Washington County Auditor Property Search & Tax Records

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Washington County, Ohio · Parcels, taxes, GIS, sales, deeds and value help

Search Parcels, Taxes, Maps & Deeds

Search Washington County property records by owner name, street address or parcel number, then open the detailed record to review appraised value, assessed value, tax district, acreage, buildings, sales, taxes and special assessments.

This guide explains exactly what to enter, how to identify the correct result, what each field means, why a parcel may be missing, and which official office handles payment, maps, recorded deeds, exemptions, farmland valuation or a value complaint.

Start with the quick answer Follow exact search steps Check 2026 tax dates
Confirm the parcel before using the information. Match the property location and parcel number—not only a same-name owner. Auditor and GIS records are research tools and do not replace the recorded deed, certified tax information, title work or a professional boundary survey.

Quick answer: use the Auditor Advanced Search

The official Washington County Auditor search supports owner, parcel and address lookups. Begin with one simple search field, open the matching parcel, confirm its parcel number and address, and save the full record before moving to tax payment, GIS, sales or Recorder tools.

1 Search one way Use surname, parcel ID or a simplified address.
2 Verify the match Compare the parcel number and physical location.
3 Save key fields Keep value, tax district, map number and transfer clues.
4 Use the right office Treasurer, Recorder, GIS, Tax Map or Board of Revision.

Ten facts to know before searching

Search methods Owner, address or parcel number
Owner format Last name followed by first name
Main office 205 Putnam St., Marietta
Auditor phone 740-373-6623
Office hours 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Property value Reviewed on a six-year cycle
Assessed value Generally 35% of market value
First-half tax Due March 13, 2026
Second-half tax Due August 14, 2026
BOR deadline March 31

After preparing one clean search value, open the official portal. Use Owner Search, Parcel Search or Address Search first. Use the advanced filters only when the initial result list is too broad.

Open official property search Open Auditor homepage

Choose the exact property task

This guide is organised around actions rather than a directory of unexplained links.

Office-routing guide

Which Washington County office handles your question?

Start with the Auditor when you need to identify or understand a parcel. Move to another office when your task involves money, recorded documents, exact map work or a formal filing.

Correct office or tool for each property task
What you need
Use
What it provides
Important limit
Owner, address, parcel or value
Auditor Advanced Search
Property identity, values, buildings, taxes, transfers and assessment details.
Not legal proof of title.
Tax amount, payment or receipt
Treasurer
Bills, collections, payment posting, penalties and delinquent plans.
The Auditor does not collect the payment.
Parcel location or nearby property
Auditor GIS Map
Map-based parcel context and available GIS layers.
Not a legal boundary survey.
Deed, mortgage, lien or easement
Recorder
Recorded document indexes and images.
Online searching is not a title opinion.
Sales comparison
Advanced Search / Sales Report
Sale-date filters, price ranges, valid-sale filters and CSV reports.
Not every transfer reflects market value.
Legal description or tax map
Tax Map / GIS Office
Tax-map and parcel-mapping assistance.
A professional survey may still be required.
Challenge the market value
Board of Revision
DTE Form 1 and a formal valuation hearing.
The Board reviews value, not general dissatisfaction with tax rates.
Homestead, owner occupancy or CAUV
Auditor
Applications, renewals and programme guidance.
Each programme has separate eligibility rules.
Best sequence: Identify the parcel, copy its parcel number, save the full property report and use that number for every tax, map, deed, form or office question.
Failed-search recovery

No property result found?

Use this order before assuming that the parcel does not exist or paying a third-party records site.

Owner search returned nothing Use the surname alone. Try a former owner, trust, estate, company or alternate spelling.
Address search returned nothing Remove the direction, street type, unit, punctuation and extra words.
Parcel number failed Remove spaces or punctuation and check whether a zero was entered as the letter O.
The property recently sold Search the seller or previous owner, then use the Recorder’s grantor and grantee search.
The parcel is newly created Search the parent parcel, developer, adjoining owner or previous legal description.
The property is rural Use a road name, township filter or the GIS map rather than a complete mailing address.
The mailing city appears different Verify the township, school district, tax district and map location.
The parcel existed previously It may have been split, combined, transferred or renumbered. Call with the former parcel number.

