Columbus is the seat of Franklin County, Ohio's most populous county. Compare property tax rates, calculate your bill, and see how Columbus compares to Ohio and U.S. averages.
Effective Rate
1.55%
Median Home Value
$265,700
Median Tax Bill
$4,110
Tax on $400K Home
$6,188
Calculate Property Tax in Columbus
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Columbus, Ohio has an effective property tax rate of 1.55%. This is calculated as median property taxes paid divided by median home value in Franklin County, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 data.
Columbus's effective rate of 1.55% compares to Ohio's state average of 1.44%. This is higher than the state average.
The median home value in Franklin County (which includes Columbus) is $265,700, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
Property tax due dates vary by Ohio county. Franklin County typically follows Ohio state guidelines. Check with the county tax collector for exact deadlines.
Property tax in Columbus is calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the local effective tax rate (currently 1.55%). Exemptions like homestead, senior, or veteran exemptions may reduce your taxable value.