What is the property tax rate in Columbus, OH?

Columbus has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.35%. On a median home valued at $234,500, homeowners pay approximately $3,165 per year in property taxes.

How does Columbus compare to Franklin County?

Columbus's effective rate of 1.35% is 8% lower than the Franklin County average of 1.47%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,244, while Columbus homeowners pay an estimated $3,165.

How much are property taxes in Columbus on a $300,000 home?

Based on Columbus's effective rate of 1.35%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,050 per year, or about $338 per month.

Columbus Property Tax Rate

Franklin County, Ohio

1.35%effective rate

Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio. Homeowners in Columbus pay a median of $3,165 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $234,500, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.35%. This is 8% lower than the Franklin County average of 1.47%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.35%

vs 1.47% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,165

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$234,500

2024 estimate

Population📍

906,480

Columbus, OH

How Columbus Compares

Columbus

1.35%

Franklin County Average

1.47%

Ohio Average

1.31%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Franklin County

Compare property tax rates for 8 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Hilliard	36,560	$7,216	2.00%
Dublin	49,031	$10,001	1.94%
Westerville	38,543	$6,475	1.89%
Gahanna	35,438	$5,903	1.83%
Upper Arlington	36,319	$10,001	1.76%
Reynoldsburg	41,032	$3,687	1.60%
Grove City	41,831	$4,509	1.59%
Columbus	906,480	$3,165	1.35%

About Property Taxes in Columbus

Property taxes in Columbus are collected by Franklin County. Tax exemptions available to Franklin County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Columbus. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Franklin County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,050

$338/month · Rate: 1.35%

Franklin County Property Taxes

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Ohio Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.