Prepare this information before calling

Full property address or road
Current and previous owner names
Old or possible parcel number
Map number, if available
Approximate transfer date
Township or school district
Auditor call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address or road]. The current or previous owner may be [name], and I have [old parcel number, map number or deed reference]. Can you confirm whether the parcel was transferred, split, combined or renumbered?”
Call Auditor: 740-373-6623 Alternative real-estate line: 740-760-8710
Parcel-field decoder

Understand the Washington County property record

A parcel page can contain legal, valuation, tax, land, improvement, residential and sales sections. Read the full report before relying on one number.

Important property fields and the correct next action
Field
What it means
What to do next
Parcel number
The county identifier for the taxable parcel.
Use it for taxes, maps, forms, deeds and county calls.
Owner
The ownership name currently shown by the Auditor.
Use the Recorder’s deed when legal ownership proof is needed.
Legal description
A property-description clue tied to the tax record.
Use the complete recorded deed or survey for legal work.
Map number
The tax-map reference associated with the parcel.
Save it for Tax Map or GIS questions.
School district
The school jurisdiction connected with the property.
Use it when interpreting taxes and comparable locations.
Tax district
The combination of local taxing authorities applying to the parcel.
Choose this district in the official Tax Estimator.
Appraised value
The Auditor’s estimate of market value for land and improvements.
Check property facts and relevant sales before disputing it.
Assessed value
Generally 35% of appraised value under Ohio’s tax system.
Do not multiply it by an unrelated countywide rate.
CAUV value
Agricultural-use valuation where qualifying land is enrolled.
Confirm acreage, soil and annual renewal status.
Taxable value
The value used in the parcel’s tax calculation after applicable treatment.
Compare it with reductions and the tax district.
Half and year totals
Published first-half, second-half and annual tax information.
Use the Treasurer for the actual amount due and payment posting.
Special assessments
Separate parcel charges in addition to ordinary property tax.
Identify the assessment source before disputing the tax value.
Recent sales
Recorded transfers with buyer, seller, price and validity indicators.
Check whether the transaction was a valid market sale.

Review physical property details

Residential facts
  • Year built and remodel information
  • Living and finished-basement area
  • Grade and condition
  • Bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Exterior, roof and stories
Land and improvement facts
  • Acreage and land-use code
  • Frontage, depth and land type
  • Barns, sheds and other improvements
  • Utilities and topography
  • CAUV and owner-occupancy status
Correction tip: When a meaningful fact is wrong, identify the exact field and prepare photographs, measurements, permits, surveys, demolition records or other evidence before calling Property Appraisal Value at extension 2141.

Why value and taxes do not change at the same percentage

Washington County values each parcel at market value during the six-year reappraisal cycle, with a statistical adjustment typically ordered three years later. The final tax also depends on the assessed value, taxing district, effective rates, credits, reductions and special assessments.

Read official property FAQs Call value staff: extension 2141
2026 tax and payment guide

Check Washington County tax dates and payment options

Taxes assessed for 2025 are billed and collected during 2026. Washington County normally collects real-estate taxes in March and August.

First-half due date March 13, 2026

This deadline has passed.

Second-half due date August 14, 2026

Confirm the current bill before paying.

Initial late penalty 5%

For the first 10 days after the applicable due date.

Later penalty 10%

Applies after the initial late period.

Possible second-half adjustment: The Auditor currently warns that an inflation-cap change may create an adjustment for eligible parcels. Not every property qualifies. A full-year overpayment may be credited or refunded after the final calculation.

Tax-payment methods and fees

Ways to pay Washington County property taxes
Method
What to prepare
Published fee or rule
Practical warning
Online card
Parcel and payment-card information.
2.4% convenience fee with a $2 minimum.
Review the final processor fee before submitting.
Online e-check
Bank routing and account numbers.
$1 flat published fee.
Check each bank digit carefully.
Phone payment
Parcel and payment details.
Call 1-844-598-1300; one parcel per call.
Write down the confirmation number.
Mail
Bill stub plus check or money order.
USPS postmark by the due date is accepted.
Mail early and make payment to Washington County Treasurer.
In person
Bill or parcel information and accepted payment.
Cash, check, money order and cards are accepted.
Card convenience fees still apply.

