Auditors Office

Harrison County Auditor

CLINT A. BARR

100 West Market St. Dept 106| Cadiz, Ohio 43907

Phone: 740-942-8861 | Fax: 740-942-8860

Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm*

*Please note new office hours, effective February 17, 2026

Welcome! Thank you for visiting the Harrison County Auditor's webpage.

Real Estate tax search is available! Click the link below to search by owner name, parcel number or property address:

Harrison County Real Estate Search

EAL ESTATE TAX SEARCH

The Harrison County Auditor's Office is excited to announce the launch of a new Geographic Information System (GIS) Map and Open Data Portal. The GIS Map provides a visual representation of Harrison County, integrating descriptive and location-based data. The Open Data Portal offers data which can be downloaded in multiple formats, based on the user's needs. These tools are part of our ongoing commitment to improve accessibility for Harrison County landowners.

Click the link below to view the GIS Map and search by owner name, parcel number or property address:

Harrison County GIS

Click the link below to view the Open Data Portal:

Harrison County Spatial Data Portal

HARRISON COUNTY OPEN DATA PORTAL

If you have questions regarding the GIS or Data Portal, please email: auditor@harrisoncountyohio.gov

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Harrison County Auditor, Clint A. Barr, has announced the 2026 triennial update is complete, and the Ohio Department of Taxation has approved tentative values. Harrison County is one of forty-one counties in Ohio undergoing a reappraisal or triennial update for tax year 2026.

The triennial update includes a study and analysis of eligible sales that have taken place in the past three years to determine any change in market value since the last reappraisal. As the name indicates, the program is designed to update property market value and therefore to update assessed value.

The update is required by law, Ohio Revised Code Section 5715.33, to set values for taxation. It is not designed to necessarily increase or decrease taxes, but to keep property values up to date with current prices being paid for property in each county. Ohio laws state that assessed values can be no lower than 90% of the average sale value in each market.

It is important to remember that an increase in property value does not directly translate to an increase in property tax. New and retiring levies, limits on a levy collection, new construction, CAUV, Homestead exemptions and additional factors can affect tax rate calculations.

Taxpayers can visit the Harrison County Auditor’s website for more information. 2026 tentative values are available online at Harrison County Real Estate Search under the "Land/Building" tab. If an owner disagrees with the value, an appeal may be filed with the Harrison County Board of Revision.

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Harrison County Auditor, Clint A. Barr, is providing information to help property owners understand the "Inflation Cap Credit" created in House Bill 186 and reflected on the 2025 second-half real estate tax bill, payable in July 2026.

House Bill 186, enacted by the Ohio General Assembly, made changes to Ohio's property tax laws that affect the calculation of certain property taxes and tax credits. As a result, many taxpayers will notice an “Inflation Cap Credit” on their second-half 2025 tax bill.

"Our office has received questions from taxpayers regarding the Inflation Cap Credit appearing on their tax bills," said Auditor Clint A. Barr. "We want property owners to understand that this credit was established by state law and has been calculated in accordance with the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Because each parcel is unique, the amount of the credit will vary from property to property." The Inflation Cap Credit is calculated using factors that are specific to each parcel, including the taxing districts in which the property is located and other factors prescribed by Ohio law. As a result, neighboring properties may receive different credit amounts or no credit.

Property owners can review the Inflation Cap Credit by visiting the Harrison County Auditor's webpage, Harrison County Real Estate Search, search for their parcel and view detailed tax information for their property.

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Legal Notice:

The Annual Financial Report for Harrison County for fiscal year 2025 is complete and

is available for public inspection during scheduled office hours:

Harrison County Auditor's Office,

100 W Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio.

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A Message from Harrison County Auditor, Clint A. Barr

As Harrison County Auditor, my responsibility is to ensure that our property tax system is fair, transparent, and administered according to Ohio law. Property taxes are the primary source of funding for our local schools, safety services, and essential community operations. Every dollar collected stays here in Harrison County to support the services our residents rely on every day.

Ohio law requires county auditors to determine the fair market value of all real property. These values are updated regularly to reflect changes in the real estate market, new construction, and property improvements. My office does not set tax rates. Rates are established by local governments and school districts, and most are approved directly by you, the voter, through levies.

I recognize that rising property values can create financial pressure for homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes. My office is committed to accuracy and accountability in the valuation process, and we encourage homeowners to review their property information and contact us with questions or concerns. We are also happy to assist taxpayers in understanding available credits and reductions, including the Homestead Exemption and other forms of tax relief.

My goal is to maintain a property tax system that is equitable, understandable, and responsive to the needs of our community. I remain committed to open communication and to providing clear information so that every resident understands how property taxes are calculated and how those funds support the services that keep Harrison County strong.

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ONLINE DOG LICENSE SALES

Please visit the "Licenses" link under Related Pages for more information.

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Need a Building Permit? Please see the Instructions below or Contact the

Harrison County Commissioners, 740-942-4623, with questions.

Building Permit Instructions

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