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Property Taxes in Franklin County, Ohio

Median Franklin County effective property tax rate: 1.69%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Franklin County home value: $241,800
Median annual Franklin County tax bill: $4,138, higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Franklin County calculated?

Property taxes in Franklin County are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.

Why are Franklin County property taxes higher than the national median? The county’s 1.69% effective tax rate is above the national median of 1.02%, and the typical annual bill of $4,138 is also above the national median of $2,400.

How can homeowners lower their Franklin County property tax bill? Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings.

Whether you live in Columbus or another part of Franklin County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated April 13, 2026

Franklin County, Ohio Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

1.69%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$4,086

$3,792

How Does the Franklin County Property Tax Calculator Work?

Use this Franklin County property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Franklin County's median effective tax rate of 1.69% to generate your estimate.

Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the appraisal district assigns for tax purposes, which is typically lower than market value after applicable exemptions. Our calculator uses the median effective rate for a more accurate estimate than the statutory millage rate alone.

Franklin County's median effective tax rate is higher than Ohio's 1.60% median and above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. The county's median property tax bill is $4,138, which is $1,738 higher than the state median bill and above the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

Your actual bill may vary based on your specific exemptions, local school district levies, and any special assessment districts that apply to your property.

For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore city and ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Franklin County.

Property Tax Rates Across Franklin County, Ohio

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Franklin County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Franklin County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Franklin County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Ohio or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Franklin County's median effective rate stands at 1.69%, which is higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Franklin County, the highest rate is found in Hilliard at 2.34%, while London has the lowest at 1.45%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property Tax Rates Across Franklin County, Ohio

Source: Ownwell

1.45%

1.90%

2.34%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective Franklin County Tax Rate

1.69%

Median Effective Ohio Tax Rate

1.60%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Franklin County, Ohio

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Blacklick	1.60%	1.81%	1.88%	2.03%	2.06%
Brice	1.55%	1.87%	1.87%	1.91%	2.84%
Canal Winchester	1.48%	1.57%	1.69%	1.95%	1.95%
Clinton	2.06%	2.06%	2.06%	2.06%	2.07%
Columbus	1.41%	1.57%	1.60%	1.98%	2.16%
Columbus Grove	1.57%	1.60%	1.60%	1.71%	2.22%
Dublin	1.60%	2.12%	2.16%	2.27%	2.32%
Franklin	1.82%	1.82%	1.83%	1.83%	2.12%
Gahanna	2.01%	2.06%	2.10%	2.10%	2.10%
Galloway	1.28%	1.28%	1.57%	1.71%	2.29%
Grandview Heights	2.04%	2.04%	2.04%	2.04%	2.04%
Grove City	1.28%	1.47%	1.59%	1.60%	1.78%
Groveport	1.48%	1.52%	1.69%	1.71%	1.75%
Hamilton	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%
Harrisburg	1.27%	1.57%	1.57%	1.61%	1.73%
Hilliard	1.98%	1.98%	2.34%	2.34%	2.39%
Jackson	1.52%	1.52%	1.52%	1.52%	2.51%
Jefferson	1.99%	2.03%	2.03%	2.03%	2.14%
Lockbourne	1.43%	1.52%	1.60%	1.68%	1.89%
London	1.32%	1.44%	1.45%	1.56%	1.57%
Madison	1.73%	1.73%	1.73%	1.73%	2.46%
Marble Cliff	1.73%	1.73%	1.73%	1.76%	1.97%
New Albany	1.57%	1.80%	2.06%	2.18%	2.18%
Obetz	1.52%	1.65%	1.65%	1.79%	1.83%
Orient	1.41%	1.49%	1.56%	1.57%	1.59%
Plain City	1.34%	1.52%	2.14%	2.17%	2.20%
Powell	2.12%	2.15%	2.15%	2.15%	2.19%
Reynoldsburg	1.48%	1.59%	1.79%	1.79%	1.84%
Upper Arlington	1.99%	2.03%	2.03%	2.03%	2.07%
Urbancrest	1.50%	1.50%	1.54%	1.67%	3.17%
Westerville	1.60%	1.79%	1.99%	2.04%	2.19%
Worthington	2.09%	2.19%	2.22%	2.22%	2.27%
Amlin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bexley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bryan	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cincinnati	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Darbydale	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dayton	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Delaware	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dewitt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gahanna City	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lancaster	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lewis Center	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Norwich	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pataskala	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perry	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pickerington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Washington Ch	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Franklin County, Ohio

When examining property taxes in Franklin County, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.