Online payment micro steps

Search the parcel first Confirm the owner, address, parcel number, tax year and current balance.
Check mortgage escrow Ask the lender whether it has already scheduled or sent payment.
Open the official Treasurer payment page Use the county page rather than a sponsored or unrelated payment link.
Match the parcel before entering payment information Confirm that the address and parcel number match the intended property.
Compare card and e-check fees For a large bill, the flat e-check fee may cost less than a percentage card fee.
Save the receipt Keep the confirmation number, payment date, amount, parcel and payment method.
Confirm posting Recheck the account or contact the Treasurer when payment is close to a deadline.

Paying by mail

Detach the small portion of the tax bill and include it with a check or money order payable to Washington County Treasurer. Mail it to Tammy L. Bates, Treasurer, Washington County Courthouse, 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750.

Need a returned receipt? The Treasurer instructs taxpayers to enclose the entire bill with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Bill missing, escrow or delinquent taxes

Tax bill never arrived Search the parcel, confirm the mailing address and contact the Treasurer before the deadline.
You pay through escrow Forward the bill to the mortgage company when it has not received the account information.
Your mailing address changed Submit the change in writing to the Treasurer rather than changing only the Auditor record.
The account is delinquent Call the Treasurer about the current balance and an available payment plan.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need to confirm the current amount due, whether an inflation-cap adjustment applies, whether my payment has posted, and whether a payment arrangement is available.”

After reviewing the fees and steps above, use the official payment page. Use Important Dates to confirm penalties and the Real Estate Tax page to understand the tax-year/payable-year relationship.

Open official tax-payment page Verify 2026 dates and penalties Understand tax-year billing
GIS, tax maps and boundaries

Use the parcel map without treating it as a survey

Official map workflow

Find the parcel in Advanced Search Copy the parcel number and map number before opening the map.
Open the official GIS Map Search or navigate to the property using the parcel information.
Zoom close enough to see individual parcels Do not judge a boundary or parcel shape from countywide zoom.
Compare nearby parcel numbers Check adjoining owners, road frontage and parcel arrangement.
Return to the property report Confirm that map number, parcel number, acreage and legal-description clues agree.
Use Tax Map or a surveyor for exact work The GIS outline alone is not enough for a fence, structure, driveway or boundary dispute.
GIS is useful for
  • Finding rural tracts
  • Viewing nearby parcels
  • Understanding road access
  • Checking parcel shape
  • Connecting map and record information
GIS cannot prove
  • Exact boundary locations
  • Legal ownership
  • Survey monuments
  • Building or zoning approval
  • Whether an encroachment exists
Boundary warning: Do not place a fence, structure, driveway, septic component or utility using an online parcel line alone. Obtain the deed, survey or plat and professional confirmation where necessary.

When to call Tax Map or GIS

Tax Map

Call 740-373-6623, extension 2161.

Use for tax-map and parcel-reference questions.

Tax Map/GIS

Call 740-373-6623, extension 2162.

Use for the parcel viewer and GIS-data questions.

Historical maps

Older property maps may require a separate county records request or office assistance.

Open official GIS parcel map Find map and legal-record help
Sales and comparable-property research

Find recent sales without choosing misleading comparisons

The Advanced Search includes sale dates, sale-price ranges, buyer and seller names and a valid-sale filter. The separate Sales Report can summarise a date range and export results as CSV.

Build a meaningful sales search

Match location
  • Same or similar tax district
  • Township or neighbourhood
  • School district
  • Comparable road and river access
Match property
  • Land property class
  • Acreage
  • Year built
  • Living area, bedrooms and baths
Match transaction
  • Relevant sale-date range
  • Valid market sale
  • No unusual multi-parcel structure
  • No major condition difference

Transfers that may not show market value

Family or related-party transfer
Trust or estate transfer
Gift or partial-interest transfer
Sheriff or foreclosure transaction
Sale involving several parcels
Property with very different condition or use
Report tip: Use the Sales Report when you need a date-range overview, average or median price, parcel count and a CSV export. Use Advanced Search when you need property-specific filters.
Open official Sales Report Open weekly valid-sales lists Open Advanced Search filters
Recorded-document research

Find deeds, mortgages, liens and easements

The Auditor property record helps identify the parcel and owner. The Recorder maintains the permanent documents connected with ownership, conveyances and land encumbrances.

