45068 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 45068 (Waynesville, Ohio) pay a median of $4,073/year in property taxes on homes valued at $325,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.25%, which is near the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 45068 is approximately $339, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Warren County. This is $1,769 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 45068 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45335 (1.25%) and 43557 (1.25%).

In Waynesville, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $95,040, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses Warren County properties triennially through the County Auditor, with revaluations every three years and a mandatory 30-day protest deadline following each notice. File for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and the Homestead Exemption if you are 65 or older or disabled—apply to the Warren County Auditor to lower your assessed value. Contact the Warren County Auditor within 30 days of closing to review your property card, identify when the next triennial revaluation occurs, and prepare a Board of Revision appeal if the assessed value exceeds fair market value.