facts, contact the Auditor and collect evidence. If the information is correct but the market value remains disputed, file DTE Form 1 with the Washington County Board of Revision by March 31 for the applicable tax year.

What are the Washington County CAUV requirements?

A tract of at least 10 acres used for commercial agriculture during the previous three years may qualify. A smaller tract may qualify through the $2,500 agricultural-income route. The initial fee is $25 and renewal is required annually.

How are manufactured homes handled in Washington County?

Manufactured and mobile homes must be registered with the Auditor within 30 days after placement in the county. A relocation permit is required before moving a home on a public road, and all applicable taxes must be paid.

Information reviewed August 7, 2026: Property-search fields, Auditor contacts, tax deadlines, penalties, payment options, inflation-cap notice, GIS and Tax Map limitations, Recorder search functions, Recorder FAQ charges, conveyance tools, CAUV requirements and available forms were checked against official Washington County sources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Washington County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Tax Map Office, Engineer, Building Department or Board of Revision. Confirm live balances, deadlines, fees, eligibility, legal descriptions and recorded documents 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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