Ottawa County Property Taxes
Ottawa County, Ohio
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$182/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.09%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$200,700
State avg ▲ $182,492
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,295
$191/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,991
$166/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#47
of 88 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ottawa County, Ohio
Ottawa taxes fall slightly below U.S. median
Ottawa County's effective tax rate of 1.087% sits just slightly above the national median of 1.08%, keeping it near the U.S. middle ground. Homeowners pay a median of $2,181 annually—19% less than the national median of $2,690—despite homes valued 29% below the national average.
Close to Ohio's middle ground
Ottawa County's rate of 1.087% runs just below Ohio's state average of 1.148%, placing it squarely in the middle tier of Ohio's 88 counties. Its median tax of $2,181 is nearly identical to Ohio's median of $2,145, reflecting typical statewide property tax burdens.
Moderate taxes in the regional context
Ottawa County's 1.087% rate sits between Morrow County's 1.100% and Paulding County's 1.090%, making it very competitive with nearby counties. Only Montgomery County's 1.777% exceeds Ottawa by a significant margin, meaning most neighbors pay similar rates.
Ottawa's typical annual bill
On a median home valued at $200,700, Ottawa County residents pay $2,181 annually—about $182 per month. Those with mortgages see escrow of $2,295, while cash buyers typically remit $1,991 directly to the county.
Assessment accuracy still matters
Ottawa County homeowners should verify their property assessment just like anywhere else; evaluation errors are common even in moderate-tax counties. A free appeal to the county auditor is worth your time if recent sales suggest your home is overvalued.
How Ottawa County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ottawa County
1.09%
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.