43432 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43432 (Graytown, Ohio) pay a median of $2,030/year in property taxes on homes valued at $216,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.94%, which is 24% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43432 is approximately $169, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ottawa County. This is $274 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43432 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43731 (0.94%) and 45612 (0.94%).

In Graytown, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $146,579, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio's triennial reassessment cycle means your property value is reappraised every three years by the Ottawa County Auditor, with the next county-wide reassessment occurring in the year designated by local schedule. Homebuyers age 65 and older qualify for the Homestead Exemption, and all primary residence owners receive a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on their tax bill — file the exemption application with the Ottawa County Auditor's office immediately after purchase to ensure it applies in the current tax year. Contact the Ottawa County Auditor at (419) 523-4000 to confirm your triennial revaluation date and request an exemption packet.