Defiance County, OH

Defiance County, OH assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Defiance County, Ohio. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Defiance County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Defiance County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesDefiance County Auditor Property Searchauditor.defiance-county.com
  • Primary hub for property valuation and assessment data.
  • Site may undergo software conversion changes; contact office for verification.
Deeds and recorded documentsDefiance County Recorder Property Recordsohdefiance.fidlar.com/OHDefiance/AvaWeb/
  • Official vendor portal for searching recorded property documents.
Property taxesDefiance County Treasurer Tax Collectionwww.defiance-county.com/treasurer/tax-collection.php
  • Provides information on real estate and manufactured home tax collections, payment methods, and delinquency programs.
GIS and parcel mapsDefiance County GIS Parcel Viewerauditor.defiance-county.com/Map
  • Official GIS parcel viewer provided by the County Auditor.
Permits and building recordsCity of Defiance Building Permitscityofdefiance.com/262/Permits
  • Permit information is managed at the municipal level for the City of Defiance.
Zoning and land useCity of Defiance Zoningcityofdefiance.com/181
  • Zoning information is managed at the municipal level for the City of Defiance.
County data

Defiance County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$175,737

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$44,805

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,611

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.93%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Defiance County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Defiance$179,687$46,3800.94%$1,655
Hicksville$168,604$41,9050.96%$1,583
Sherwood$151,364$35,5950.83%$1,210
Ney$171,818$43,6100.91%$1,492
Edgerton$206,286$59,0001.00%$2,072
Mark Center$131,235$28,9600.79%$945
Bryan$188,607$45,8500.90%$1,634
Evansport$109,694$25,0900.82%$923
Holgate$209,636$51,6600.88%$1,889
Farmer$110,190$23,7700.85%$872
FAQ

Defiance County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Defiance County?

Use the official Defiance County Auditor Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Defiance County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Defiance County Treasurer Tax Collection for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Defiance County?

Use the official Defiance County Recorder Property Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Defiance County?

Use the official Defiance County GIS Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Defiance County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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