The TaxLienSimple Index / Ohio
Ohio Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What Ohio statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.
Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026
Statutory note. Two tracks: negotiated bulk certificate sales carry a fixed 18%, while county auction sales bid the 18% rate downward.
Remote Investor Snapshot
Verified public-data profile for out-of-area investors — every figure below traces to the cited government source. Blank fields mean the source does not publish that value for this area (we never estimate).
Market & demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Housing market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Property-tax burden
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022
Natural-hazard risk & safety
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (2023 annual)
Growth & livability signals
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (2023); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (household broadband subscription; FCC availability not yet integrated); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (educational attainment — school-quality proxy; NCES ratings not yet integrated)
Risk & opportunity flags
Source: U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund / IRS designated Opportunity Zones; U.S. EPA (SEMS National Priorities List; ACRES Brownfields)
Counties we track in Ohio
| # | County | TaxLienSimple Index | Live parcels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton County | B 58 | 27,158 |
| 2 | