Find Logan County Property Tax Records
Logan County property tax records are managed by Auditor Jack Reser in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Bellefontaine is known as the site of Ohio's highest point, and Logan County combines agricultural land with small-town residential areas. You can search for assessed values, tax bills, payment history, and parcel data through the auditor's office. The auditor handles property valuation, tax rate certification, and exemption programs for all Logan County parcels. If you need to check your tax status, find out what a parcel is worth, or look into ownership records, the auditor's office in Bellefontaine is the place to go.
Logan County Overview
Logan County Tax Assessment Process
The Logan County Auditor is the chief assessor for all real property. ORC Chapter 319 requires the auditor to view and value every parcel. Logan County has a large agricultural base with farm parcels making up much of the land area. Residential properties in Bellefontaine and surrounding villages round out the tax base. The auditor assigns market value and applies Ohio's 35% assessment rate.
Reappraisals happen every six years with a triennial update at the midpoint. During a reappraisal, staff review recent sales, building permits, and property conditions throughout Logan County. Farm properties get special attention since land quality and crop yields affect CAUV valuations. House Bill 920 reduction factors help keep tax bills steady on existing levies when values increase. New voter-approved levies are calculated at the new values without any rollback.
Note: Logan County property owners can contact Auditor Jack Reser's office for questions about their assessed values at any time during the year.
Searching Logan County Property Records
Property records are available at the Logan County Auditor's office in Bellefontaine. Staff there can search by owner name, address, or parcel number. Check with the auditor to see if online search tools are available. Many Ohio counties offer web-based portals for property data.
Each record includes the owner's name, mailing address, parcel number, legal description, and acreage. The record breaks down land value, building value, and total assessed value. Tax amounts, payment history, and any delinquencies are on file. The Ohio Department of Taxation gives statewide context on how property tax calculations work. That information applies directly to Logan County parcels.
The Ohio Department of Taxation maintains statewide property tax guidance that covers Logan County. Below is a view of the state's tax portal.
This resource helps Logan County property owners understand state tax rules and how they affect local bills.
Tax Rates and Levies in Logan County
Tax rates in Logan County vary by district. Each tax district stacks levies for schools, fire, township roads, and other local services. Rates are measured in mills. One mill equals one dollar per thousand of assessed value. A farm assessed at $50,000 in a district with a 65-mill rate would owe $3,250 before credits kick in.
ORC Chapter 5705 sets the rules for tax levies in Ohio. Most new levies need voter approval. The auditor applies House Bill 920 factors to stabilize existing levy collections when values change. Logan County homeowners get the 2.5% owner-occupied credit for primary residences. The 10% non-business rollback also applies to residential property not used for business.
Logan County Property Tax Exemptions
Several relief programs are open to Logan County property owners. The homestead exemption allows seniors 65 and over, or people with permanent disability, to exempt up to $25,000 of market value. Veterans with 100% service-connected disability can exempt up to $50,000. Apply at the auditor's office in Bellefontaine.
The CAUV program is widely used in Logan County. It taxes farmland based on production capacity rather than market value. For a county with so much farmland, this can mean major savings. The auditor also handles forest land applications under ORC Chapter 5713. Both programs require annual review to confirm continued eligibility.
- Homestead exemption for seniors 65 and over or permanently disabled
- Enhanced exemption for 100% disabled veterans
- Owner-occupied credit of 2.5%
- Non-business credit (10% rollback)
- CAUV for farmland and qualifying forest
Paying Logan County Property Taxes
The Logan County Treasurer collects taxes. Bills go out by December 31. First half due in February. Second half due in July. Missing a deadline means penalties and interest. Under ORC Chapter 5715, delinquent taxes can lead to liens on the property.
Pay at the treasurer's office in Bellefontaine. Check for mail and online options. Save your receipt. If you owe back taxes, ask about payment plans.
Board of Revision in Logan County
Property owners who think their value is wrong can file with the Board of Revision. File between January 1 and March 31 using DTE Form 2. Bring comparable sales or a recent appraisal. The board holds hearings between April and June. If you disagree with their ruling, you can appeal to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals.
Nearby Counties
Logan County sits in west-central Ohio. Check these neighbors for rate comparisons or property searches.