What is the property tax rate in Defiance County, Ohio?

Defiance County has an effective property tax rate of 1.07%. On a home valued at $163,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,750 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Defiance County?

The median annual property tax payment in Defiance County is $1,750. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,747, while those without a mortgage pay $1,755.

How does Defiance County compare to other counties in Ohio?

Defiance County ranks #37 out of 88 counties in Ohio for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 1.07% is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 1.31%.

Defiance County Property Tax Rate

Ohio

1.07%effective rate

Defiance County, Ohio has an effective property tax rate of 1.07%, which is 16% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $163,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,750 per year in property taxes. Defiance County ranks #37 out of 88 counties in Ohio for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,750

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$163,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.4%

Median income: $73,064

State Rank📍

#37

of 88 counties in OH

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,747

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,755

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Defiance County pay on average -$8 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Defiance County Compares

Defiance County

1.07%

Ohio Average

1.31%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Ohio

Cuyahoga

2.00%

Montgomery

1.73%

Lucas

1.69%

Lake

1.62%

Greene

1.61%

Delaware

1.60%

Summit

1.53%

Hamilton

1.51%

Ohio Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Defiance County homeowners

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Homestead

$26,200 reduction in assessed market value (reduces tax bill by approximately $400-$600 depending on local rates)

Homeowners age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled; income limits of $36,100 (adjusted annually)

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Disabled Veteran

Up to $50,000 reduction in assessed market value for 100% disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability; no income limit

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Owner-Occupancy Credit

2.5% reduction in taxes (non-business credit)

Owner-occupied primary residences

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Estimate your annual property tax in Defiance County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,210

$268/month · Rate: 1.07%

Quick Facts

Population38,343

Owner-Occupied73.4%

National Rank#964 of 3,135

Median Income$73,064

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.