45865 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 45865 (Minster, Ohio) pay a median of $2,678/year in property taxes on homes valued at $265,700. 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 45865 is approximately $223, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Auglaize County. This is $374 more than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 45865 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 44606 (1.01%) and 43116 (1.01%).

In Minster, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $92,016, 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. Auglaize County homeowners of primary residences receive an automatic 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit, and those 65+ or disabled can claim an additional Homestead Exemption — file the exemption application with the Auglaize County Auditor before the deadline shown on your assessment notice. Contact the Auglaize County Auditor to confirm your credit is applied and to learn your county's appeal deadline.