Ohio
Sale typeTax lien certificate
Rate / penalty18% flat
Redemption period1 year
Ohio pays a flat 18% annual rate with a one-year redemption period — a high statutory rate paired with a fast turnaround.
Deep-dive guideSurplus funds after an Ohio tax sale →
Held by the Clerk of Courts, not the treasurer — miss the 90+30 day window and it moves to unclaimed funds.
Upcoming Ohio county auctions
Full calendar →| Clermont County | Oct 1, 2026 | deed | Source ↗ |
| Putnam County | Oct 1, 2026 | deed | Source ↗ |
| Columbiana County | Oct 6, 2026 | deed | Source ↗ |
| Allen County | Oct 7, 2026 | deed | Source ↗ |
Quick answers
Is Ohio a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Ohio is a tax lien certificate state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Ohio?+
In Ohio, the rate is: 18% flat.
How long is the redemption period in Ohio?+
The redemption period in Ohio is 1 year.
Not sure how Ohio's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.