Logan County Auditor, OH: Property Search, Records (2026)

1. How to Search Logan County Property Records

The official Logan County Real Estate Search is the best starting point for checking property ownership, values, tax districts and parcel information. It covers properties in Bellefontaine and other parts of Logan County, including the Indian Lake area and surrounding townships.

Search by owner name

1. Open the property search: Go to realestate.logancountyohio.gov.
2. Enter the owner’s name: Use the main search box, which accepts owner names, parcel numbers and addresses.
3. Start with the last name: If you are looking for a person named Robert Smith, try “Smith” first.
4. Select the matching property: Compare the location, owner and parcel number before opening the detailed record.
5. Review the parcel: Look at valuation, land details, tax district and available sales or other property information.

For properties owned by trusts, LLCs or estates, the owner may appear under a legal entity name rather than the name of the person living there.

Search by property address

Enter the house number and street name, such as “100 Main”. If there is no match, remove words such as Street, Road, North or South and search again.

Some rural acreage does not have a conventional street address. In that situation, searching by the parcel number or using the county GIS map is usually more reliable.

Search by parcel number

A parcel number is the county’s identifier for a piece of real estate. You may find it on a property tax bill, deed-related paperwork, assessment notice or existing county record.

1. Copy the parcel number from your document.
2. Enter it in the official real estate search.
3. Select the corresponding result.
4. Verify the owner, property location and tax district to confirm the correct parcel.

2. What Information Is Available in a Property Record?

A property record is useful for more than finding an owner’s name. It helps buyers, homeowners, agents and researchers understand how the county identifies and values the property.

Appraised value vs. assessed value

These numbers are not interchangeable. The county’s appraised value represents its valuation of the real estate. For standard Ohio real property assessment, the assessed value is 35% of that appraised value.

A higher property valuation does not automatically mean taxes rise by the same percentage. Ohio tax calculations involve additional rules, including reductions associated with certain voted levies.

Checking the 2025 revaluation

Logan County published a dedicated valuation resource explaining its 2025 tentative property values. Property owners can use the official parcel search and select the relevant tax year, then review the valuation section of the record.

For valuation explanations and local levy information, see the Logan County valuation information website.

3. Logan County GIS Maps and Parcel Boundaries

GIS mapping is especially useful when a property is hard to locate by address. This happens with farmland, vacant lots, waterfront properties around Indian Lake, and parcels along township or county roads.

A GIS map can show the approximate parcel location, surrounding lots, roads and other geographic information. Available layers may include aerial imagery, administrative boundaries and land-related data.

How to view a property on the map

1. Open the official Logan County Online Tools page.
2. Choose GIS Mapping.
3. Use the map search feature to find a parcel, address or geographic location when supported.
4. Zoom in and select the appropriate parcel or available information layer.
5. Compare the map with the owner, parcel number and acreage shown in the Real Estate Search.

What if the map and property record disagree?

Start by confirming you have the correct parcel. If there is still a discrepancy, contact the Auditor’s real estate department at 937-599-7213. For recorded legal descriptions or deed documents, the Recorder’s office may also be relevant.

4. Logan County Property Taxes, Tax Bills and Online Payments

The Auditor and Treasurer have different responsibilities. The Auditor maintains values and tax-related assessment information. The Logan County Treasurer handles property tax collection, balances and payments.

If you need to pay your taxes, use the Treasurer’s official system rather than the Auditor’s property record alone.

How to check and pay property taxes online

1. Visit the official Treasurer website.
2. Search for your property using the owner name, address or parcel number.
3. Open the matching parcel and check current charges, payment history and the available tax bill.
4. Select Add to Cart below the current charges.
5. Choose the first-half balance, full-year balance or an available custom payment amount.
6. If paying for more than one parcel, add each parcel separately to the cart.
7. Open the cart, verify all amounts and choose Checkout.
8. Complete payment through the connected Point & Pay processor, review the fees and save your confirmation number.

Online payment processing fees

The Treasurer’s published online payment instructions list these processor charges:

These are payment processor fees, not county property tax rates. Review the final checkout amount because payment terms can change. The Treasurer states that processed payments may take two to three business days to appear in online records.

For detailed payment-screen guidance, use the Treasurer’s official payment instructions.

How to estimate property taxes

The Auditor’s Tax Estimator lets you enter a proposed property class, tax district and appraised value. It also provides an owner-occupancy credit option when eligibility requirements are met.

An estimate is useful when purchasing a home or evaluating a value change. It is not a substitute for an issued tax bill.

5. Logan County Homestead Exemption: Eligibility and Application

The Homestead Exemption can reduce property taxes for eligible older homeowners, people with qualifying permanent disabilities, certain surviving spouses and qualifying disabled veterans.

It is worth checking even if you have owned your home for years. Some eligible homeowners do not realize that a property tax reduction may be available.

2026 homestead amounts and income limit

The Logan County Homestead Exemption page lists a reduction based on $29,000 of home market value for the standard senior or disability exemption, and $58,000 of market value for qualifying disabled veterans. These amounts are values exempted from taxation, not dollar-for-dollar reductions in the tax bill.

