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:
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. Please note the GIS map and Data Portal will be implemented in phases. We appreciate your patience and feedback as we continue to enhance these resources.
Click the link below to view the GIS Map and search by owner name, parcel number or property address:
Click the link below to view the Open Data Portal:
HARRISON COUNTY OPEN DATA PORTAL
If you have questions regarding the GIS or Data Portal, please email: auditor@harrisoncountyohio.gov
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Harrison County Auditor’s Office is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Deputy Auditor, Real Estate, reporting to the Harrison County Auditor and Chief Deputy Auditor, Real Estate. This role performs specialized administrative, technical and customer service duties in a fast-paced, detail-oriented office setting. Professionalism and strong public service skills are required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the public and other county offices with inquiries.
- Review and approve real estate property transfers.
- Maintain property tax records.
- Calculate and collect statutory fees.
- Administer property tax credit programs.
- Issue required statutory licenses.
- Manage public records.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and standard office equipment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, relevant coursework preferred.
Experience preferred, but not required:
- 1–3 years of customer service and office administration.
- Prior experience in a title, real estate, or legal setting.
- Familiarity with deeds and property transfers.
Pay and Benefits:
- Salary is negotiable based upon experience and qualifications.
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available.
- Vacation, sick leave and paid county holidays.
Interested candidates may submit a resume before July 1, 2026, to:
- Harrison County Auditor, Dept #106, 100 West Market Street, Dept 106, Cadiz, Ohio 43907,
- or by email to: auditor@harrisoncountyohio.gov .
NO PHONE CALLS OR IN-PERSON INQUIRIES PLEASE!
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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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Please visit the "Licenses" link under Related Pages for more information.
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From the Desk of Auditor, Clint A. Barr
You may have heard of the recent initiative to “Ax the Tax” in Ohio. While we can all agree the time for tax reform has come, abolishing property tax is a dangerous solution. Property taxes are the foundation of local government funding, providing stability and predictability that our local communities depend on to function. Eliminating property taxes outright would place our public services at immediate risk. Police, fire, EMS, cemeteries, parks, schools, libraries, and other vital community services rely on property tax for funding. The lobbyists calling for property tax abolishment have no clear path to replace funding for these vital agencies.
Eliminating property taxes would likely shift costs to higher sales or income taxes, or new fees, disproportionately impacting lower-income residents. Border counties could also lose sales tax revenue as people shop in neighboring states with lower rates. Instead of abolishment, I am joining my fellow County Auditors and asking our state legislators to consider the four-part tax relief plan endorsed by the County Auditor’s Association of Ohio, the County Treasurer's Association of Ohio, and the County Commissioner's Association of Ohio.
The four primary recommendations are:
- Expand the Homestead Credit with protections for low- to middle-income senior citizens who desire to stay in their homes, focusing on eligibility rather than additive programs.
- Revamp tax credits, such as the Owner Occupancy Credit, to benefit homeowners rather than rental investors.
- Limit growth in revenue received by School Districts due to reappraisal changes.
- Create a menu of targeted relief options aimed at protecting low to moderate income residents.
THE NEED FOR REFORM — NOT REPEAL
The current property tax system is not perfect. Rising property values, assessment practices, and levy structures have caused concern in many counties, including ours.
That is why the County Auditors Association of Ohio (CAAO) is actively working with lawmakers to pursue sensible, meaningful reforms to improve transparency, predictability, and fairness — including changes to how properties are valued, how levies are structured, and how tax relief programs are implemented.
Abolishing property taxes entirely would be reckless and harmful. It would take away local control, destabilize community services, and shift the tax burden to those least able to bear it.
LOCAL CONTROL MATTERS
Ohio’s property tax system allows voters to decide directly at the ballot box what services they want and are willing to pay for — whether it is EMS coverage, a library, improved roads, or park maintenance.
Taking away that local decision-making power would concentrate funding control in Columbus and diminish the accountability that currently exists between residents and their local governments.
IN SUMMARY
Property taxes provide essential, stable, and locally controlled revenue. Eliminating them would mean:
• Disrupting police, fire, EMS, schools, libraries, and parks.
• Higher taxes elsewhere — especially on seniors and low-income families
• Less community control and more reliance on unpredictable state funding
• Widening inequality and reduced services across the board
I join my fellow Ohio County Auditors, Treasurers and Commissioners and urge our state legislators to take a serious look at property tax reform.
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Need a Building Permit? Please see the Instructions below or Contact the
Harrison County Commissioners, 740-942-4623, with questions.
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Questions? Help is available by email:
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
Harrison County Employee Payroll
All other questions can be emailed to realestate@harrisoncountyohio.gov
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Effective April 9, 2025, in accordance with Ohio HB366, the fee for a new
vendor's license will increase from $25 to $50.
More information regarding vendor license requirements can be found at Ohio Business Gateway
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Real estate tax payment or delinquency questions?
Please contact the Harrison County Treasurer at (740) 942-8864
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Public record requests may be made during normal business hours to:
Harrison County Auditor
100 West Market Street, Dept 106
Cadiz, Ohio 43907
740-942-8861
Or by Email to: realestate@harrisoncountyohio.gov
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Ohio's Sales Tax Collection Schedule can be found at the below link:
Sales Tax Rates
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If you are unable to find a form on our website, you can also visit:
Ohio Department of Taxation
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