How to Challenge The Montgomery County, Ohio Real Estate Tax Rate

You can challenge your property tax bill if you think it's too high.

Property tax is based on the county's appraised value of your home. In Montgomery County, Ohio, each property is reassessed every six years. If you believe your property taxes are too high, you can challenge the appraised value, which can result in lower taxes if the Board of Revision finds your complaint valid.

Instructions

1. Go to the Montgomery County, Ohio, website and click the "Value Dispute" tab on the top menu.

2. Read the information contained in the "Important Information," "Complaint Preparation," "BOR Rules" and "Terms" tabs to make sure you are prepared to take all of necessary steps to challenge the appraised value of your property. These include collecting evidence to support your value for the property and attending a hearing scheduled by the Board of Revision.

3. Fill out the form Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property, which is available online. Submit three copies to the Montgomery County auditor.

4. Gather proof that the value of your home is different from the appraised value. This may be in the form of a recent sales price, recent comparable sales statistics or a recent appraisal.

5. Present your proof at a hearing with the Board of Revision, which the board will schedule. The board will decide whether to adjust the appraised value of your property and mail you a copy of its decision.

Tips & Warnings

• Submit the complaint form no later than March 31.

• The Board of Revision may determine your property is appraised too low and raise the value.

References

• Montgomery County: Reappraisal FAQs
• Montgomery County: Value Dispute

Resources

• Montgomery County: Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property