Lucas County property tax
Homeowners in Lucas County, Ohio typically pay about 1.69% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,773 on a median home value of $163,900.
Typical effective rate
1.69%
higher than 6% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,773
per year
Median home value
$163,900
In OH
#3
of 88 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.69% — 80% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 29% higher than the Ohio median of 1.31%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,117 for mortgaged homes, $2,262 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 88 ranked Ohio counties; nationally it sits around the 94th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Lucas County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.69%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lucas County, OH?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Lucas County is 1.69% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,773) divided by the median home value ($163,900) 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 Lucas County?
The median owner-occupied home in Lucas County is valued at $163,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,773 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,117, versus $2,262 for homes without one.
How does Lucas County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Lucas County's effective rate is 29% higher than the Ohio median, ranking 3rd of 88 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Ohio counties
Counties ranked closest to Lucas County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Ohio counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyahoga County | 2.00% | $3,910 |
| 2 | Montgomery County | 1.73% | $3,127 |
| 4 | Lake County | 1.62% | $3,475 |
| 5 | Greene County | 1.61% | $4,071 |
| 6 | Delaware County | 1.60% | $7,132 |
| 7 | Summit County | 1.53% | $3,195 |
Official data & resources for Lucas County
- Lucas County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Lucas County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Lucas 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.