Muskingum County Auditor, OH: Property Search, Tax & Records (2026)

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Independent Muskingum County property guide

Muskingum County Auditor Property Search, Tax & Records

Search for a Zanesville or Muskingum County parcel, review
ownership and valuation information, check property taxes or
find the correct office for an exemption, deed transfer or
valuation complaint.

Reviewed: October 26, 2026.
OhioAuditors.org is an independent informational website and
is not a Muskingum County government office.


Search official property records


Check tax bills and payments


Open Auditor forms

County Auditor
Tina M. Huebner
Auditor phone
740-455-7109
Office hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Office address
401 Main Street
Zanesville, OH 43701

On this page

Which Muskingum County office handles your request?

The Auditor maintains parcel and valuation information, but
property-related tasks are divided among several county offices.
Starting with the responsible office can prevent delays.

Task Responsible office Next step
Find an owner, parcel number, property value, tax district,
sale, building information or tax history 		Muskingum County Auditor
Open the official property search
Pay property taxes, print a bill, confirm a balance or
request a payment receipt 		Muskingum County Treasurer Visit the

Treasurer’s official website

or call
740-455-7118
Get a recorded deed, mortgage, lien or another recorded
land document 		Muskingum County Recorder Search the Recorder’s records or request the actual
recorded instrument
Contest the Auditor’s property valuation Muskingum County Board of Revision Call
740-455-7109,
option 1

How to read a Muskingum County property record

Record field What it means What to check
Parcel number The county’s identifying number for the tax parcel One street address may include several parcels, so verify
every number connected to the property.
Owner The person or entity listed on the county’s ownership
record 		Use the recorded deed when ownership or legal title must
be established.
Property address The physical location associated with the parcel The tax-bill mailing address may be different from the
property address.
Appraised or market value The Auditor’s estimate of full property value for
assessment purposes 		It is not a guaranteed sale price or a private appraisal.
Assessed value Ohio generally assesses real property at 35% of its
appraised value 		Credits, effective tax rates and special assessments also
affect the final bill.
Tax district The schools, municipality or township and other taxing
authorities serving the parcel 		Nearby parcels may fall within different taxing districts.
Transfer history Recorded ownership changes associated with the parcel Some transfers are not open-market sales and may not be
useful comparable transactions.
Credits and special assessments Reductions or additional charges affecting the tax account Review the tax year and contact the responsible office if
a charge or credit needs explanation.
Map warning:
Online parcel maps are intended for research and orientation.
They do not replace a recorded legal description, title
examination or boundary survey.

Muskingum County property-tax bills and payments

The Treasurer collects property taxes and maintains payment
balances. Questions about appraised value, Homestead Exemption or
CAUV should be directed to the Auditor.

2026 collection update:
The second-half tax year 2025 real-estate deadline was extended
to July 29, 2026. That date has passed. The
Treasurer also listed September 30, 2026 as the
deadline for delinquent real-estate and manufactured-home taxes
to avoid publication and possible additional collection action.

The Treasurer currently lists
February 19, 2027 as the first-half deadline for
tax year 2026 real-estate taxes. Always verify the amount and due
date shown on the current bill before paying.

To pay online, begin with the Treasurer’s

official property search
,
select the correct parcel and follow the payment instructions.
Processing fees apply to electronic payments.

Online

Search the parcel through the Treasurer’s website and add the
correct account to the payment cart.

Telephone

The Treasurer lists
833-505-4134
for telephone payments. Have the account number available.

Mail

Send a check or money order with the tax-bill remittance stub.
Confirm the mailing instructions on the current bill.

Courthouse drop box

The Treasurer lists a tax-payment drop box inside the main
entrance of the Muskingum County Courthouse.

Overdue taxes:
Request a current balance from the Treasurer at
740-455-7118.
An older bill may not include later penalties, interest, payments
or credits.

House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit

The Inflation Cap Credit was applied retroactively to qualifying
tax year 2025 real property and tax year 2026 manufactured homes.
The credit began appearing with the second-half bills paid in
2026.

Eligibility and the credit amount depend on factors including the
parcel’s classification, school district, taxable value and the
district’s certified credit factor. Not every parcel qualifies.

  1. Search for the parcel on the Auditor or Treasurer website.
  2. Open the property’s tax information.
  3. Look for a line labeled
    Inflation Cap Credit.
  4. Compare the credit with the current bill and account balance.
Full-year payments:
A taxpayer who paid the full year during the first-half collection
may have received a surplus after the credit was applied. The
Treasurer stated that an unrefunded surplus would automatically
be applied to 2026 real-estate taxes payable in 2027.

Read the Auditor’s

Inflation Cap Credit explanation

for eligibility details.

Muskingum County Homestead Exemption

The standard Homestead Exemption can reduce property taxes for
qualifying older adults, people who are permanently and totally
disabled and certain surviving spouses. The Auditor’s current
Homestead page lists a reduction based on
$29,000 of market value for tax year 2025.

An enhanced exemption is available for qualifying disabled
veterans and certain surviving spouses. The Auditor lists a
reduction based on $58,000 of market value for
that program.

Special 2026 relief deadline:
The Auditor announced that eligible residents seeking the
additional one-time Homestead relief should submit their
applications by October 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
The county estimates approximately $475 in additional savings for
eligible Standard and Enhanced Homestead recipients, but the
actual benefit may vary.

The special October deadline relates to the additional one-time
relief. Standard Homestead application rules and deadlines may be
different. Confirm the correct application, income limit and
supporting documents with the Auditor before filing.

