Allen County Property Taxes
Allen County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$149/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.13%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$158,400
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,874
$156/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,639
$137/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#55
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Allen County, Ohio
Allen County's taxes near the national norm
Allen County's effective rate of 1.125% sits just slightly below the national median of 1.1%, putting it squarely in the middle of the national distribution. The median property tax of $1,782 is still well below the national median of $2,690, driven by lower home values across the county.
Allen County mirrors the Ohio average
At 1.125%, Allen County's effective tax rate nearly matches Ohio's state average of 1.148%, placing it comfortably in the middle of Ohio's 88 counties. The median tax bill of $1,782 falls below the state average of $2,145.
Mid-range rates in its regional context
Allen County's 1.125% rate sits between lower-tax Adams County (0.827%) and higher-tax Ashtabula County (1.263%) to the north. Its tax burden is comparable to Ashland County (1.016%) but notably lower than Athens County (1.205%).
A $158,400 home costs $1,782 yearly
The typical Allen County home is valued at $158,400, resulting in an annual property tax of approximately $1,782 at the current 1.125% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,874, while those owning outright pay $1,639.
Challenge your assessment if it's inflated
Allen County homeowners should know that assessment errors are common statewide, and challenging an inflated valuation is free. Contact your county auditor to request a reassessment if you believe your home's appraised value exceeds its true market worth.
How Allen County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Allen County
1.13%
Effective rate
Ohio Avg
1.18%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.