43136 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43136 (Lithopolis, Ohio) pay a median of $3,734/year in property taxes on homes valued at $303,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is near the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43136 is approximately $311, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fairfield County. This is $1,430 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43136 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43064 (1.23%) and 45735 (1.23%).

In Lithopolis, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $109,297, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses property at each sale, with the county auditor conducting triennial revaluations for existing owners; your purchase price becomes the new assessed value. Fairfield County offers a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit for all primary residences (saving roughly $93 annually on the median home), plus the Homestead Exemption for seniors 65+ and disabled owners. Register with the Fairfield County Auditor within 30 days of closing to activate both credits and confirm your assessed value.