Use the

official Homestead page

or call
740-455-7109.

CAUV for Muskingum County farmland

Current Agricultural Use Valuation allows qualifying agricultural
land to be valued using agricultural soil rates instead of its
ordinary market value.

  • Land containing at least 10 acres must have been devoted
    exclusively to commercial agricultural use for the previous
    three years.
  • A smaller tract may qualify if it produced an average annual
    gross agricultural income of at least $2,500 during the
    preceding three years or is expected to meet that amount.
  • Initial applications must be filed between the first Monday in
    January and before the first Monday in March.
  • The initial application fee is $25.
  • CAUV participants must submit a renewal application every year.
    The county lists no fee for renewal.
Renewal and transfer warning:
Failure to renew, a change to nonagricultural use or failure to
submit an initial CAUV application after a transfer can lead to
removal from the program and recoupment equal to three years of
tax savings.

Before buying, selling, splitting or changing the use of enrolled
land, call the Auditor at
740-455-7109,
extension 101, and review the

official CAUV instructions
.

How to challenge a Muskingum County property value

The Board of Revision reviews complaints concerning property
valuation. It can increase, decrease or leave the value unchanged.
It does not directly adjust tax rates or reduce a bill simply
because the taxes are high.

2026 filing period closed:
The county accepted 2026 valuation complaints between
January 1 and March 31, 2026. Contact the Auditor
before preparing a future complaint to confirm the applicable tax
year, filing window and form.
  1. Review the parcel data.
    Check the land, building, classification, sale and value
    information for factual errors.
  2. Choose a supported value.
    State the value you believe represents the property’s fair
    market value for the relevant tax year.
  3. Collect evidence.
    Useful evidence may include comparable sales, a recent
    independent appraisal, repair estimates, photographs, purchase
    documents or income and expense statements.
  4. Complete the current form carefully.
    An incomplete or improperly filed complaint may be dismissed.
  5. Keep proof of filing.
    Save the completed form, attachments and evidence of timely
    delivery.

The county says complaints generally may be filed only once
during a three-year period. A withdrawn complaint can still count
as that filing. Review the

Board of Revision instructions

and call
740-455-7109,
option 1.

Deed transfers, conveyance forms and fees

A document transferring real property must pass through the
Auditor before it is recorded. A deed containing a metes-and-bounds
description, or property that is not a full subdivision lot,
generally requires approval from the County Engineer first.

The Auditor provides DTE 100 for taxable conveyances and DTE
100(EX) when a statutory exemption is claimed. DTE 101 may apply
to Homestead property, while DTE 102 applies to CAUV property.

Charge Published amount Example
Conveyance fee $4 per $1,000 of consideration $250,000 taxable transfer: $1,000
Transfer fee $0.50 per parcel One parcel: $0.50
Example calculation:
For an ordinary taxable $250,000 transfer involving one parcel,
the published Auditor charges total
$1,000.50.
Recorder, Engineer, Planning Commission and other closing charges
are separate.

Review the

official transfer instructions and forms

before submitting a deed.

Muskingum County Auditor contact and directions

Auditor’s Office

Auditor: Tina M. Huebner
Address: 401 Main Street,
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone:
740-455-7109
Fax: 740-455-7182
Email:

[email protected]

Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.


Visit the official Auditor website

Call before traveling for a deadline-sensitive application,
complaint or transfer. Bring the parcel number and relevant
documents.

Frequently asked questions

How do I search Muskingum County property records?

Use the official Muskingum County Auditor Real Estate Search.
Search by parcel number, owner name or property address, then
confirm the address, owner and taxing district.

Who is the Muskingum County Auditor?

Tina M. Huebner is the Muskingum County Auditor. The office
phone number is 740-455-7109.

Where is the Muskingum County Auditor’s Office?

The office is located at 401 Main Street, Zanesville, Ohio
43701.

What are the Auditor’s office hours?

The published office hours are Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding county holidays.

Does the Auditor collect property-tax payments?

No. The Auditor maintains values and parcel records. The
Muskingum County Treasurer issues tax bills and collects
payments.

When were second-half Muskingum County taxes due in 2026?

The second-half deadline for tax year 2025 real estate was
extended to July 29, 2026. That date has passed, so contact the
Treasurer for the current balance.

Where can I find the Inflation Cap Credit?

Search for the property and open its tax information. A
qualifying parcel should show a line labeled Inflation Cap
Credit.

What is the special 2026 Homestead relief deadline?

The Auditor announced October 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. as the
application deadline connected with the additional one-time
Homestead relief. Confirm eligibility and the required form
with the Auditor.

When is the Muskingum County CAUV deadline?

Initial applications and annual renewals must be filed after
the first Monday in January and before the first Monday in
March.

How much are Muskingum County conveyance fees?

The published conveyance charge is $4 per $1,000 of
consideration, plus a transfer fee of $0.50 per parcel.
Recording and other charges are separate.

How do I challenge a Muskingum County property value?

File the current complaint form with the Muskingum County Board
of Revision during the applicable filing period. Support the
requested value with relevant sales, an appraisal, repair
estimates or other property-specific evidence.

Is the Auditor’s online map a legal survey?

No. Use the map for general research. Consult recorded
documents and a licensed surveyor when an accurate legal
boundary is required.

Official sources and final-action links

Verify deadlines, balances, eligibility, fees and office
availability with the responsible county office before filing,
paying or traveling. This guide is informational and is not
legal, tax, appraisal, title or surveying advice.

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