The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Franklin County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.

The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.

Assessment notices:

In Franklin County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May.

Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Franklin County.

For example, the median tax bill in Franklin County is $4,138, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Plain City has the highest median home price at $724,600.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Franklin County, Ohio

Source: Ownwell

$22,700

$373,650

$724,600

Median Franklin County Market Value

$241,800

Median Ohio Market Value

$168,370

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Franklin County, Ohio

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Blacklick	$131,620	$207,400	$302,850	$377,200	$564,850
Brice	$110,060	$141,550	$186,000	$215,325	$232,370
Canal Winchester	$139,400	$188,800	$255,000	$303,700	$356,600
Clinton	$10,800	$11,600	$28,600	$32,100	$36,500
Columbus	$100,700	$144,900	$208,700	$316,300	$450,000
Columbus Grove	$13,800	$30,100	$100,100	$184,800	$327,840
Dublin	$133,000	$233,900	$363,700	$498,100	$654,800
Franklin	$6,400	$10,300	$22,700	$37,900	$66,000
Gahanna	$131,700	$174,200	$229,700	$342,925	$410,150
Galloway	$169,250	$209,125	$253,700	$296,700	$356,700
Grandview Heights	$661,780	$675,375	$695,550	$729,025	$735,580
Grove City	$175,910	$218,100	$276,500	$341,200	$421,600
Groveport	$121,820	$170,700	$237,200	$286,100	$333,780
Hamilton	$7,860	$25,000	$27,000	$32,550	$60,090
Harrisburg	$28,910	$102,100	$126,750	$160,075	$195,370
Hilliard	$146,900	$215,175	$310,700	$398,000	$487,500
Jackson	$21,550	$36,225	$50,100	$61,250	$161,200
Jefferson	$34,080	$56,850	$103,600	$388,375	$697,601
Lockbourne	$132,230	$192,100	$262,150	$314,225	$400,910
London	$211,220	$260,500	$348,700	$482,850	$624,266
Madison	$10,020	$24,500	$33,600	$72,000	$311,220
Marble Cliff	$247,800	$266,325	$433,950	$689,150	$836,340
New Albany	$234,740	$342,500	$485,100	$665,200	$1,027,400
Obetz	$77,660	$161,100	$197,100	$232,300	$270,800
Orient	$210,580	$275,200	$334,800	$420,400	$619,900
Plain City	$327,900	$606,400	$724,600	$895,290	$946,010
Powell	$207,600	$261,800	$300,500	$343,250	$374,300
Reynoldsburg	$143,820	$186,300	$217,600	$272,300	$329,400
Upper Arlington	$460,090	$501,325	$673,300	$886,925	$1,059,790
Urbancrest	$26,400	$36,700	$114,950	$156,950	$191,450
Westerville	$132,000	$213,900	$294,500	$368,625	$430,400
Worthington	$153,100	$285,725	$381,350	$456,500	$570,200
Amlin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bexley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bryan	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cincinnati	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Darbydale	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dayton	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Delaware	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dewitt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gahanna City	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lancaster	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lewis Center	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Norwich	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pataskala	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perry	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pickerington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Washington Ch	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Franklin County, Ohio

Property tax bills in Franklin County, Ohio are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply tax rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, and the final amount can vary widely by neighborhood and school district. For homeowners, this means two homes with similar market values can still have very different tax bills depending on where they are located and how they are classified for tax purposes.

With a median home price of $241,800, Franklin County homeowners often see bills that reflect both property value and local levies. The 25th percentile tax bill is $2,668, while the 75th percentile reaches $6,515 and the 90th percentile climbs to $9,898. Some areas are much higher or lower than the county norm, with the highest median tax bill at $14,262 in Grandview Heights and the lowest at $442 in Hamilton.

