Allen County property tax
Homeowners in Allen County, Ohio typically pay about 1.12% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,847 on a median home value of $165,300.
Typical effective rate
1.12%
higher than 28% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,847
per year
Median home value
$165,300
In OH
#32
of 88 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.12% — 19% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 15% lower than the Ohio median of 1.31%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,925 for mortgaged homes, $1,731 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 32nd highest effective rate of 88 ranked Ohio counties; nationally it sits around the 72th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Allen County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.12%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Allen County, OH?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Allen County is 1.12% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,847) divided by the median home value ($165,300) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Allen County?
The median owner-occupied home in Allen County is valued at $165,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,847 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,925, versus $1,731 for homes without one.
How does Allen County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Allen County's effective rate is 15% lower than the Ohio median, ranking 32nd of 88 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Ohio counties
Counties ranked closest to Allen County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Ohio counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Athens County | 1.17% | $2,167 |
| 30 | Henry County | 1.17% | $1,970 |
| 31 | Union County | 1.14% | $3,947 |
| 33 | Mercer County | 1.10% | $2,325 |
| 34 | Fairfield County | 1.10% | $3,289 |
| 35 | Ottawa County | 1.08% | $2,378 |
Official data & resources for Allen County
- Allen County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Allen County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Allen County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.