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Lake County, OH Property Tax Calculator
Lake County homeowners pay a median $3,475 a year in property tax, 1.62% of a median $214,100 home: above Ohio's 1.31% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Lake County by home value, at 1.62%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $1,785 | $149 |
| $160,000 | $2,597 | $216 |
| $210,000 | $3,408 | $284 |
| $320,000 | $5,194 | $433 |
| $430,000 | $6,979 | $582 |
Lake County against Ohio and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | 1.62% | $3,475 | $214,100 | $80,925 |
| 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 Lake 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 Lake County?
The effective rate is 1.62%: a median $3,475 a year on a median $214,100 home. That's the 4th highest of the 49 Ohio counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lake County?
About $6,492 a year, $541 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lake 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 Lake 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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