This page helps with property tax tasks in Lorain County, Ohio, including finding a bill, checking property details, reviewing fees, and knowing which office to contact.
For tax bill payment questions, the main public office is the Lorain County Treasurer. The Lorain County Auditor’s website can help users verify property and parcel information before paying or reviewing a tax issue.
Lorain County Treasurer online property tax payments
Use the Lorain County Treasurer online payment search to find and pay a property tax bill. The payment portal lets users search for a bill before adding it to a cart.
Have one of these search details ready:
- Parcel ID
- Account number
- Name
- Property address
After finding a bill, follow the payment workflow in the portal.
- Select the Property Tax payment type.
- Search for the bill using a supported identifier.
- Add the bill to the cart.
- Review the selected bill or bills in the cart.
- Create an account or check out as a guest.
- Enter payment information before submitting the payment.
Payment warning: Lorain County property taxes are not paid until funds settle and the payment is credited.
Online payment fees and account options
The online payment processor adds convenience fees at checkout. These fees are not collected by Lorain County and are non-refundable.
- Credit and debit card payments include a 2.5% fee, with a $2.00 minimum.
- E-check payments include a $1.50 fee per transaction.
An account is not required for checkout. Existing users can log in to view payment history and use digital wallets. Users who want automated payments must log in or create an account and add a payment method.
Lorain County Auditor property search
The Lorain County Auditor property search can help users review property information connected to real estate and manufactured homes. It can be useful before paying a tax bill, checking a parcel, or comparing bill information against Auditor records.
The Auditor’s website also provides a tax estimator that uses proposed class, tax district, appraised value, and owner occupancy credit eligibility information. Tax amounts may be verified and paid through the Lorain County Treasurer’s Office.
Tax rates, due dates, and related tax programs
The Lorain County Auditor states that 2025 real estate taxes payable in 2026 and 2026 manufactured home taxes payable in 2026 were certified on January 7, 2026. The full year tax includes unpaid taxes and special assessments.
The Lorain County Treasurer lists these 2026 due dates for property tax bills:
| Tax bill period | Due date |
|---|---|
| First half taxes | February 13, 2026 |
| Second half taxes | July 10, 2026 |
The Treasurer’s Office also offers a monthly Real Estate Tax Escrow Program for current, non-delinquent semi-annual real estate taxes. The taxpayer must enter into a Real Estate Escrow Agreement with the Treasurer’s Office.
Delinquent taxes, value appeals, and tax reductions
The Auditor’s website includes a delinquent list that can be filtered by county, tax district, township, municipality, and school district. Users reviewing overdue taxes should confirm payment amounts and tax questions through the Treasurer’s Office.
Property value complaints go through the Board of Revision. For complaints against tax year 2025 real estate values, the filing deadline is March 31, 2026. Complaints may be filed by regular U.S. mail, and the postmark is considered the filing date. There is no filing fee.
The Auditor also provides information on Homestead Exemption and owner occupancy tax reduction. The Homestead Exemption can reduce taxable value for qualifying homeowners, while the owner-occupied 2 1/2% reduction requires the owner to occupy the home as a principal residence on January 1 of the filing year.
Property tax contacts
Use the Treasurer’s Office for property tax payment questions and the Auditor’s Office for property records, values, exemptions, and tax-related property information.
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Lorain County Treasurer, Lorain County Administration Building, 226 Middle Ave., 2nd Floor, Room #201, Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: (440) 329-5787
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30. p.m. Monday - Friday -
Lorain County Auditor, Lorain County Administration Building, 226 Middle Ave., Room 200, Elyria, OH 44035-5641
Phone: (440) 329-5207
Fax: (440) 329-5223
Email: [email protected]
Common questions
Where can I pay Lorain County property taxes online?
Use the Lorain County Treasurer online payment portal to search by parcel ID, account number, name, or address and pay a property tax bill.
Can I check property details before paying a tax bill?
Yes. The Lorain County Auditor property search can help verify property information for real estate and manufactured homes.
Do I need an account to pay online?
No. The payment portal allows guest checkout. Creating an account can help users view payment history or store payment methods for later use.
What fees apply to online property tax payments?
Credit and debit card payments include a 2.5% fee with a $2.00 minimum. E-check payments include a $1.50 fee per transaction.
Which office handles property tax questions?
The Lorain County Treasurer’s Office handles tax payment questions. Tax questions may be directed to the office at (440) 329-5787.