Wayne County Auditor Property Search (Ohio)

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Wayne County Ohio • Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, GIS, CAUV and BOR

Search Wayne County Property Records and Read the Official Parcel Details the Right Way

Wayne County property lookup is not only about typing an owner name into a search box. The official Auditor site includes parcel search, GIS parcel viewer, sales reports, delinquency reports, conveyance calculator, tax estimator, Homestead, Owner Occupied Credit, CAUV, Board of Revision, special assessments and manufactured-home information.

This guide pulls those official details into one practical page, so readers leave only when they need to perform an action: search a parcel, pay taxes, view Recorder documents, request a printed map, file a value complaint, calculate conveyance, or download the correct form.

Open Auditor Property Search Open Treasurer Tax Site Read Quick Answer

Fast answer: use the official Wayne County Auditor Search. Basic search supports Owner Name in “Last First” format, Parcel Number, House # / Direction / Street Name / Street Type, and Manufactured Home Registration Number / Park Name / Lot Number. Advanced search adds sales criteria, buyer/seller, valid sale, and location filters.

Best local workflow: use Auditor Search to identify the parcel, use the GIS Parcel Viewer for map context, use the Treasurer for payment and due-date questions, and use the Recorder online records when you need recorded deeds, mortgages or liens.

59,000official parcel count listed by Auditor
Feb 262026 first-half tax due date
Jul 302026 second-half tax due date
$4 + 50¢conveyance per $1,000 plus parcel fee
Property Search GIS Parcel Viewer Auditor Forms Tax Estimator

Which Official Wayne County Tool Handles Your Question?

Use the Auditor for parcel data and valuation, Treasurer for tax payment, Recorder for recorded documents, and GIS/Map for map research. This keeps users from bouncing through the wrong office.

What you need
Use this official tool
What it gives you
Action link
Owner, address, parcel number, tax section, sales and property card
Wayne County Auditor Search
Basic and advanced parcel lookup by owner, parcel, address, manufactured home and sales/location criteria.
Open Search
Pay taxes, check due dates, partial payments, delinquency
Wayne County Treasurer
2026 due dates, online/phone payment link, mailing instructions, partial-payment notice and delinquent tax help.
Open Treasurer
Deed, mortgage, lien, recorded legal instrument
Wayne County Recorder
Online record search through SFFlexSuite and office contact for real estate transaction records.
Open Recorder Search
Map, tax map, survey, floodzone, measure area, print maps
GIS Parcel Viewer / GIS Open Data
Search by owner, address or parcel number; download surveys/tax maps; measure length/area; print maps; view recent sales and GIS layers.
Open GIS Map
Challenge value or classification
Board of Revision
DTE complaint forms, January 1–March 31 filing period, notarization rule, legal-proceeding warning and submission options.
Open BOR
Calculate deed transfer fees
Conveyance Calculator
Estimate conveyance and parcel transfer fees before deed transfer.
Open Calculator

Micro Step-by-Step: Search a Wayne County Property

Open the official Auditor search

Go to waynecountyauditor.org/Search. The page says you can find parcels from a single search parameter or use advanced search for multiple parameters.

Use Basic search first

Try one clean field first: owner last name, parcel number, house number and street, or manufactured-home registration number. Too much detail can hide the correct result.

Match the official format

Use Owner Name: Last First. For address, use House #, Direction abbreviation, Street Name, and Street Type abbreviation only as needed.

Open the parcel and confirm identifiers

Confirm parcel number, owner, address, legal description, school/tax district, land/building value, reductions, tax section, CAUV/Owner Occupancy/Homestead indicators and map link.

Use the Auditor tools for deeper answers

Use Sales Report for comps, Delinquency Report for delinquent research, Conveyance Calculator for transfer cost, and Tax Estimator for tax planning.

Switch offices only for the correct action

Pay through Treasurer, record/search deeds through Recorder, request maps through GIS, and file a value complaint through Board of Revision.

What to Type in Wayne County Auditor Search

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Owner name

  • Use Last First format.
  • Try last name only before full name.
  • For LLC, trust or estate, search one unique word.
  • If a sale is recent, check Recorder records if owner display looks old.
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Parcel number

  • Best search when you have a tax bill, deed or prior Auditor result.
  • Copy the parcel number exactly.
  • Use it when calling Auditor, Treasurer, GIS or Recorder.
  • If the parcel was split or retired, try owner/address and GIS too.
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Address search

  • Start with house number and street name.
  • Add direction abbreviation only if needed.
  • Add street type abbreviation only after broad search fails.
  • Use map/GIS for rural roads, farms or unclear mailing addresses.
Wayne County search trick: For farms, mobile homes and rural parcels, do not rely only on the mailing address. Search by owner or parcel number, then check GIS and the tax/legal section to confirm you opened the right property.

