44612 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44612 (Bolivar, Ohio) pay a median of $2,976/year in property taxes on homes valued at $244,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.22%, which is near the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44612 is approximately $248, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tuscarawas County. This is $672 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44612 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45340 (1.22%) and 43056 (1.22%).

In Bolivar, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $84,632, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Tuscarawas County follows Ohio's triennial reassessment law, with the county auditor revaluing properties every three years; check when your property will next be reassessed to anticipate assessed value updates. The 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit applies automatically to all primary residences, and seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners qualify for the Homestead Exemption to lower assessed value — submit the exemption to the Tuscarawas County Auditor's office before your first tax bill arrives. Call the Tuscarawas County Auditor at (330) 364-8811 to identify your revaluation year and obtain the Homestead Exemption form.