Ohio Homestead Exemption
Lucas County Auditor / Ohio Department of Taxation
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Homestead Exemption in its Toledo, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Reduces property taxes by exempting $50,000 of your home's market value from taxation (tax year 2025, indexed for inflation). Available to homeowners age 65+, permanently disabled, or surviving spouses age 59+. Income limit is $41,000 for 2026 applications.
Savings depend on local millage rate; typically $500-$1,200/year
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Key Details
- Age 65+, permanently disabled, or surviving spouse 59+
- 2025 income must be $41,000 or less
- $50,000 of market value exempt from property tax
- Apply through Lucas County Auditor
- File by December 31 of the tax year
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form DTE 105A (Homestead Exemption Application)
Ohio's Homestead Exemption lowers the property tax on the home of a qualifying senior, disabled person, or surviving spouse by shielding part of the home's market value from tax. You file Form DTE 105A once with your county auditor, and the exemption continues each year.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules: age 65 or older during the year, or permanently and totally disabled, or a qualifying surviving spouse, and the home is your principal residence.
- Download Form DTE 105A, the Homestead Exemption Application, from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
- If you qualify based on disability, also complete Form DTE 105E, the Certificate of Disability.
- File the form with your county auditor's office by the deadline.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (65 or older) or the disability certificate (Form DTE 105E).
- Proof the home is your principal residence.
- Your prior-year Ohio income information if an income test applies.
- The completed Form DTE 105A.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: December 31 of tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Toledo, OH?
The Grant Map record states: $50,000 market value exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Toledo?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Toledo, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Lucas County Auditor / Ohio Department of Taxation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 419-213-4406. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: December 31 of tax year.
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