For the 2026 application period, the county lists a maximum combined household income of $41,000 for 2025 income for applicants subject to the income test. The published limit for eligible late 2025 applications is $40,000 based on 2024 income.

Some previously grandfathered recipients are not subject to the current income limitation. Special rules can also apply to disabled veterans and other qualifying groups.

Who may qualify?

• Homeowners who are 65 or turn 65 by December 31 of the application year and meet applicable income rules.
• Homeowners certified as totally and permanently disabled under the program rules.
• Certain surviving spouses who were at least 59 when their qualifying spouse died.
• Veterans meeting the applicable disabled-veteran exemption requirements.

For standard applications, the home must generally be owned and occupied as the applicant’s principal residence as of January 1 of the relevant year.

How to apply for the Homestead Exemption

1. Open the official Logan County Homestead Exemption page.
2. Review the qualification rules for your situation.
3. Download the standard Homestead Exemption application, DTE 105A, or the appropriate disabled-veteran form from the county’s forms resources.
4. Complete the owner, residence, eligibility and income sections applicable to you.
5. Include copies of both the applicant’s and spouse’s IDs as requested by the county, and any necessary proof of eligibility.
6. Submit the completed application to the Logan County Auditor and retain a copy.

Application deadlines

The county states that real property homestead applications are accepted through December 31 of the application year. For manufactured homes, the published deadline is the first Monday in June for the relevant application year.

The county also explains how eligible applicants may request a permitted late application for a prior year on the same property. Review the late-application instructions carefully before submitting.

6. Owner-Occupied Credit for Your Primary Home

The owner-occupied tax credit is separate from the Homestead Exemption. It is intended for qualifying homeowners who use the property as their principal residence.

According to Logan County, you generally must own the home on January 1 of the application year and occupy it as your principal residence for a substantial portion of the year.

The credit generally applies to the home and up to one acre of its home site. Rental properties, homes occupied by someone other than the owner, and various nonqualifying ownership or property arrangements are excluded.

How to check or apply

1. Review your property tax bill to see whether the owner-occupied reduction is already included.
2. If it is missing, visit the county Owner Occupied Credit page.
3. Open the DTE 105C application from the Auditor Forms page.
4. Enter the parcel number, owner information and principal residence details.
5. Submit the form to the Auditor and retain your copy.

The county lists an application period of January 1 through December 31 each year. Call the real estate department at 937-599-7213 for help with eligibility or a credit missing from your tax record.

7. Logan County CAUV: Agricultural Land Valuation

Current Agricultural Use Value, or CAUV, allows qualifying agricultural land to be valued according to its agricultural use rather than simply its potential market value for other purposes.

This program can make a substantial difference to the taxable valuation of eligible farmland, but it comes with application, renewal and continued-use requirements.

Which agricultural properties may qualify?

Ohio’s CAUV program generally covers qualifying agricultural land of at least 10 acres. Smaller qualifying agricultural properties may also be eligible if the required agricultural income standard is met.

The county’s published guidance explains the $2,500 gross agricultural income test applicable to qualifying land under 10 acres, including the relevant historical or current-year income conditions.

Qualifying agricultural uses may include field crops, vegetable production, certain horticultural uses, animal husbandry and other eligible agricultural activities. Ownership alone does not create eligibility; the actual use and program requirements matter.

CAUV application and renewal

1. Open the Logan County CAUV information page.
2. Use the county’s Auditor Forms page to locate DTE 109 for an initial application or DTE 109A for renewal.
3. Check the parcel number, acreage and agricultural-use information.
4. Complete the application accurately, including any required supporting details.
5. Submit the form to the Auditor within the county’s filing period.

CAUV filing dates and fees

The county specifies that applications must be filed before the first Monday in March. Because deadline wording can affect acceptance, confirm the exact filing date with the Auditor rather than assuming an application can be submitted throughout that Monday.

What happens if agricultural use changes?

If land no longer qualifies for CAUV, the owner may face recoupment charges reflecting the difference between taxes under agricultural valuation and taxes under the otherwise applicable valuation rules.

Before dividing farmland, changing its use or completing a sale that could affect agricultural qualification, check the parcel’s CAUV status and possible recoupment obligations.

8. Disagree With Your Property Value? Board of Revision

If your Logan County property seems overvalued, you can review the assessment and consider a formal complaint with the Logan County Board of Revision (BOR).

The Board considers evidence concerning property valuation. It does not simply lower a tax bill because the owner believes taxes are too high.

When can you file?

The Logan County Board of Revision publishes an annual complaint period of January 1 through March 31. As of October 2026, the regular 2026 filing window has passed.

Check the county’s current notices before preparing the next filing. Different issues, including clerical corrections and other assessment matters, may require different procedures.

