For the 41 counties undergoing reappraisal in 2026, current agricultural use values will drop an average of 5%, potentially lowering property tax bills.
Here’s what has changed:
Permanent pastureland gets new valuation. Qualifying permanent pastureland will now be valued at the minimum woodland rate of $230 per acre. Farmers who graze livestock on land that’s not part of crop rotation could see substantial reductions in CAUV. The permanent pastureland change follows years of farmer advocacy through the Ohio Farm Bureau, recognizing that land requiring conversion costs to become cropland should be valued differently…