Defiance County
Defiance County, Ohio
County Courthouse 500 Court Street, Suite A
Defiance, Ohio 43512
Tel: 419-782-4761
Fax: 419-782-8449
County Website: Defiance county
Assessor Website: Defiance county assessor
Defiance 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.
If you feel your property is valued too high, you may file an appeal with the Board of Revision. (Ohio Revised Code ยง 5715-19). You must file with the County Auditor's office after the 2nd Monday in January and before March 31st.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Defiance county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Defiance county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Defiance 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. Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance county Ohio tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Defiance County
Homes in Defiance county have a median home value of $125,492.
Defiance county home values are ranked 49 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, Defiance county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~-3.9%.
The median household income in Defiance county is $62,110.
Compared to the state of Ohio and the United States, Defiance 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.
Defiance county's population has decreased from 39,350 in 1990 to 38,286 in 2020, a decrease of -2.7% 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.
Defiance county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Ohio and the United States.
Defiance County Ohio Cities
Defiance, Hicksville, Mark Center, Ney, Sherwood
Defiance County Ohio Zipcodes
43512 / 43526 / 43536 / 43549 / 43556 /
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