Butler County
Butler County, Ohio
County Administration Bldg. 315 High Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Tel: 513-887-3247
Fax: 513-887-3505
County Website: Butler county
Assessor Website: Butler county assessor
Butler County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Once you receive your yearly property tax assessment letter, you have a certain amount of time known as the appeal window to contact your tax assessor's office and file an official property tax appeal.
- Once you've decided to file an appeal, look up your local local tax assessor's office and request a property tax appeal form. Your assessor's office will also be able to give you details about due dates, supporting documentation needed, and other information.
- When you submit a property tax appeal, your goal is to convince the assessor and the appeal review board that your house is actually worth less then the assessor says it is worth. You can do this by providing evidence proving your case. This evidence can include details of recent changes to the property that could lower the property's value (damage, renovations, etc), changes in the neighborhood, recent sale prices of comparable properties in your area.
Every year between January 1 and March 31, taxpayers may file an appeal of their property assessment through the county’s Board of Revision. Board members include the Butler County Auditor, Butler County Treasurer, and the President of the Butler County Commission.
Once the Board of Revision issues a decision, the value that the board determines will remain the value for the year in which the complaint was filed and, if the complaint was filed in the first year of the Auditor’s three-year appraisal cycle, the following two years, or, if the complaint was filed in the second year of the three year cycle, the following year, unless there is a significant change in circumstances. These include: (i) adding a significant new tenant or the loss of a significant tenant, (ii) new construction at the property, (iii) destruction of the property in whole or in part; and (iv) an arms-length sale of the property.
For more information see our BOR brochure here or continue reading below.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Butler county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Butler county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Butler county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Butler county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Butler county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Butler county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Butler county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Butler county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Butler county Ohio tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Butler County
Homes in Butler county have a median home value of $180,987.
Butler county home values are ranked 11 out of 88 counties in the state of Ohio for median home price. The average median home value in Ohio is $130,776. Crawford county has the lowest median price at $93,768. Delaware county has the highest median price at $318,339.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Butler county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~39%.
The median household income in Butler county is $69,023.
Compared to the state of Ohio and the United States, Butler county's median household income is higher than the state of Ohio's average median household income of $57,151 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Butler county's population has grown from 291,479 in 1990 to 390,357 in 2020, an increase of 34% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Ohio's population has grown from 10,847,115 in 1990 to 11,799,448 in 2020, an increase of 8.8% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Butler county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Ohio and the United States.
Butler County Ohio Cities
Excello, Fairfield, Hamilton, Lindenwald, Miami University, Middletown, Monroe, Okeana, Rossville, Seven Mile, Somerville, Trenton, West Chester
Butler County Ohio Zipcodes
45011 / 45013 / 45014 / 45015 / 45042 / 45044 / 45050 / 45053 / 45056 / 45062 / 45064 / 45067 / 45069 /
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