43540 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43540 (Metamora, Ohio) pay a median of $1,917/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.10%, which is 11% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43540 is approximately $160, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fulton County. This is $387 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43540 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43107 (1.10%) and 45013 (1.10%).

In Metamora, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $102,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Fulton County reassesses property values every three years according to Ohio law; your assessed value will be updated on the county auditor's schedule, so verify whether your purchase year triggers a revaluation. Primary residence owners receive a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on tax bills, and homeowners 65+ or disabled can claim the Homestead Exemption for additional relief on assessed value — file the exemption with the Fulton County Auditor's office as soon as possible after purchase. The Fulton County Auditor (419-337-9262) will provide your revaluation year and process Homestead Exemption applications that significantly reduce taxable value.