Coshocton County Property Records

Coshocton County property records are managed by Auditor Grant K. Daugherty and the County Recorder. You can search for deeds, tax data, parcel maps, and ownership details through the Auditor's online property search or the Recorder's document portal. The Auditor handles all property valuations and tax calculations for parcels across the county. The Recorder stores deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents. Ohio law makes these records public and free to inspect. Both offices are in Coshocton, the county seat, and are open on weekdays.

Coshocton County Auditor Office

Auditor Grant K. Daugherty serves as chief fiscal officer, chief assessor, and chief payroll officer for Coshocton County. The Coshocton County Auditor's website provides free access to property data and tax tools. As Chief Fiscal Officer, the Auditor handles all financial transactions and accounting for every county board, department, office, agency, and district. The office pays county debts, verifies claims, oversees financial operations, and ensures the county does not exceed its budget.

As Chief Assessor, the Auditor sets fair market value on all real property parcels for taxing purposes. Ohio law requires the entire county to be appraised every six years with every parcel visited. Three years after each appraisal, records are adjusted through a triennial update based on sales-to-market-value ratios, not by property inspection. The last county-wide reappraisal was completed in tax year 2015, payable in 2016.

The Auditor also seals gas pumps, scales, and measuring devices. Dog and vendor licenses are sold through this office. Tax exemptions for seniors, disabled persons, charities, and churches are administered here. The office distributes money to schools and local governments and chairs or votes on many local governmental boards. The Department of Taxation orders implementation of newest soil values for CAUV purposes during each reappraisal or triennial update in Coshocton County.

The Coshocton County Auditor website is the main portal for property searches and tax data in the county.

The Auditor's site gives free access to ownership details, assessed values, tax history, and building information for all Coshocton County parcels.

Search Coshocton County Property Records Online

The Coshocton County property search lets you look up any parcel by owner name, address, or parcel number. Property details include ownership information, valuation data, tax amounts, and payment history. Sales history shows previous transfers and transaction amounts. Property characteristics include land size, building details, and property classification.

The system shows both market value and assessed value. Ohio sets assessed value at 35% of market value under ORC Section 319.54. Tax distribution data shows how your dollars split among schools, townships, and special districts. Building details on record cards include square footage, year built, construction type, and room counts. This data helps buyers, sellers, and appraisers understand what a Coshocton County property is worth.

Under ORC Section 149.43, all Coshocton County property records are public and free to inspect during business hours. The online search is also free and available any time.

Coshocton County Recorder and Deeds

The Coshocton County Recorder's Office maintains all official land records. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other documents that affect real property title. Online document searching is available for recorded instruments. Recording fees and requirements are listed on the website.

When land changes hands in Coshocton County, the new deed must be recorded here. Recording gives public notice of the ownership change and protects the buyer's rights. Before any deed can be recorded, the buyer must present it to the County Auditor with a Conveyance Fee Statement (DTE Form 100) under ORC Section 319.202. Conveyance fees follow the state cap of $4.00 per $1,000 of sale price plus $0.50 per parcel under ORC Section 319.20. Copy fees run $2 per page with an extra $1 for certification.

The Coshocton County Recorder maintains all deeds, mortgages, and liens for public access.

Online document searching is available for recorded instruments in Coshocton County.

Coshocton County Property Tax Records

Property taxes in Coshocton County fund schools, roads, fire protection, and county services. Tax rates are expressed in mills. One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. The Ohio Property Tax Rate Database shows current rates for all Coshocton County taxing districts including townships, school districts, and special levies.

Ohio law requires full reappraisal every six years under ORC Section 5713.01. A statistical update happens at the three-year mark. The Ohio Department of Taxation certifies value changes based on sales ratio studies. As Chief Payroll Officer, the Auditor also prepares and distributes payroll for all county employees while maintaining confidentiality of payroll information. This is separate from the property tax function but shows the scope of the office.

Homestead Exemption in Coshocton County

The Homestead Exemption shields up to $25,000 of market value from taxation. It is open to homeowners age 65 and older or those with a permanent disability. Your Ohio Modified Adjusted Gross Income must be under $40,000. You must own and live in the home as your main residence. Apply by December 31st through the Coshocton County Auditor's office.

The CAUV program offers separate tax relief for farmland in Coshocton County. Ten or more acres devoted exclusively to commercial agriculture can be valued at current use instead of highest and best use. The Department of Taxation orders new soil values during each reappraisal or triennial update. Properties under ten acres may qualify if average yearly gross farm income for the past three years is at least $2,500. Coshocton County has a strong agricultural base, so this program sees regular use.

Coshocton County Property Records Resources

The GeoOhio Statewide Parcel Viewer lets you search parcels across county lines and links to the local Auditor site. The Ohio Secretary of State business search helps when the property owner is a corporate entity. The County Auditors Association of Ohio links to all 88 county auditor websites.

The Ohio State Owned Real Property Database shows state-controlled land in Coshocton County. The Ohio Recorders Association links to all county recorder offices. For historical property photos, the Ohio Digital Network has auditor assessment images from earlier decades.

Nearby Counties

Coshocton County sits in east-central Ohio. If you need property records from a neighboring county, these pages may help.