Search the Recorder in the correct order

Copy clues from the Auditor record Save the parcel number, current owner, previous owner, legal-description clue and transfer date.
Open the Recorder’s official page Choose either the online records search or cloud-based public search.
Search both grantor and grantee Grantor generally transfers the interest; grantee generally receives it.
Try alternate name forms Search former surnames, trusts, companies, initials and both spouses.
Narrow by document type and date Select deed, mortgage, release, lien, easement or another applicable record.
Compare recording information Match names, instrument number, recording date and legal-description clues.
Ask for an official copy when required Confirm whether the lender, court, agency or professional needs a certified copy.
Title warning: A public document search is useful research, but it does not replace a professional title examination, legal opinion or title-insurance commitment.
Recorder

Teresa Judson

740-373-6623, ext. 2223 or 2225

Address
205 Putnam Street
Marietta, OH 45750
Hours

Monday–Friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Fax: 740-373-9643

After gathering the owner and recording clues, open the cloud-based quick search. Return to the Recorder office page when you need staff help, recording requirements or another search option.

Open official cloud records search Open Recorder office page
Board of Revision workflow

Challenge an incorrect Washington County property value

Start by checking the property record for factual errors. When the information is correct but the market value still appears wrong, the formal route is a Board of Revision complaint.

Review these facts first

Acreage and land-use classification
Living area and building size
Year built, grade and condition
Barns, sheds and improvements
Utilities and topography
Recent valid sale
Comparable sales
Damage, demolition or major defects

File DTE Form 1 correctly

Confirm the tax year Identify the value year being challenged rather than using only the bill-payment year.
Download the current DTE Form 1 Use the Washington County forms page rather than an old saved copy.
State the current and requested values Explain the factual reason for the requested change.
Attach relevant evidence Use an appraisal, current sales, closing records, photographs, estimates or proof of incorrect property data.
File by March 31 The Auditor states that the complaint form must be filed by March 31.
Prepare for the hearing Washington County generally holds Board of Revision hearings in April and May.

Evidence that answers a real value question

Useful evidence by property-value issue
Issue
Useful evidence
Weak approach to avoid
Recent purchase
Closing statement, contract, deed and sale-condition documents.
Using only a real-estate listing estimate.
Incorrect building data
Measurements, photographs, floor plans and permits.
Saying the record is wrong without naming the field.
Poor condition
Dated photographs, inspection reports and repair estimates.
General maintenance complaints without cost evidence.
Comparable sales
Similar valid sales near the valuation date.
Selecting only the lowest prices.
Farm or rural land
Acreage, use, soil, improvements, access and CAUV information.
Comparing farmland with ordinary vacant residential land.
Payment responsibility: Filing a value complaint does not itself remove the Treasurer’s published payment deadlines. Confirm the amount and payment obligations with the Treasurer while the complaint is pending.
Value-review call script “I reviewed parcel [parcel number] and believe the market value is incorrect because [recent sale, property error, condition or comparable evidence]. Can you confirm the correct DTE Form 1, filing method, tax year and March 31 deadline?”
Open DTE Form 1 and property forms Call property-value staff: extension 2141
Credits, exemptions and farmland

Check Homestead, owner occupancy and CAUV

Common Washington County property programmes
Programme
Main purpose
Key eligibility clue
Action
Owner Occupancy
Tax reduction for a qualifying principal residence.
Owned as of January 1 and occupied as the primary residence.
Use DTE Form 105C.
Homestead
Property-tax relief for qualifying homeowners.
Age, disability, income, veteran or surviving-spouse requirements may apply.
Use the correct current Homestead form.
CAUV
Values qualifying agricultural land according to agricultural use.
Generally 10 agricultural acres or a qualifying income route for smaller tracts.
File DTE 109 and renew annually.
Damaged Property
Requests a value deduction after qualifying destruction or damage.
Documented damage during the applicable period.
Use DTE Form 26.

Owner Occupancy Tax Reduction

  • The home must be owned as of January 1 in the application year.
  • It must be the owner’s principal residence.
  • A homeowner and spouse may use the reduction on only one property.
  • For a parcel larger than one acre, the reduction applies to the home and one acre.
  • Applications may be filed from January 1 through December 31.
  • There is no application fee.

Homestead Exemption

Washington County provides Homestead forms for qualifying seniors, permanently and totally disabled homeowners, disabled veterans and eligible surviving spouses. Income limits and exemption amounts may change, so use the current form and call extension 2123 before relying on an old brochure.