Property Tax Bills Across Franklin County, Ohio

Source: Ownwell

$442

$7,352

$14,262

Median Franklin County Tax Bill

$4,138

Median Ohio Tax Bill

$2,789

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Franklin County, Ohio

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Blacklick	$2,173	$3,873	$5,614	$7,540	$11,469
Brice	$1,996	$2,583	$3,477	$4,185	$4,656
Canal Winchester	$1,952	$3,145	$4,231	$5,325	$6,794
Clinton	$223	$239	$590	$722	$1,484
Columbus	$1,655	$2,368	$3,478	$5,600	$8,669
Columbus Grove	$241	$563	$1,641	$3,048	$5,496
Dublin	$2,505	$4,404	$7,795	$11,368	$14,958
Franklin	$117	$189	$458	$790	$1,204
Gahanna	$2,771	$3,664	$4,530	$6,977	$8,457
Galloway	$2,444	$2,970	$3,553	$5,036	$7,241
Grandview Heights	$13,510	$13,789	$14,262	$14,878	$15,016
Grove City	$2,469	$3,225	$4,250	$5,533	$6,963
Groveport	$1,850	$2,684	$3,851	$4,889	$5,785
Hamilton	$129	$409	$442	$636	$1,014
Harrisburg	$470	$1,436	$1,998	$2,619	$3,375
Hilliard	$3,011	$4,641	$6,587	$9,143	$11,459
Jackson	$327	$558	$808	$1,046	$1,572
Jefferson	$720	$1,154	$2,079	$6,288	$13,523
Lockbourne	$2,192	$3,201	$4,194	$5,292	$6,457
London	$3,010	$3,866	$5,139	$6,936	$8,571
Madison	$173	$376	$580	$1,230	$5,803
Marble Cliff	$4,324	$4,608	$7,720	$11,737	$16,788
New Albany	$3,731	$5,940	$9,892	$14,369	$22,447
Obetz	$1,412	$2,665	$3,372	$4,013	$4,835
Orient	$3,270	$4,216	$5,208	$6,495	$9,295
Plain City	$3,343	$9,480	$13,327	$17,599	$22,752
Powell	$4,354	$5,649	$6,475	$7,400	$8,116
Reynoldsburg	$2,483	$3,088	$3,770	$4,869	$6,030
Upper Arlington	$9,195	$10,173	$13,687	$18,100	$22,010
Urbancrest	$406	$883	$1,882	$2,593	$3,457
Westerville	$2,437	$4,028	$5,636	$7,180	$8,540
Worthington	$3,356	$6,324	$8,415	$10,215	$12,960
Amlin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bexley	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bryan	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cincinnati	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Darbydale	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dayton	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Delaware	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dewitt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gahanna City	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lancaster	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lewis Center	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newark	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Norwich	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pataskala	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perry	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pickerington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Washington Ch	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

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Dates
Appeal Deadline	March 31

Links
Franklin Tax Assessor
Website	property.franklincountyauditor.com

Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions in Franklin County, Ohio

How are property taxes calculated in Franklin County, Ohio?

Property taxes in Franklin County, Ohio are calculated by multiplying your property's assessed value by the applicable tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and may differ from your property's market value depending on local assessment ratios and exemptions.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Franklin County, Ohio?

To appeal your property taxes in Franklin County, Ohio, you typically need to file a formal protest or appeal with your local appraisal district or assessor's office by the stated deadline. You'll need evidence such as comparable sales, a recent independent appraisal, or documentation of property condition issues. Ownwell can handle this entire process for you.

What property tax exemptions are available in Franklin County, Ohio?

Common property tax exemptions in Franklin County, Ohio include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions, veteran exemptions, and disability exemptions. Exemption amounts and eligibility requirements vary by county. Contact your local appraisal district or check Ownwell for details specific to your property.

When are property taxes due in Franklin County, Ohio?

Property tax deadlines in Franklin County, Ohio vary by county but typically include an assessment notice period in spring or early summer, followed by an appeal deadline, and a tax payment due date in the fall or winter. Check with your county assessor's office for specific dates in your area.

How can Ownwell help reduce my property taxes in Franklin County, Ohio?

Ownwell provides professional property tax appeal services in Franklin County, Ohio. Our team analyzes your assessment, gathers evidence, files all paperwork, and represents you at hearings — all with no upfront cost. You only pay a percentage of your savings if we successfully lower your tax bill.