Fayette County Property Taxes
Fayette County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
27.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$130/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.96%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$162,200
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,605
$134/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,477
$123/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#16
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Fayette County, Ohio
Fayette offers below-average tax burden
At 0.962%, Fayette's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.54%, placing the county in the bottom quartile nationally. The median property tax of $1,561 represents just 58% of the national median of $2,690, making Fayette exceptionally tax-friendly.
Fayette ranks among Ohio's lowest
Fayette's 0.962% effective rate ranks among the lowest in Ohio, falling clearly below the state average of 1.148%. The median property tax of $1,561 trails the statewide average of $2,145 by 27%, reflecting both low rates and modest property values.
Fayette competes with Darke for affordability
Fayette's 0.962% rate virtually ties Darke County (0.930%) as the region's most affordable tax jurisdiction. Both southwestern Ohio counties offer comparable tax relief, making either attractive for budget-conscious homeowners.
What a Fayette homeowner pays
On the median Fayette home valued at $162,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,561 per year in property taxes—roughly $130 monthly. This modest burden, combined with modest property values, makes Fayette an economical choice for many Ohio families.
Low taxes don't guarantee fair assessments
Even in low-tax Fayette, overassessment happens—and the county auditor offers free property tax abatement reviews to correct inflated values. Request a review if your home's assessed value exceeds what comparable properties recently sold for in your area.
How Fayette County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fayette County
0.96%
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.