This page helps users handle a Property Tax need in Franklin County, Ohio, including how to search for a parcel, review tax bill information, and move to an official payment option.
The Franklin County Treasurer's Office provides the main property tax search and payment resources. Use the Treasurer's property search first when you need a bill, balance, parcel details, or payment status.
Franklin County Treasurer property tax search
Use the Franklin County Treasurer property search to look up a property tax account by owner, address, or parcel ID.
Have one of these search details ready before you begin:
- Owner name, such as a first and last name
- Street address, such as the street number and street name
- Parcel ID, such as a Franklin County parcel number
The search page includes a county disclaimer. Review the results carefully, because the Treasurer states that no warranties are provided for the data, its use, or its interpretation.
- Enter the owner name, street address, or parcel ID in the property search.
- Review the parcel information, tax bill details, payment status, and payment history shown for the account.
- Confirm the parcel before using the payment link or relying on a balance.
Franklin County Ohio Treasurer payments
After confirming the correct parcel, use the Franklin County Ohio Treasurer payment portal to search for property taxes and make an online payment.
Payments can be made as a guest or through a registered account. An account is not required to pay, but it can retain payment and property information, provide access to receipts and transaction history, and allow scheduled payments for a future date.
Online payments may be made by credit card, debit card, electronic check, or ACH. The Treasurer notes that online payments are considered accepted and paid on the submitted date, but processing may take 3 to 5 business days.
Online payment fees and refund timing
The payment processor collects card processing fees. These fees do not go to Franklin County.
| Payment method | Processing fee |
|---|---|
| Credit card | 2.19% of the total transaction or a $1.50 minimum |
| Debit card | 0.85% of the total transaction or a $1.50 minimum |
| Electronic check | No processing fee |
| ACH payment | No processing fee |
Online payments can be voided by calling the Treasurer's Office until 5:00 p.m. on the same business day. Refund requests after that deadline use the Treasurer's refund process and may take 6 to 8 weeks after the notarized application and proof of payment are submitted.
Payment options and credit timing
Franklin County lists several ways to provide property tax payments. Keep your receipt to help resolve any payment discrepancy.
| Payment option | Processing time | Credited date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial institution bill-payment application | 3 to 5 business days | 3 to 5 business days |
| Drop box | Next business day | Next business day |
| Online payment application | 3 to 5 business days | Transaction date |
| Treasurer's Office downtown | Same day | Same day |
| U.S. Mail | 10 to 15 business days | Postmark date |
Mail, in-person, and drop box payments
For mail payments, send the payment with the coupon from the bill and keep the top portion for your records. Franklin County accepts standard checks, money orders, cashier's checks, and certified checks by mail. Do not send cash.
For checks, include your name, district parcel number, and daytime phone number. Make checks payable to Franklin County Treasurer.
In-person real-estate tax payments may be made at the Franklin County Treasurer's Office during regular business hours. The office accepts cash, personal check, money order, cashier's check, or certified check at the cashier's window. Credit cards are not accepted at the cashier's window, but an online payment kiosk is available for credit card transactions.
Drop box note: the drop box is located in the Main Lobby at 365 South High Street in Columbus and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cash payments are not accepted in the drop box.
Real estate tax due dates and late payment rules
Franklin County real estate taxpayers may pay annual property taxes in one installment, two installments, or monthly installments. For the 2025 tax year collected in 2026, the Treasurer lists first-half payments due February 28, 2026, and second-half payments due no earlier than July 20, 2026.
The due date FAQ states that late payments are subject to penalty and interest rules under Ohio Revised Code section 323.121. A 5% penalty applies if the total outstanding balance is paid in full within the first 10 days after the due date. A 10% penalty applies if the payment remains unpaid after that 10-day grace period.
Manufactured home tax due dates are different. The FAQ lists March 1 for first-half manufactured home payments and July 31 for second-half manufactured home payments.
Tax rates and bill basics
Franklin County real estate taxes begin with the assessment of real-estate parcels. Ohio law requires counties to revalue real property every six years, with an update at the three-year midpoint as ordered by the Tax Commissioner of the State of Ohio.
Tax rates are based on governmental budget requests and voter-approved levies. A real-estate tax bill is based on the tax rate multiplied by the value of the property.
The Franklin County Auditor's Office provides property tax rate information by tax year, including 2025 tax rates and prior years. The Treasurer also explains bill-related topics such as the voted tax rate, effective tax rate, special assessments, homestead exemption, and owner-occupied tax reduction.
Franklin County Treasurer contact information
Contact the Treasurer's Office for help with Franklin County property tax bills, payment questions, account balances, or payment processing issues.
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Franklin County Treasurer's Office, 373 S. High St., 17th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215-6306
Phone: (614) 525-3438
Fax: (614) 221-8124
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -
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Common questions
Where can I look up a Franklin County property tax bill?
Use the Franklin County Treasurer property search to look up a parcel by owner name, street address, or parcel ID. The search can show parcel information, outstanding balances, recent tax bills, payment status, and payment history.
Do I need an account to pay Franklin County property taxes online?
No. The online payment system allows guest payments. A registered account is optional and can save payment information, receipts, transaction history, and scheduled payment details.
What payment methods are available online?
Online payments may be made by credit card, debit card, electronic check, or ACH. Credit and debit card payments include a processor fee, while electronic check and ACH payments have no processing fee.
How should I search by address in the payment portal?
Use the street number and street name without the direction or suffix. For example, use “1001 Brown” for 1001 East Brown St. and spell out numeric street names, such as “Fourth.”
Can I mail a Franklin County real-estate tax payment?
Yes. Mail the payment with the coupon from the bill, include your name, district parcel number, and daytime phone number on the check, and make the check payable to Franklin County Treasurer. Do not send cash by mail.
What happens if a property tax payment is late?
Late payments are subject to Ohio penalty and interest rules. Franklin County lists a 5% penalty when the total outstanding balance is paid within the first 10 days after the due date and a 10% penalty if it remains unpaid after that period.