44654 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44654 (Millersburg, Ohio) pay a median of $2,894/year in property taxes on homes valued at $288,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 19% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44654 is approximately $241, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Holmes County. This is $590 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44654 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43045 (1.01%) and 45813 (1.01%).

In Millersburg, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $75,195, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Holmes County reassesses properties every three years under Ohio law; the county auditor manages the revaluation cycle, so verify your property's next reassessment year at purchase. Primary residence owners automatically receive a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit, and homeowners 65+ or disabled can claim the Homestead Exemption to reduce assessed value — file the exemption with the Holmes County Auditor's office immediately after your purchase closes. Contact the Holmes County Auditor at (330) 674-3566 to confirm your triennial revaluation date and submit the Homestead Exemption application, which can reduce your tax bill by hundreds of dollars.