Noble County Property Records

Noble County property records are kept by the County Auditor and County Recorder at the courthouse in Caldwell. The Auditor handles property assessments, tax calculations, and the CAUV program for agricultural land. You can search for property data online or visit the second floor of the courthouse to view records in person. The Recorder files all deeds, mortgages, and liens. Under Ohio's public records law, anyone can access these files without stating a reason. Both offices work together to make sure property ownership, values, and tax data stay current and available to the public across Noble County.

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Noble County Auditor Office

The Noble County Auditor's Office is on the second floor of the courthouse in Caldwell, Ohio. The Auditor serves as the chief fiscal officer and chief assessor for the county. Staff set fair market values on all land and buildings, then use local levy rates to figure each tax bill. Property data is available through the office and through online search tools. You can look up any parcel by owner name, address, or parcel number.

The office also handles building permits. New construction valued over $2,000 requires a permit. The fee is $25, paid by cash or check. This applies to residential, commercial, and agricultural structures in Noble County. If you plan to build, call the Auditor's office first to find out if a permit is needed for your project.

A County Vendor's License is available for $50. You can pay by cash or check at the office, or get one online through the Ohio Business Gateway. The Auditor's office can answer questions about property values, tax rates, and applications for tax relief programs.

The Noble County Auditor website provides information about property assessments, tax programs, and building permits.

Noble County property records auditor office website

The site includes details on the CAUV program, Homestead Exemption, and how to apply for building permits in Noble County.

Search Noble County Property Records Online

Start at the Auditor's website. Use the search function to look up any parcel by owner name, address, or parcel ID. The results show the property owner, mailing address, legal description, land value, building value, and total assessed value at the 35% rate required by ORC Section 319.54. Building information includes square footage, year built, room count, and construction type when available.

Sales history data shows past sale dates and prices. This helps with market research or verifying what a property sold for in the past. The tax district and school district are listed on each record card too.

For deeds and recorded documents, the Noble County Recorder's Office uses the IDX Search platform. You can search by name, recording date, book and page, instrument number, or legal description. The Recorder is at 260 Courthouse #2 E, Caldwell, OH 43724. Phone is (740) 732-4319. You can also reach them by email at noblecorecorder@frontier.com or fax at (740) 732-5702. All records are public under ORC Section 149.43.

CAUV Program in Noble County

The Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program lets qualifying farmland be taxed based on its current farm use rather than its highest potential use. This can cut property taxes by a large amount for farm operators. To qualify in Noble County, you need ten or more acres devoted to commercial agricultural use. If the farm is under ten acres, it must produce at least $2,500 in average yearly gross income.

The land must be used for crops, livestock, dairy, or other commercial agriculture. The Noble County Auditor handles all CAUV applications and renewals. Apply at the courthouse in Caldwell. The program runs on a renewal cycle, so once approved you need to keep the land in agricultural use to stay enrolled.

Note: Converting CAUV land to non-agricultural use triggers a recoupment charge for the tax savings from the prior three years in Noble County.

Noble County Property Tax Records

Property taxes in Noble County fund local schools, roads, and public services. Tax bills are figured by taking the assessed value (35% of market value) and multiplying by the millage rate for the tax district. One mill is $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. The Ohio Property Tax Rate Database shows current millage rates for all Noble County taxing districts.

Full reappraisals happen every six years. A triennial update takes place at the midpoint. The Ohio Department of Taxation certifies value changes after each cycle. Conveyance fees at the time of sale are $4.00 per $1,000 of sale price plus $0.50 per parcel under ORC Section 319.20. These must be paid before the deed can be recorded.

Homestead Exemption in Noble County

The Homestead Exemption shields up to $25,000 of market value from property taxes. You must be 65 or older, or have a permanent disability. Ohio Modified Adjusted Gross Income must stay under $40,000. You need to own the home and live in it as your main residence. The exemption applies to your dwelling and up to one acre of land.

Apply through the Noble County Auditor by December 31st. The form requires your signature under penalty of perjury. False statements can lead to a fourth-degree misdemeanor charge. If convicted, you must pay back the exempted taxes plus interest and lose eligibility for three years. Call the Auditor's office in Caldwell for help with the application.

Noble County Recorder and Deeds

The Noble County Recorder maintains all official land records. Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plats are filed in this office. The Recorder is at 260 Courthouse #2 E, Caldwell, OH 43724. Call (740) 732-4319 with questions.

The IDX Search platform allows you to look up recorded documents by name, recording date, book and page, instrument number, or legal description. Before a deed can be recorded, the buyer must take it to the Auditor with a Conveyance Fee Statement (DTE Form 100) under ORC Section 319.202. Copy fees are $2 per page and certification runs $1 per document.