2026 Property Tax Due Dates
County-specificFebruary 27
First Half Real Estate
July 31
Second Half Real Estate
Guernsey County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
Debit/credit card (2.45% fee) or e-check ($2.00 fee)
By Mail
Mail check payable to Guernsey County Treasurer
In Person
In person, drive-up window, or night drop box at 627 Wheeling Ave Suite 201, Cambridge. — 627 Wheeling Avenue, Suite 201, Cambridge OH 43725, Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm
About Property Taxes in Ohio
Ohio property taxes are administered at the county level, with each county having an auditor (who assesses property values), a treasurer (who collects taxes), and a Board of Revision (which handles appeals). Property is assessed at 35% of its appraised (market) value — this 35% figure is called the assessed value. Ohio taxes are paid in two installments and are collected partially in arrears, meaning the bills you pay in the current year cover taxes for the prior year. Rates vary significantly by location, with the total effective rate depending on the sum of all overlapping taxing districts — counties, cities, townships, school districts, library districts, and others. Ohio's effective property tax rates are moderate by national standards, averaging around 1.4% of market value.
Payment & Assessment
Ohio property taxes are paid in two installments. Due dates vary by county, but common schedules include: First half: Due in late February or early March (often February 5 or March 31 depending on county) Second half: Due in late June or early July (often June 20 or July 31 depending on county) Contact your county treasurer for the exact due dates in your county. Late penalty: A 10% penalty is applied to any unpaid installment after the due date. Continued non-payment can result in a tax lien and eventual tax certificate sale. Most counties offer online payment through the county treasurer's website. Payment by mail, in person, and sometimes by phone is also available. Some counties offer a partial payment plan — contact your county treasurer for details.
Statewide framework for Ohio. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
About Guernsey County
Guernsey County is a county located in the east-central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,438. Its county seat and largest city is Cambridge. It is named from the Isle of Guernsey in the English Channel, from which many of the county's early settlers emigrated.
Source: Wikipedia — content available under CC BY-SA 4.0
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