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Defiance County · Defiance, OHDefiance, OH property taxes. Values held. Know when to push back.
The typical home in Defiance was worth about $184,000 in January 2026, up 3.6% from a year earlier. In a steady market, a complaint works best for specific homes whose assessment ran ahead of what they'd sell for.
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What Defiance home values did
Defiance values rose 3.6% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's in line with Defiance County as a whole (+3.7%).
Since January, values have risen 1.7% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $136,000 | +11.2% |
| January 2022 | $149,000 | +9.6% |
| January 2023 | $156,000 | +4.8% |
| January 2024 | $165,000 | +5.6% |
| January 2025 | $178,000 | +7.6% |
| January 2026 | $184,000 | +3.6% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $187,000 | +1.7% since January |
January 2026 was the highest month since 2021.
What to check on your notice
The typical Defiance home gained 3.6% in the year to January 2026. A notice that rose far more than that, or a value above what similar homes nearby actually sold for, is the usual starting point for a complaint.
How Defiance compares nearby
Among 5 Defiance County places, Defiance has the 1st largest drop from its peak and the 2nd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 472nd of 935 Ohio places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance | $184,000 | +3.6% | At peak |
| Hicksville | $182,000 | +4.4% | At peak |
| Sherwood | $168,000 | +3.8% | At peak |
| Ney | $199,000 | +2.8% | At peak |
| Mark Center | $159,000 | +0.7% | At peak |
Deadline and where to file
Defiance values are set by the local county auditor. File a complaint with the county auditor on or before March 31 of the year after the tax year, or the date collection of first-half taxes closes, whichever is later. Complaints can be filed starting January 1. By mail, the postmark counts as the filing date.
Reading this in fall 2026? The window for tax year 2025 closed March 31, 2026. The next window opens January 1, 2027 and closes March 31, 2027 (or the close of first-half collection, whichever is later) for tax year 2026. Gather your evidence over the winter and file early in 2027.
The Defiance County guide covers the full Ohio complaint process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Defiance case
The numbers above describe the typical Defiance home, not yours. Defiance is part of the Defiance metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Be ready for hearing questions about the property. The board may ask for purchase documents, construction costs or other records.
Get your Defiance appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Ohio complaint. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
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Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Ohio Revised Code 5715.19 (complaint filing, effective March 20, 2026), Ohio Revised Code 5717.01 (appeal to Board of Tax Appeals, 30 days), Ohio Department of Taxation: DTE Form 1, Ohio Department of Taxation: Reappraisal and update schedule. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.