Lucas County Property Taxes
Lucas County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$226/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$155,200
State avg ▼ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,003
$250/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,228
$186/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#86
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lucas County, Ohio
Lucas County imposes among nation's highest taxes
Lucas County's effective tax rate of 1.746% ranks in the top 5% nationally, making it one of America's most tax-burdened counties despite a relatively modest median home value of $155,200. The median annual tax bill of $2,710 rivals or exceeds much costlier regions nationwide.
Ohio's second-highest property tax rate
Lucas County's 1.746% effective rate is surpassed in Ohio only by Lake County, with median property taxes of $2,710 running 26% above the state median of $2,145. The county imposes a steep burden on homeowners.
The region's highest tax burden overall
Lucas County's 1.746% rate exceeds all nearby counties including Lake County (1.703%), Lorain County (1.444%), and Licking County (1.256%) by substantial margins. It's clearly the most expensive county for property taxes in the immediate region.
What you actually pay each year
On Lucas County's median home value of $155,200, homeowners pay an estimated $2,710 annually without a mortgage, rising to $3,003 with mortgage insurance included. That's roughly $251 per month—exceptionally high given the relatively modest property values.
Assessment appeals are especially valuable here
In Ohio's second-highest-taxing county, even small reductions in assessed value deliver outsized annual savings that compound significantly over time. Lucas County homeowners should carefully review whether their property's assessed value reflects current market conditions and file appeals if overassessed.
How Lucas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lucas County
1.75%
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.