What the Wayne County Parcel Record Helps You Understand

Record item
Why it matters
What to do next
Parcel number
The best identifier for Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, GIS and map requests.
Copy it before paying, filing, calling or requesting a map.
Legal description / acres
Important for farm, rural, CAUV, split, survey and deed-transfer questions.
Compare with Recorder deed and GIS map when boundaries matter.
Tax section
Shows charge, reductions, effective tax, non-business credit, Owner Occupancy, Homestead, CAUV recoupment and special assessments.
Use Treasurer for actual payment and Auditor for value/credit questions.
On CAUV / Agricultural tab
Shows whether agricultural-use valuation is active and how land is classified.
Check renewal and recoupment risk before transfer or land-use changes.
Homestead / Owner Occupancy indicators
These reductions can lower taxes but have filing and residency rules.
Use the Auditor forms and call 330-287-5431 for credit impact questions.
Map link
Useful for visual research and measuring, but not legal survey proof.
Use surveys, tax maps and Recorder documents for legal boundary decisions.

Wayne County 2026 Property Taxes, Due Dates and Payment Rules

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Bank first half

First-half due date for banks is listed as February 2, 2026.

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First half due

First-half taxes are listed as due February 26, 2026.

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Bank second half

The Treasurer homepage lists second-half bank date as July 13, 2026.

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Second half due

Second-half taxes are listed as due July 30, 2026.

Treasurer item
Official detail
Practical meaning
Mail payment
Make checks payable to Wayne County Treasurer and mail to 428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691.
Include parcel number and current phone number on the check.
Online / phone payment
Treasurer site links to Autoagent online payment and phone payment at 1-844-615-1900.
Use the Treasurer site for tax payment, not the Auditor search page alone.
Partial payments
The Treasurer accepts partial payments for prepayment of current taxes and applies them to the upcoming bill.
Taxes still must be paid in full by the due date to avoid penalty.
Missing bill
The Treasurer says if you do not receive a tax bill by July 1, contact the office.
Do not wait until the due date if the bill is missing.
Treasurer contact
Phone 330-287-5450; email treasurer@wayne-ohio.org; hours Monday–Friday 8:00–4:30.
Use Treasurer for payment, delinquency, bill and escrow-style questions.
Payment tip: The Treasurer specifically asks taxpayers to include parcel number and a working phone number on mailed checks. This matters if the office needs to resolve a payment-processing issue.
Treasurer Home Pay Online Treasurer Search

Valuation, Tax Credits and the 35% Assessed-Value Rule

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Six-year reappraisal

Wayne County says Ohio requires a comprehensive county-wide reappraisal every six years to estimate fair market value for tax purposes.

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Third-year update

On the third year between the six-year cycle, the state issues percentage updates based on current sales amounts in a given area of the county.

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Assessed value

After market value is established, parcels are taxed on 35% of market value. This is the assessed or taxable value.

Tax item
Wayne County detail
User takeaway
Reduction factors
If values increase, state adjustments called reduction factors prevent levies from generating more revenue than allowed when voted into law.
A value increase does not always mean taxes rise by the same percentage.
Non-business credit
Most residential parcels qualify for a non-business credit; it does not apply to Commercial or Industrial properties.
Do not compare a residential tax bill against commercial/industrial without checking credits.
Owner Occupied Credit
Residential parcels where the home is owner occupied may qualify for credit on dwelling and up to one acre home site.
Check the parcel tax section to see if the credit appears.
County millage use
County millage funds general fund, Children Services, County Care Center, Medway Drug Enforcement and Board of Developmental Disabilities, plus township, municipal and school levies.
Use tax distribution before assuming all tax dollars go to one office.
HB 124 / 129 / 186 / 335 changes
Auditor posts explain recent Ohio reforms affecting reappraisal spikes, 20-mill floor and inflation-cap calculations.
Tax changes after reappraisal are more complex than “Auditor raised my bill.”

GIS Parcel Viewer, Tax Maps, Surveys and Printed Map Costs

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GIS Parcel Viewer

Wayne County GIS lets users search properties by owner, address or parcel number, download surveys or tax maps, measure length/area, annotate maps, print maps and view recent sales.

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GIS Open Data

The GIS Open Data site lets users search and download GIS data in several formats and access Wayne County GIS applications.

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Boundary warning

The map page states property lines shown on the website are for reference only, and professional surveys take precedence.

