45868 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 45868 (Mount Cory, Ohio) pay a median of $1,471/year in property taxes on homes valued at $145,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 18% below the Ohio state average of 1.24%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 45868 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hancock County. This is $833 less than the Ohio average of $2,304/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Ohio, 45868 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 45132 (1.01%) and 43019 (1.01%).

In Mount Cory, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $117,750, 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.