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Shelby County · Fort Loramie, OHFort Loramie, OH property taxes. Values jumped. Make sure yours is right.
The typical home in Fort Loramie was worth about $338,000 in January 2026, up 10.3% in a year. When values move this fast, assessments can overshoot individual homes, especially ones that need work.
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What Fort Loramie home values did
Fort Loramie values rose 10.3% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's stronger than Shelby County as a whole (+9.0%).
Since January, values have risen 3.6% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $229,000 | +9.9% |
| January 2022 | $253,000 | +10.5% |
| January 2023 | $272,000 | +7.6% |
| January 2024 | $284,000 | +4.4% |
| January 2025 | $306,000 | +7.8% |
| January 2026 | $338,000 | +10.3% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $350,000 | +3.6% since January |
January 2026 was the highest month since 2021.
What to check on your notice
The typical Fort Loramie home gained 10.3% 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 Fort Loramie compares nearby
Among 8 Shelby County places, Fort Loramie has the 3rd largest drop from its peak and the 2nd highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 930th of 935 Ohio places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney | $212,000 | +8.1% | At peak |
| Anna | $324,000 | +9.3% | At peak |
| Fort Loramie | $338,000 | +10.3% | At peak |
| Botkins | $274,000 | +11.2% | At peak |
| Russia | $350,000 | +10.2% | At peak |
| Jackson Center | $219,000 | +9.1% | At peak |
| Houston | $284,000 | +10.1% | At peak |
| Maplewood | $292,000 | +9.0% | At peak |
Deadline and where to file
Fort Loramie 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 Shelby County guide covers the full Ohio complaint process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Fort Loramie case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. Fort Loramie is part of the Sidney metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Photos and repair estimates help if damage or condition lowers value.
Get your Fort Loramie 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.