Map request item
Official detail
Practical note
8.5 x 11
$1.00
Good for simple reference maps.
11 x 17
$2.00
Better for parcel groups or local context.
18 x 24
$4.00
Large-scale plotter size; may take longer.
24 x 36
$6.00
Useful for project or farm maps.
36 x 48
$8.00
Large project map size.
Data DVDs
Two DVDs for $50.00, plus $3.50 if shipped.
Use for bulk data work only if the Open Data site is not enough.
Map request tip: Include a parcel number, address, legal description, township/range/section or other location reference when asking GIS for a printed map.
GIS Parcel Viewer GIS Open Data GIS Info

Wayne County Recorder: Deeds, Mortgages and Legal Recording

The Auditor parcel card is not the same as the recorded deed. Use the Recorder when you need the document that legally affects title.

Recorder task
Official detail
Practical use
Online records
Recorder online search points users to SFFlexSuite Web. Existing users can log in; new users should use the new-user path.
Search for deeds, mortgages, liens and other recorded instruments.
Recorder contact
Jane Carmichael, Recorder; phone 330-287-5460; 428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Call the Recorder for document recording and copy questions.
Recorded document proof
After Wayne County Auditor transfer, the deed is taken to the Wayne County Recorder where it is legally recorded.
Use Recorder records to verify what was recorded, not just what appears on a parcel card.
Recording fees
Auditor transfer guidance lists $34 for first two pages, $8 each additional page, $4 marginal notations, $2 copies and $20 standardization guideline fee.
Confirm current fees before recording, especially if the document has many pages.
Deed tip: If the owner name on the Auditor site looks outdated after a sale, search the Recorder. Recorded-document timing and public parcel display do not always feel instant to a user.
Recorder Online Records Recorder Office

Real Estate Transfers, Map Office, Conveyance and Recording

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Step 1: Map Office

Wayne County says a deed is prepared and brought to the Wayne County Map Office in the Administration Building before Auditor transfer.

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Step 2: Auditor fees

The deed then goes to the Auditor where a $4.00 per $1,000 conveyance fee is paid, plus $0.50 per parcel. Sale price is rounded to the next $100.

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Step 3: Recorder

The deed is then taken to the Recorder’s Office in the Wayne County Administration Building where it is legally recorded.

Transfer item
What to know
Insider caution
Conveyance fee
$4.00 per $1,000 of sale price, rounded to the next $100.
Use the calculator before showing up with a check.
Transfer fee
$0.50 per parcel.
Multi-parcel deeds cost more than single-parcel deeds.
Recording fee
$34 first two pages, $8 each additional page, plus other listed fees.
Long legal documents can cost more than expected.
CAUV transfer
CAUV property can involve special forms and recoupment risk.
Check CAUV status before closing or changing land use.
Homestead / Owner Occupied
Credits may need new owner action after transfer.
Do not assume the prior owner’s credit continues automatically for the buyer.
Conveyance Calculator Conveyance Forms Recorder Records

Homestead Exemption: Senior, Disability and Veteran Relief

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Standard exemption

Wayne County says qualified homeowners may shield up to $29,000 of market value from property taxation.

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Income level

Qualification is based on an Ohio adjusted income level of $41,000 or less, with the value typically increasing annually.

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Disabled veteran

Enhanced Homestead may increase the shield from $29,000 to $58,000 for disabled veterans. The Auditor says to contact the office if you are a disabled veteran.

Homestead point
Official detail
Practical meaning
Who qualifies
Homeowners age 65 and older, and totally and permanently disabled homeowners.
You must meet age/disability, ownership and income rules.
Permanent disability
Disability must make the person unfit for substantially remunerative employment and likely continue at least 12 months without indication of recovery, or be certified by an eligible agency.
Have documentation ready before applying.
2025 tax year deadline
Deadline to file for the 2025 tax year is December 31, 2026.
Late filing for the prior year can still matter if eligible.
2026 applicants
Wayne County says it is taking applications for the 2026 tax year payable in 2027 for deeded homeowners who turned 65 during 2026.
Newly 65 owners should not wait until the next bill arrives.
Help number
Call 330-287-5431 for questions about Homestead or Owner Occupied reduction effect.
Use this line when the credit is missing or eligibility is unclear.
Homestead Details Homestead Forms

Owner Occupied Credit: 2½% Reduction Rules

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Credit amount

Every property owner who resides in their own property may be eligible for the owner-occupied 2½% reduction on the property tax bill.

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January 1 domicile

You must own and occupy the home as your principal place of residence on January 1 of the year you file.