Correct contact: Use the current Washington County Auditor number, 740-373-6623, extension 2123. Do not rely on a different county’s phone number that may appear in copied or outdated explanatory text.

CAUV agricultural valuation

Basic qualification
  • At least 10 acres in commercial agricultural use for the previous three years
  • Or a smaller tract averaging at least $2,500 gross agricultural income
  • Land must be devoted exclusively to qualifying agricultural use
  • Someone else may farm the property
Application responsibilities
  • Apply after the first Monday in January
  • File before the first Monday in March
  • Pay a $25 initial fee
  • Renew every year at no charge
  • Call extension 2125 for farm-program help
CAUV recoupment warning: Failure to renew or conversion to a non-agricultural use can create a recoupment charge equal to the prior three years of tax savings.

Current form finder

Frequently needed Washington County property forms
Form
Use
Preparation reminder
DTE 1
Complaint against real-property valuation.
Prepare evidence and file by March 31.
DTE 100
Conveyance fee statement of value.
Use for a taxable real-estate transfer.
DTE 100 EX
Statement explaining conveyance-fee exemption.
Identify the correct statutory reason.
DTE 101
Statement of conveyance of Homestead property.
Use during an applicable ownership transfer.
DTE 102
Statement of conveyance of CAUV property.
Review possible continuation or recoupment effects.
DTE 105A
Standard Homestead application.
Prepare current income and eligibility documents.
DTE 105C
Owner-occupied home reduction.
Confirm January 1 ownership and principal residence.
DTE 105I
Disabled-veteran and surviving-spouse Homestead application.
Include required service or eligibility documents.
DTE 109
Initial CAUV application.
Include the $25 filing fee.
DTE 109A
Annual CAUV renewal.
Return it before the first Monday in March.
DTE 26
Destroyed or damaged property deduction.
Document the date, cause and extent of damage.

After identifying the correct programme and form, open the official forms page. Read the form instructions, complete every required section and retain proof of submission.

Open official property-tax forms Read exemption and CAUV guidance
Deeds, conveyance and parcel changes

Prepare a property transfer or parcel combination

The Auditor verifies that the legal description matches the tax duplicate and collects the conveyance and parcel-transfer charges. The Recorder records the accepted deed.

Published Washington County transfer charges

Conveyance fee

$0.40 per $100 of sale price, equivalent to $4 per $1,000.

Example: a $100,000 sale produces a $400 conveyance fee.

Parcel transfer fee

$0.50 per parcel.

The parcel count can affect the final fee.

Prepare these items before the transfer

Parcel number on every deed
Complete legal description
Prior recording reference
DTE 100 or DTE 100 EX
Buyer tax-mailing address
Survey or plat when needed
CAUV or Homestead transfer form
Current tax and delinquency information

Use the offices in the correct order

Confirm the legal description and parcel number Contact Tax Map when a split, combination or description issue is involved.
Prepare the conveyance form Use DTE 100 for a taxable transfer or DTE 100 EX for a qualifying exemption.
Address CAUV or Homestead status Include DTE 101 or DTE 102 when applicable.
Calculate the Auditor fees Use the official Conveyance Fee Calculator for the sale price and parcel count.
Complete Auditor review Real Estate Transfers can be reached at extension 2124.
Record the accepted document Take or submit the approved deed to the Washington County Recorder.
Legal-description warning: Do not copy an abbreviated description or draw a boundary from the GIS map. Use the complete recorded deed, approved survey or professionally prepared description.
Transfer call script “I am preparing a transfer involving parcel [number]. The transaction includes [sale, exemption, split, combination, Homestead or CAUV]. Can you confirm the required forms, legal-description review, parcel count and current conveyance fee?”
Open Conveyance Fee Calculator Open transfer forms Call transfers: extension 2124
Contacts and visit planning

Contact the correct Washington County office

Washington County property contacts
Office
Use it for
Contact
Address and hours
Auditor
Property search, values, transfers, Homestead, CAUV, GIS and BOR.
740-373-6623
Alternative: 740-760-8710
205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Treasurer
Tax bills, payments, receipts, penalties and delinquent plans.
740-373-6623
Option 3, then option 2
Extension 2201
205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Recorder
Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements and recorded documents.
740-373-6623
Extensions 2223 or 2225
Fax: 740-373-9643
205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH 45750
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Property Appraisal
Value, physical-property facts, construction or demolition.
740-373-6623
Extension 2141
Auditor office at 205 Putnam Street.
Real Estate Transfers
Deed processing, conveyance and transfer questions.
740-373-6623
Extension 2124
Auditor office at 205 Putnam Street.
Tax Map / GIS
Tax maps, parcel mapping and GIS questions.
Tax Map: extension 2161
GIS: extension 2162
Auditor office at 205 Putnam Street.
Farm Programmes
CAUV application and annual renewal.
740-373-6623
Extension 2125
Auditor office at 205 Putnam Street.
Homestead
Homestead and owner-occupancy questions.
740-373-6623
Extension 2123
Auditor office at 205 Putnam Street.

