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Allen County · Lima, OHLima, OH property taxes. Values jumped. Make sure yours is right.
The typical home in Lima was worth about $150,000 in January 2026, up 5.2% in a year. When values move this fast, assessments can overshoot individual homes, especially ones that need work.
What Lima home values did
Lima values rose 5.2% in the year to January 2026, reaching a new high. That's weaker than Allen County as a whole (+7.1%).
Since January, values have risen 1.4% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $107,000 | +17.2% |
| January 2022 | $117,000 | +9.2% |
| January 2023 | $128,000 | +9.5% |
| January 2024 | $134,000 | +4.8% |
| January 2025 | $143,000 | +6.6% |
| January 2026 | $150,000 | +5.2% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $152,000 | +1.4% since January |
January 2026 was the highest month since 2021.
What to check on your notice
The typical Lima home gained 5.2% 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 Lima compares nearby
Among 9 Allen County places, Lima has the 2nd largest drop from its peak and the 7th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 660th of 935 Ohio places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | $150,000 | +5.2% | At peak |
| Delphos | $200,000 | +5.2% | At peak |
| Bluffton | $274,000 | +7.3% | At peak |
| Spencerville | $197,000 | +7.7% | At peak |
| Harrod | $236,000 | +6.5% | At peak |
| Fort Shawnee | $215,000 | +9.2% | At peak |
| Beaverdam | $118,000 | -7.6% | -7.6% |
| Elida | $246,000 | +7.1% | At peak |
| Cairo | $141,000 | +7.7% | At peak |
Deadline and where to file
Lima 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 Allen County guide covers the full Ohio complaint process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Lima case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. Lima is part of the Lima metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- If you bought the property recently, bring the closing statement or conveyance fee statement.
Get your Lima 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.
Check my property and get a report →Vulorean was built for California first. Ohio forms, deadlines and filing rules vary, so confirm them with your local office before filing. If something in your report looks wrong, email support@vulorean.com and we'll get it fixed.
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.