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One-home rule

A homeowner and spouse are entitled to the reduction on only one home. Calculation is based on dwelling and up to one acre.

Important credit note: Wayne County says the 2½% reduction no longer applies to new levies enacted after the August 2013 election. This is why the credit may not reduce every line of a tax bill.
Owner Occupied Details Application Form Tax Estimator

CAUV and Agricultural District: Wayne County Farm-Property Rules

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Three-year agricultural use

To qualify for CAUV, land must be devoted exclusively to agricultural use for the three calendar years before the year-end of filing the application.

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Ten-acre rule

Property must total not less than ten acres, unless the smaller tract qualifies under income rules.

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Forestry rule

Noncommercial woodland may be eligible for CAUV if it is contiguous to at least ten acres of CAUV cropland/pasture area.

CAUV / Ag District item
Official detail
Practical meaning
Agricultural District
Any owner of land used for agricultural production may file an application to place land in an agricultural district.
This is separate from just owning rural acreage.
Where to file
File with the Auditor of the county where the land is located.
For Wayne County land, use the Wayne County Auditor.
Municipal/annexed land
If land lies within a municipal corporation or is included in an annexation petition, a copy must also be filed with the municipal legislative body clerk.
City/village location can add an extra filing path.
Agricultural District renewal
Original application may be filed at any time for a five-year period; renewal uses the same land requirements and process.
Track renewal timing so the district status does not lapse.
CAUV forms
DTE 109 initial application, DTE 109A renewal, Gross Income Worksheet and Form 11 Agricultural District form are listed.
Use the county’s form page instead of copying from another county.
Farm-owner warning: CAUV can reduce taxable value, but it also creates renewal and recoupment risk. Check CAUV status before selling, splitting, converting or changing land use.
CAUV / Ag District CAUV Forms

Board of Revision: Challenge Value or Classification With Evidence

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2025 tax-year window

Complaints for the 2025 tax year may be submitted between January 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026.

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Signed and notarized

Complaints must be signed and notarized. Auditor staff may be available to notarize in person, but call ahead.

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One complaint rule

A person may file only one complaint during the triennial cycle for tax years 2023, 2024 and 2025 unless conditions are met.

BOR rule
Official detail
Practical meaning
Complaint basis
Must state overvaluation, undervaluation, incorrect classification or determination that forms the basis of complaint.
“My taxes are high” is weaker than a specific value/classification argument.
First-half taxes
You are responsible to pay the first-half tax bill while the complaint is pending.
Do not skip payment because a complaint was filed.
Second-half adjustment
If the Board adjusts value, compensation for over/underpayment from the first half appears on the second-half bill.
Keep records of payment and complaint filing.
Mail filing
Postal complaints must be postmarked by March 31, 2026 and sent to Wayne County Auditor, 428 W Liberty St, Wooster, OH 44691.
Use trackable mailing if filing close to deadline.
Email/fax filing
Email or fax complaints must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2026; fax number is 330-287-5436.
Save confirmation when filing electronically.
Evidence tip: Use sales reports, recent valid comparable sales, appraisal, repair estimates, condition photos, wrong square footage, or purchase documents. BOR staff cannot give legal advice.
BOR Details BOR Forms Sales Report

Manufactured Homes: Title, Taxes, Transfer and Relocation

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How they are taxed

Manufactured homes titled before January 1, 2000 are taxed on a state depreciation schedule. Those titled January 1, 2000 or later are taxed “like” real estate.

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Convert to real estate

The original title must be surrendered to the Auditor, liens must be cancelled, and the title is forwarded to the Clerk of Courts Auto Title Department.

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Relocation notice

A relocation notice is required when a taxed manufactured/mobile home is moved on public roads within Ohio. All taxes and a $5.00 fee must be paid before issuance.

Manufactured-home task
Official detail
Practical meaning
Transfer title
Auditor must be notified title is changing ownership and stamp the title before transfer.
Do not go straight to Auto Title without Auditor/Treasurer steps.
Taxes paid
Taxes must be paid in full through the current year in the Treasurer’s Office before title transfer stamping.
Check tax status before buying or selling.
Auto Title
Wayne County Clerk of Courts Auto Title Office is at 200 Vanover Street.
Final title work is completed there after Auditor/Treasurer steps.
Move without notice
$100 penalty to the owner and $100 to the person who moved the home if moved without required relocation notice.
Never move a taxable manufactured home before getting the relocation permit.
Manufactured Homes Check Taxes

Special Assessments: Why a Tax Bill May Show Extra Charges

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Lighting

Wayne County’s special assessment list includes lighting assessments for areas such as Chippewa Township.