How to challenge your assessment

1. Open your parcel in the Auditor’s property search and identify the valuation you want reviewed.
2. Confirm property details such as acreage, building size, construction details and other relevant facts.
3. Collect evidence, such as a recent qualified appraisal, comparable property sales, purchase documents or documented property defects.
4. Download the appropriate complaint form from the Board of Revision page.
5. Complete and file it within the applicable annual filing window, following the form’s instructions.
6. Retain evidence and attend the scheduled hearing if required.

What evidence is useful?

• A recent independent property appraisal.
• Evidence of an arm’s-length sale near the valuation date.
• Comparable sales involving properties of similar age, location, size and condition.
• Photos and repair estimates documenting major defects.
• Evidence that the county has incorrect property characteristics.

The county’s published BOR process explains that a hearing notice is sent, evidence may be presented, and the Board issues a decision. Appeals of a BOR decision have a separate deadline, generally 30 days after receiving the decision letter.

Read the official BOR instructions and complaint resources for filing requirements and hearing information.

9. Conveyance Fees, Property Transfers and Recorded Deeds

When a property changes ownership, the Auditor’s conveyance function and the Recorder’s recording function serve different purposes. Buyers and sellers should know which office handles each step.

Logan County conveyance fees

The county’s published conveyance fee is $4 per $1,000 of sale price, calculated according to the county’s rounding method. The county also lists a $0.50 transfer fee per parcel.

For sales with amounts that are not exact multiples of $100, use the county calculator rather than assuming ordinary rounding. Certain qualifying transfers may be exempt from conveyance fees.

How to prepare for a property transfer

1. Confirm the parcel number, current owner and legal description.
2. Review the county’s conveyance and survey requirements.
3. Use the Conveyance Fee Calculator or the online conveyance calculation tool.
4. Prepare the relevant conveyance form, commonly DTE 100, or DTE 100EX when an exempt transfer applies.
5. Complete the Auditor’s conveyance review and submit recording documents to the Logan County Recorder under the applicable procedures.
6. After recording and processing, verify the ownership information has been updated.

Where can you find recorded deeds?

The Recorder’s office maintains recorded land documents. A parcel listing in the Auditor’s system is not a substitute for the actual recorded deed.

Use the Logan County Recorder’s official page for its document-search link, recording requirements and fee information.

Recorder phone: 937-599-7201.

10. Dog Licenses, Manufactured Homes and Other Auditor Services

The Logan County Auditor also handles several services unrelated to ordinary property searches.

Dog licenses and renewals

Ohio generally requires dogs aged three months or older to be licensed. Logan County’s annual renewal period runs from December 1 through January 31.

Newly acquired dogs and dogs brought into the county are subject to registration deadlines. The county advises owners to obtain a license within 30 days of acquiring a dog or moving into Logan County.

The county’s FAQ lists a standard annual dog license fee of $14 and a late renewal total of $28. Because license pricing and payment service charges may change, check the current application before paying.

Licenses can be arranged through the Auditor’s instructions, including in-person, mail and available online routes.

Read official dog licensing guidance or call 937-599-7209.

Manufactured homes

Manufactured homes with titles must generally be registered with the County Auditor within 30 days of placement on property, according to the county’s published guidance.

The Auditor Forms page includes manufactured home registration, conveyance, relocation, destroyed-property and conversion-related paperwork.

Vendor, cigarette and junkyard licenses

The Auditor provides licensing information for certain business activities. The county lists a $125 cigarette dealer’s license fee and states that a vendor’s license is also required for that license.

For the required application and supporting documents, use the county licensing forms or call the Auditor.

Other responsibilities

Additional functions include weights and measures, certain budgetary and financial matters, public records, manufactured home taxation and various property-related exemptions and applications.

11. Logan County Auditor Office: Address, Hours and Phone Numbers

If you need help with a complicated parcel, correction request or application, calling the correct department can save an unnecessary trip.

What should you bring to the office?

For property questions, bring the parcel number, property address and your available records. For exemption applications, bring completed forms and the identity, ownership, income or eligibility documents required for that program.

For deed transfers, call ahead to confirm conveyance documentation and payment requirements. Check holiday schedules before traveling.

12. Logan County Auditor: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

Official Logan County Resources and Forms

These are the main government resources referenced throughout this guide. Use the appropriate link when you are ready to access a live record, download a form or submit an official request.

• Logan County Auditor — office information, departments and available services.
• Real Estate Search — parcel, owner, address and property valuation search.
• Logan County Online — GIS mapping and additional county tools.
• County Treasurer — current tax charges, bills and payments.
• Auditor Forms and Downloads — homestead, CAUV, conveyance, manufactured homes and licenses.
• Homestead Exemption — eligibility, limits and applications.
• Owner-Occupied Credit — primary residence tax reduction.
• CAUV Program — agricultural eligibility and deadlines.
• Board of Revision — property valuation complaints.
• Conveyance Fee Calculator — transfer cost calculations.
• County Recorder — recorded documents and deeds.
• County Staff Directory — office-specific telephone numbers.

Related Ohio property search guides

For county-specific property records elsewhere in Ohio, see our Knox County Auditor guide and Seneca County Auditor guide. Each county operates its own property record and taxation systems, so search procedures can differ.