Defiance County Property Taxes
Defiance County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$141/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.12%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$150,900
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,668
$139/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,715
$143/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#53
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Defiance County, Ohio
Defiance taxes run well below national average
At 1.117%, Defiance's effective tax rate falls significantly below the national median of 1.54%, placing the county in the lower third of U.S. jurisdictions. The median property tax of $1,686 represents just 63% of the national median of $2,690, offering substantial relief.
Defiance ranks slightly below state average
Defiance's 1.117% effective rate nearly matches Ohio's state average of 1.148%, positioning the county right at the midpoint of Ohio's tax landscape. The median property tax of $1,686 falls below the statewide average of $2,145, benefiting from lower home values.
Defiance sits between regional extremes
Neighboring Darke County (0.930%) taxes slightly lower, while Crawford County (1.221%) taxes moderately higher, with Defiance at 1.117% splitting the difference. This balanced rate makes Defiance neither a tax haven nor a high-tax burden for the region.
What a Defiance homeowner pays
On the median Defiance home valued at $150,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,686 per year in property taxes—about $141 monthly. This affordable rate reflects the county's moderate tax burden and lower property values in northwestern Ohio.
Assessment appeals are free and simple
Defiance homeowners can request a property tax abatement review from the county auditor at no cost to challenge potentially inflated assessments. Many residents don't realize their homes may be assessed above fair market value—a quick appeal could lower your annual bill.
How Defiance County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Defiance County
1.12%
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.