Ohio Homestead Exemption
Ohio Department of Taxation / Franklin County Auditor
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Homestead Exemption in its Columbus, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Ohio homeowners age 65+ or permanently and totally disabled can reduce their home's taxable value by $26,200, saving roughly $460-$700/year depending on local tax rates. Income must be at or below the annual Ohio modified adjusted gross income threshold.
Age 65+ or permanently disabled, Ohio MAGI <=~$36,100 (adjusted annually)
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Reduces taxable home value by $26,200
- For homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled
- Saves roughly $460-$700/year on property taxes
- Income limit adjusted annually (~$36,100 MAGI)
- Apply through Franklin County Auditor's Office
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 614-525-4663
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form DTE 105A (Homestead Exemption Application)
Ohio's Homestead Exemption lowers the property tax on the home of a qualifying senior, disabled person, or surviving spouse by shielding part of the home's market value from tax. You file Form DTE 105A once with your county auditor, and the exemption continues each year.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: age 65 or older during the year, or permanently and totally disabled, or a qualifying surviving spouse, and the home is your principal residence.
- Download Form DTE 105A, the Homestead Exemption Application, from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
- If you qualify based on disability, also complete Form DTE 105E, the Certificate of Disability.
- File the form with your county auditor's office by the deadline.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (65 or older) or the disability certificate (Form DTE 105E).
- Proof the home is your principal residence.
- Your prior-year Ohio income information if an income test applies.
- The completed Form DTE 105A.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by first Monday in June
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Columbus, OH?
The Grant Map record states: Reduces taxable value by $26,200. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Columbus?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Columbus, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Department of Taxation / Franklin County Auditor; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 614-525-4663. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by first Monday in June.
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