Cuyahoga County has released proposed property values for 469,272 properties it recently reappraised. Now, anyone can search to see how values have changed in their community.
Previously, officials told Signal Cleveland the county would not release or post the information online until the state certified the proposed values later this fall. Many residents wrote us asking for more transparency around those numbers.
The proposed values the county has released include residential parcels — homes, not businesses — with one to three units. Not included are commercial properties or larger apartment buildings with four or more units. Values for mixed-use properties with businesses and residential are also not included.
Rising property values have caused a panic for many property owners who are worried about keeping up with their bills. On average, property values are going up by 32% across the county, though it varies by community.
State law requires these reappraisals every six years.
An Ohio law weakens the effect of inflation on property tax bills but many seniors and other fixed-income property owners say even a small hike in taxes next year could bust their budget or force them to sell their homes.
The county has already mailed out most new proposed values, though some are still being sent out this week. Here’s some tips on how to understand your property tax assessment letter.
How to find your new proposed property value
Use the parcel number or address of a property to search the current and proposed values below or click here to open the search tool. You can also download the data from a county website.
The county has an online property tax calculator. Find your taxing district, the current value of your home and the new proposed value to get an estimate of next year’s tax bill.
If it doesn’t work in your internet browser, try switching to Google Chrome.
I think my property value is too high. What can I do?
Property owners have until Aug. 30 to challenge their property tax assessment during the informal review process.
If you think you can show that your property is worth less than estimated, you can submit an informal complaint. Officials previously told Signal Cleveland that they won’t consider the proposed values of other properties on your street or in your neighborhood as part of an informal complaint.
The county will accept records showing comparable sales — sometimes called “comps” — that show similar properties in your neighborhood have recently sold for less than the proposed value of your home.
Cuyahoga County has an online tool where you can enter your address and look at sales comparisons in your area. The tool also shows the recent average sales price for the neighborhood. A formal process to contest the county’s property tax assessment will kick off in early 2025 for those who need more time to appeal.
Still confused?
The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer also plans to host information sessions for property owners who have questions about the process and available resources. All sessions will be hosted in-person from 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30
Tri-C Eastern Campus Theatre
4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills
Wednesday, July 31
Tri-C Western Campus Theatre
11000 W. Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma
Thursday, Aug. 1
Urban Community School
4909 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
If you can’t make it in-person, you can call Cuyahoga County’s Appraisal Office at (216) 443-7420 ext. 3 with questions about your property value.
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