Prepare this before calling or visiting

Parcel number
Property address or road
Owner name
Map number
Relevant tax year
Form or document name
Short description of the problem
Evidence, screenshot or receipt
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [parcel number] at [address]. I need help with [search, value, tax payment, deed, map, exemption or transfer]. The current record shows [brief fact]. Which extension, form or official tool should I use next?”
County-border check

Could the property be in a neighbouring Ohio county?

Washington County borders several Ohio counties. A road, mailing address or rural tract near a county line may not appear in the Washington County search.

Monroe County

Check Monroe County for parcels near the northeastern Washington County boundary.

Open Monroe County property-search guide
Morgan County

Check Morgan County for parcels near the northwestern Washington County boundary.

Open Morgan County property-search guide
Record limitations

What online property records cannot prove

Useful for
  • Finding the parcel number
  • Reviewing value and tax information
  • Checking buildings and acreage
  • Finding sales and deed clues
  • Routing a question to the correct office
Get additional verification for
  • Legal ownership or title
  • Exact boundaries
  • Zoning or building permission
  • Unreleased liens or easements
  • Purchase, lending or legal decisions
Privacy and accuracy warning: Do not identify, contact or publish conclusions about someone from a matching owner name alone. Confirm the parcel and use public property information responsibly.
Ten practical answers

Washington County property search FAQs

How do I search Washington County Ohio property records?

Use the official Washington County Auditor Advanced Search. Search with one owner name, parcel number or simplified street address first, then open the matching parcel and confirm its address and parcel number.

What format should I use for an owner-name search?

The official search labels the owner field Last First. Begin with the surname only, then add the first name when too many results appear. Try trust, estate, company and former-owner names when relevant.

Why can I not find a Washington County property by address?

Remove the street direction, suffix, punctuation and unit information. Search with the house number and main street name, or use the parcel map when rural addressing or a recent parcel split makes the address unclear.

What is the difference between appraised and assessed value?

Appraised value is the Auditor’s estimate of market value. Ohio assessed value is generally 35 percent of appraised value and is used with applicable tax rates, credits and special assessments.

When are Washington County Ohio property taxes due in 2026?

The Treasurer lists March 13, 2026 as the first-half due date and August 14, 2026 as the second-half due date for 2025 real-estate taxes payable in 2026.

How much are Washington County online tax-payment fees?

The official payment page publishes a 2.4 percent convenience fee with a $2 minimum for credit and debit cards and a $1 flat fee for electronic checks. Review the live confirmation before submitting payment.

Are Washington County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. The parcel map is useful for location and nearby-property research but does not replace a recorded deed, tax map, subdivision plat or professional boundary survey.

How do I find a Washington County deed or mortgage?

Use the Washington County Recorder’s official online records search. Search current and former owners as grantor or grantee, then narrow the results by document type and recording date.

How do I challenge a Washington County property value?

Review the property card, gather an appraisal, relevant sales or evidence of incorrect property facts, and file DTE Form 1 with the Board of Revision by March 31. Hearings are generally held in April and May.

Who should I contact about a property-tax payment problem?

Contact the Washington County Treasurer at 740-373-6623, option 3 then option 2, for payments, balances, receipts, penalties and delinquent plans. Contact the Auditor for property values, parcel records, Homestead, owner occupancy and CAUV.

Information checked July 27, 2026: Search fields, office contacts, tax dates, penalties, payment fees, Recorder information, forms, value-appeal guidance, owner occupancy, Homestead, CAUV and conveyance charges were checked against official Washington County and Washington County Auditor pages.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not the Washington County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Tax Map/GIS Office or Board of Revision. Confirm live balances, filing deadlines, legal descriptions, recorded documents and programme eligibility 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.

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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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