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Franklin County, OH Property Tax Calculator
Franklin County homeowners pay a median $4,244 a year in property tax, 1.47% of a median $288,400 home: above Ohio's 1.31% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Franklin County by home value, at 1.47%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $2,061 | $172 |
| $220,000 | $3,238 | $270 |
| $290,000 | $4,269 | $356 |
| $430,000 | $6,330 | $527 |
| $580,000 | $8,538 | $711 |
Franklin County against Ohio and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1.47% | $4,244 | $288,400 | $75,176 |
| Ohio | 1.31% | $2,822 | $214,800 | $71,389 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Franklin County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Franklin County?
The effective rate is 1.47%: a median $4,244 a year on a median $288,400 home. That's the 9th highest of the 49 Ohio counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Franklin County?
About $5,888 a year, $491 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Ohio?
Its rate is above the state's 1.31%. Across Ohio, covered counties range from 0.84% to 2.00%.
How do I lower my Franklin County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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