Lake County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Lake County, Ohio. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.62%
State Effective Rate
1.36%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,105
Median Home Value (ACS)
$214,100
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,475
Owner-Occupied Households
76,626
The typical owner-occupied home in Lake County is valued at $214,100 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,475 per year — an effective rate of 1.62%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Ohio
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.36%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Lake County, Ohio, the current county-level estimate is 1.62%, or approximately $6,480 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Lake County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.62% · vs Ohio: 1.36% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,050 | $338 |
| $400,000 | $6,480 | $540 |
| $500,000 | $8,100 | $675 |
| $750,000 | $12,150 | $1,013 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,200 | $1,350 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Lake County1.62%
- Greene County1.61%
- Delaware County1.60%
- Lucas County1.69%
- Summit County1.53%
- Hamilton County1.51%
- Montgomery County1.73%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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