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Mowing / utilities

The list includes mowing and utility assessment examples such as Doylestown Village and Fredericksburg Village entries.

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Watershed / sewer balances

The page includes Wayne County sewer open balance reports and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District assessment listings.

Bill-reading tip: If your property value and tax credits look normal but the bill is higher, check the special assessment section before assuming the Auditor value is wrong.
Special Assessments

If Wayne County Property Search Shows No Result or Looks Wrong

Problem
Likely reason
Fix inside official workflow
Owner name fails
Wrong name order, LLC/trust/estate wording, initials, spelling or recent transfer.
Use Last First format or one unique word; then check Recorder if a sale was recent.
Address fails
Street type, direction, rural address, mailing address mismatch or too much detail.
Start with house number and street name only; then add direction/type if needed.
Mobile home missing
Searched real estate fields instead of manufactured-home fields.
Use registration number, park name and lot number fields.
Map boundary seems off
Website property lines are reference only.
Use professional survey, deed, tax map and Recorder record for legal boundary questions.
Tax amount seems wrong
Credit, levy, special assessment, CAUV recoupment, delinquency or payment issue.
Read the tax section and contact Treasurer for payment; contact Auditor for valuation/credit questions.
Need value appeal
Market value, classification or property data disagreement.
File BOR complaint by March 31 with signed/notarized form and evidence.

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Use Property Search Use GIS Map BOR Guidance

Wayne County Auditor Office Google Map

The Auditor, Treasurer and Recorder are all associated with the Wayne County Administration Building at 428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Auditor and Treasurer hours are listed as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Auditor

Russell Robertson, 428 W Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691. Phone: 330-287-5430. Fax: 330-287-5436.

Treasurer

Melissa A. Koch, 428 W Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691. Phone: 330-287-5450. Email: treasurer@wayne-ohio.org.

Recorder

Jane Carmichael, 428 W Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691. Phone: 330-287-5460.

Bring this

Parcel number, owner name, address, tax bill, deed reference, map reference, sales evidence and form name.

Wayne County Auditor Property Search FAQ

What is the official Wayne County Auditor property search website?

Use waynecountyauditor.org/Search. It supports basic and advanced property search by owner, parcel number, address and manufactured-home information.

How do I search by owner name?

Use the Owner Name field in Last First format. Try the last name only first, especially for trusts, LLCs, estates or names with initials.

How do I search by parcel number?

Use the Parcel Number field and copy the number exactly from a tax bill, deed, Treasurer record, GIS result or prior Auditor property card.

How do I search by address?

Use House #, Direction abbreviation, Street Name and Street Type abbreviation. Start with house number and street name only, then add more fields if needed.

What are Wayne County 2026 property tax due dates?

The Treasurer lists first-half taxes due February 26, 2026 and second-half taxes due July 30, 2026. Bank due dates are listed separately as February 2 and July 13, 2026.

Where do I pay Wayne County property taxes?

Use the Wayne County Treasurer site. Mail payments to Wayne County Treasurer, 428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691, and include parcel number and a working phone number on your check.

Are Wayne County GIS property lines legally exact?

No. Wayne County’s map page states property lines depicted on the website are for reference purposes only, and professional surveys take precedence.

Where do I search Wayne County deeds?

Use the Wayne County Recorder online records page, which points users to SFFlexSuite Web. The Recorder’s Office phone is 330-287-5460.

How much is Wayne County conveyance fee?

The Auditor guidance says Wayne County charges $4.00 per $1,000 conveyance fee, plus $0.50 per parcel. The sale price is rounded to the next $100.

Who qualifies for Homestead Exemption?

Qualified homeowners age 65 or older and totally/permanently disabled homeowners may qualify, subject to income rules. Wayne County lists an Ohio adjusted income level of $41,000 or less and a $29,000 market-value shield.

What is the Owner Occupied Credit?

It is a 2½% property tax reduction for homeowners who own and occupy the home as their principal residence on January 1 of the filing year. It applies to the dwelling and up to one acre.

What is CAUV in Wayne County?

CAUV is Current Agricultural Use Valuation. Land generally must be used exclusively for agricultural use for the three calendar years before filing and total at least ten acres unless smaller-tract income rules apply.

How do I file a Board of Revision complaint?

For the 2025 tax year, complaints may be submitted between January 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026. Complaints must be signed and notarized and must state the value/classification issue.

Can I move a manufactured home without a relocation notice?

No. A relocation notice is required for a taxable manufactured/mobile home moved on public roads. Taxes and a $5 fee must be paid first, and moving without notice can trigger $100 penalties.

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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