Paulding County Property Taxes

Paulding County, Ohio

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$115/mo escrow

#49 of 88 counties in Ohio

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.09%

vs. Ohio Avg35.6% below
vs. National Avg48.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$126,800

State avg $182,492

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,410

$118/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,343

$112/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#49

of 88 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Paulding County, Ohio

Paulding taxes fall slightly below U.S. norm

Paulding County's effective tax rate of 1.090% sits just slightly above the national median of 1.08%, positioning it near the U.S. average. Homeowners pay a median of $1,382 annually—49% less than the national median of $2,690—due to homes valued 55% below the national average of $281,900.

Below Ohio's average rate

Paulding County's rate of 1.090% runs below Ohio's state average of 1.148%, placing it in the lower half of the state's 88 counties. Its median tax of $1,382 is 36% cheaper than Ohio's median of $2,145, offering meaningful relief for property owners.

Competitive taxes in the region

Paulding County's 1.090% rate closely matches Ottawa County's 1.087% and Morrow County's 1.100%, putting it squarely in the regional peer group. All three counties run significantly below Montgomery County's 1.777% outlier rate.

Paulding's modest tax picture

On a median home valued at $126,800, Paulding County residents pay $1,382 annually—roughly $115 per month. With a mortgage, escrow reaches $1,410, while cash buyers typically remit $1,343 to the county.

Every homeowner should verify assessment

Paulding County homeowners should verify their assessments are accurate regardless of the county's moderate-tax status; errors happen everywhere. Filing a free appeal with the county auditor could lower your bill if your property's market value has changed or the assessment contains mistakes.

How Paulding County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Paulding County$1,382
Ohio State Average$2,145
National Average$1,924

Paulding County

1.09%

Effective rate

Ohio Avg

1.18%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Paulding County, Ohio?
The effective property tax rate in Paulding County, Ohio is 1.09%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Paulding County?
The median annual property tax payment in Paulding County is $1,382. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,410, while those without a mortgage pay $1,343.
How does Paulding County compare to the Ohio average?
Paulding County's effective tax rate of 1.09% is lower than the Ohio state average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax in Paulding County is $1,382, compared to the state average of $2,145.
What is the median home value in Paulding County, Ohio?
The median home value in Paulding County, Ohio is $126,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Paulding County a low property tax area in Ohio?
Yes — Paulding County's effective property tax rate of 1.09% is below the Ohio average of 1.18%. The median annual property tax of $1,382 is also lower the state average of $2,145, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Paulding County rank for property taxes in Ohio?
Paulding County ranks #49 out of 88 counties in Ohio by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.09% and median annual tax of $1,382, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.