45816 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 45816 (Benton Ridge, Ohio) pay a median of $1,480/year in property taxes on homes valued at $122,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.21%, which is near the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 45816 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hancock County. This is $824 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 45816 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44905 (1.21%) and 44084 (1.21%).

In Benton Ridge, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $77,614, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses Hancock County properties triennially through the County Auditor, so your home receives a new valuation every three years with a non-negotiable 30-day protest deadline. Claim the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit on your primary residence and apply for the Homestead Exemption if you meet age (65+) or disability criteria—file with the Hancock County Auditor to reduce your taxable value. Contact the Hancock County Auditor within 30 days of your purchase to review your property card, confirm when the next triennial revaluation occurs, and prepare a Board of Revision appeal if the assessment exceeds fair market value.