44875 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 44875 (Shelby, Ohio) pay a median of $1,594/year in property taxes on homes valued at $146,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.09%, which is 12% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 44875 is approximately $133, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Richland County. This is $710 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 44875 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45678 (1.09%) and 45614 (1.09%).

In Shelby, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $60,669, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses Richland County properties on a triennial schedule through the County Auditor, with revaluations every three years and a 30-day protest deadline following each notice. Claim the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and apply for the Homestead Exemption if you qualify as 65+ or disabled—file with the Richland County Auditor to reduce your assessed value. After closing, request your property card from the Richland County Auditor, verify when the next triennial revaluation occurs, and file a Board of Revision appeal within 30 days if the assessed value exceeds fair market value.