Belmont County Property Taxes

Belmont County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$118/mo escrow

#24 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.99%

vs. Ohio Avg33.8% below
vs. National Avg47.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$143,000

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,487

$124/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,333

$111/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#24

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Belmont County, Ohio

Belmont County's taxes below national average

Belmont County's effective rate of 0.993% sits below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower-middle tier nationally. The median annual property tax of $1,420 is roughly half the national median of $2,690.

Belmont ranks below Ohio average

With an effective rate of 0.993%, Belmont County falls below the Ohio state average of 1.148%, ranking in the lower-middle of the state's 88 counties. The $1,420 median tax bill is notably below Ohio's $2,145 average.

Among the region's lower-tax counties

Belmont County's 0.993% rate is competitive with other lower-tax areas like Ashland (1.016%) and Allen (1.125%), though it falls short of the lowest-tax counties Adams and Brown (both 0.827%). It offers an attractive tax environment regionally.

A $143,000 home costs $1,420 yearly

The median Belmont County home is valued at $143,000, resulting in an annual property tax of approximately $1,420 at the 0.993% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,487, while outright owners pay $1,333.

Verify your home's assessed value

Belmont County homeowners should confirm that their assessed values accurately reflect their homes' true market worth. Filing a free appeal with your county auditor is an easy way to ensure you're not overpaying property taxes.

How Belmont County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Belmont County$1,420
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Belmont County

0.99%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Belmont County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Belmont County, Ohio is 0.99%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Belmont County?
The median annual property tax payment in Belmont County is $1,420. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,487, while those without a mortgage pay $1,333.
How does Belmont County compare to the Ohio average?
Belmont County's effective tax rate of 0.99% is lower than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Belmont County is $1,420, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Belmont County, Ohio?
The median home value in Belmont County, Ohio is $143,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Belmont County a low property tax area in Ohio?
Yes — Belmont County's effective property tax rate of 0.99% is below the Ohio average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax of $1,420 is also lower the state average of $2,145, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Belmont County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Belmont County ranks #24 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.99% and median annual tax of $1,420, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.