Richland County property tax
Homeowners in Richland County, Ohio typically pay about 1.25% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,061 on a median home value of $164,800.
Typical effective rate
1.25%
higher than 21% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,061
per year
Median home value
$164,800
In OH
#19
of 88 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.25% — 33% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% lower than the Ohio median of 1.31%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,173 for mortgaged homes, $1,906 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 19th highest effective rate of 88 ranked Ohio counties; nationally it sits around the 79th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Richland County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.25%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Richland County, OH?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Richland County is 1.25% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,061) divided by the median home value ($164,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Richland County?
The median owner-occupied home in Richland County is valued at $164,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,061 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,173, versus $1,906 for homes without one.
How does Richland County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Richland County's effective rate is 5% lower than the Ohio median, ranking 19th of 88 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Ohio counties
Counties ranked closest to Richland County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Ohio counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fulton County | 1.28% | $2,444 |
| 17 | Portage County | 1.27% | $2,877 |
| 18 | Clermont County | 1.25% | $3,333 |
| 20 | Medina County | 1.24% | $3,560 |
| 21 | Licking County | 1.22% | $3,364 |
| 22 | Erie County | 1.22% | $2,428 |
Official data & resources for Richland County
- Richland County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Richland County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Richland County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.