43786 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 43786 (Stafford, Ohio) pay a median of $857/year in property taxes on homes valued at $135,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.63%, which is 49% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 43786 is approximately $71, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Monroe County. This is $1,447 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 43786 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45773 (0.64%) and 43727 (0.65%).

In Stafford, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $44,861, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Monroe County reassesses properties every three years under Ohio law; the county auditor manages the revaluation schedule, so verify when your property will next be assessed. Primary residence owners automatically receive the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit, and homeowners 65+ or disabled qualify for the Homestead Exemption to reduce assessed value — submit the exemption application to the Monroe County Auditor's office within 30 days of closing. Contact the Monroe County Auditor at (740) 472-1121 to confirm your triennial revaluation year and request the Homestead Exemption form.