Ohio Homestead Exemption

Ohio Department of Taxation

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Listed amount: Reduces taxable value by up to $26,200

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Homestead Exemption in its Findlay, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Property tax reduction for Ohio homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled. Reduces the taxable value of your home by up to $26,200, lowering your annual property tax bill. Application must be filed with the Hancock County Auditor.

Property tax savings vary based on home value and local millage rate

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Key Details

Reduces taxable value by up to $26,200
For homeowners age 65+ or disabled
Apply with Hancock County Auditor
Lowers annual property tax bill
Must apply by December 31

How to Apply

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Prepare your application

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Verified form to review: 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.

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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.

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Program phone: (419) 424-7049

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Deadline: Apply by December 31 for following tax year

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Findlay, OH?

The Grant Map record states: Reduces taxable value by up to $26,200. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Findlay?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. 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 Findlay, OH?

Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Department of Taxation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (419) 424-7049. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by December 31 for following tax year.

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