43567 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43567 (Wauseon, Ohio) pay a median of $2,537/year in property taxes on homes valued at $172,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.47%, which is 19% above the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43567 is approximately $211, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Fulton County. This is $233 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43567 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44436 (1.47%) and 45835 (1.47%).

In Wauseon, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $74,404, 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.