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.

Washington County Ohio Auditor Property Search & Tax Records

Tired of calling the Franklin County Auditor’s office and waiting on hold for basic answers? Frustrated trying to locate your parcel number on an old tax bill or understand how the new 2026 Triennial Reappraisal will affect your property taxes? Need to quickly check who owns a house, view tax payment history, or see an interactive GIS map — without driving downtown or filling out forms?

The official Franklin County Auditor website solves these everyday problems instantly. It gives every homeowner, buyer, and real estate professional free, 24/7 access to accurate property records, 2026 assessed values, parcel numbers, ownership details, tax history, and interactive maps — all in just a few clicks from your phone or computer.

Official Franklin County Auditor Website – Start Here in Seconds

Go to Official Franklin County Auditor Website Now

Direct verified link: https://franklincountyauditor.com/

Property Search – Most Detailed Micro-Steps (Address Method)

Address Search – 10 Precise Micro-Steps (Most Popular & Fastest)

Open the property search portal

Tap or click this direct link: https://property.franklincountyauditor.com/

Select the Address Search tab

Click the first or largest tab labeled “Address Search”.

Enter the house or building number

Type only the numbers (example: 1428).

Choose or type the street direction

Select N, S, E, or W (example: N for North High Street). This step prevents wrong matches in Columbus.

Type the street name only

Example: High (do not add “Street”, “Rd”, or “Ave” unless the system asks).

Add unit/apartment number if needed

Required for condos or apartments; leave blank for single-family homes.

Press the blue “Search” button

Wait 2–6 seconds for results to load.

Select the correct property from the list

Match the full address and owner name carefully if multiple results appear.

Review the full property record

You now instantly see owner name, parcel number, 2026 assessed and market values, building details, exemptions, tax district, and payment history.

Use the extra tools on the page

Click GIS Map, sign up for free property alerts, print the record, or check the tax estimator.

Parcel Number Lookup

Fastest ways to find any parcel number:

Check your latest property tax bill (printed near the top)
Run an address search on the site — the parcel number appears in bold at the top
Use the dedicated tool: Direct Parcel ID Search
Enter the number exactly (no dashes or spaces)
Click Search — full record opens instantly
Copy it for permits, appeals, or title companies

Property Tax Records & 2026 Values

View My Property Tax Record & 2026 Values Now

On the record page scroll to the Valuation or Tax section to see:

2026 Assessed Value (land + improvements)
Market Value estimate
Applied exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran, etc.)
Tax district code and current rate
Full payment history with dates and amounts
Links to pay online or file a complaint

GIS Parcel Map

Open Interactive GIS Parcel Viewer

Property Owner Search

Search by Owner Name (Last Name First)

Contact Information & Office Location

614-525-HOME

(614-525-4663)

Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

373 S. High Street, 21st Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search property records in Franklin County Ohio?

Go to https://property.franklincountyauditor.com/, select Address Search, enter house number + direction + street name, click Search, then click your property.

What is a parcel number in Franklin County?

A permanent 10- or 12-digit unique ID for each property. It never changes and appears at the top of every record and tax bill.

Can I check my 2026 property value online?

Yes — the 2026 Triennial Reappraisal values are live on every property record right now.

How do I find who currently owns a property?

Use the Owner Search tab (last name first) and click the matching result for current owner and mailing address.

How do I access GIS parcel maps in Franklin County?

Visit https://gis.franklincountyohio.gov/parcelviewer/, search your address or zoom in, then click any parcel boundary for full details.

What is the phone number for the Franklin County Auditor?

Call 614-525-HOME (614-525-4663). Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Where is the Franklin County Auditor office located?

373 S. High Street, 21st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 inside the Government Center downtown.

Can I search property records by address?

Yes — Address Search is the fastest and most accurate method. Always include the street direction (N/S/E/W).

How do I check property tax payment history?

Open your property record and scroll to the Tax Information section to see the complete payment history.

What information appears in Franklin County property records?

Owner name & mailing address, parcel number, 2026 assessed and market values, year built, square footage, bedrooms/baths, sale history, exemptions, tax district, and direct GIS map link.

Khushboo Bobade

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

Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

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

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

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

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

County tier

Your effective rate (%)

Market (appraised) value ($)

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

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

Exemption type

Home market value ($)

County effective rate (%)

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

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

Current annual property tax ($)

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

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

Sale / consideration price ($)

County fee rate

Number of parcels

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

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

Market value of farmland ($)

CAUV value (from auditor) ($)

County effective rate (%)

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

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

Convert from

Value

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

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

Parcel / APN / PIN

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

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

Taxable value (from tax bill) ($)

Likely market value ($)

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

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

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

Current annual tax ($)

Likely value reduction

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

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

Filing deadline (default March 31)

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

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

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

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