43553 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43553 (Pettisville, Ohio) pay a median of $2,020/year in property taxes on homes valued at $140,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.44%, which is 16% above the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43553 is approximately $168, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fulton County. This is $284 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43553 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44425 (1.44%) and 44718 (1.44%).

In Pettisville, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $96,705, 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.