45817 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 45817 (Bluffton, Ohio) pay a median of $1,965/year in property taxes on homes valued at $195,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 19% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 45817 is approximately $164, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Allen County. This is $339 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 45817 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 43945 (1.01%) and 44606 (1.01%).

In Bluffton, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $82,784, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Ohio reassesses property through a triennial cycle administered by the county auditor, with your purchase triggering a new assessment at market value. Allen County primary residences qualify for a 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit, and homeowners 65+ or disabled can stack a Homestead Exemption on top — apply to the Allen County Auditor within 30 days of purchase. File your exemption claim with the Allen County Auditor and request written confirmation of your base assessed value to track future increases.