Butler County Property Taxes
Butler County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
40.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$251/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.24%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$243,000
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,234
$270/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,657
$221/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Butler County, Ohio
Butler County taxes run higher than nation
Butler County's effective tax rate of 1.239% sits well above the national median of 0.84%, placing the county in roughly the 70th percentile nationally. The median property tax here is $3,010, compared to the national median of $2,690—meaning Butler County homeowners pay about $320 more annually than the typical American.
Above-average taxes for Ohio
Butler County ranks among Ohio's higher-tax counties with an effective rate of 1.239%, compared to the state average of 1.148%. The median tax bill of $3,010 exceeds Ohio's median by $865, reflecting one of the steeper burdens in the state.
Clermont County leads region in rates
Among southwestern Ohio counties, Clermont County has the highest effective rate at 1.279%, followed closely by Butler at 1.239%. Clark County also runs high at 1.246%, while Clinton and Champaign counties offer slightly lower burdens at around 1.04%.
What $243K home costs annually
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $243,000 in Butler County pays approximately $3,010 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that bill typically rises to $3,234 due to escrow adjustments and fees.
Many Butler homeowners can appeal
Countywide, numerous homeowners are assessed above fair market value and don't realize they can file a tax appeal. Consulting with a local assessor's office or tax professional could uncover hundreds of dollars in annual savings.
How Butler County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Butler County
1.24%
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.