Clermont County Property Taxes
Clermont County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
46.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$262/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$245,600
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,326
$277/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,834
$236/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#69
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Clermont County, Ohio
Clermont County leads state in rates
Clermont County's effective tax rate of 1.279% ranks among the highest in the nation, placing it in roughly the 75th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $3,141 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by roughly $450, reflecting both high rates and strong property values.
Ohio's steepest property tax burden
Clermont County carries the state's highest effective tax rate at 1.279%, well above Ohio's average of 1.148%. The median tax bill of $3,141 is $996 above Ohio's median, making Clermont County the costliest jurisdiction for property owners in the state.
Clear tax leader in southwest Ohio
Clermont County's 1.279% rate towers above neighboring Butler County at 1.239% and Clark County at 1.246%, making it the undisputed tax leader in southwestern Ohio. Even Cincinnati-adjacent counties pale in comparison to Clermont's burden.
What $245.6K home costs annually
A homeowner with a median-valued property of $245,600 in Clermont County pays approximately $3,141 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that bill climbs to $3,326, placing the total cost among Ohio's highest annual obligations.
High taxes warrant assessment review
Clermont County's steep rates make property tax appeals a potential avenue for significant relief—even a small percentage reduction in assessed value yields substantial dollars. Review your assessment notice carefully and consult a tax professional if your home's valuation appears misaligned with comparable local sales.
How Clermont County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clermont County
1.28%
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.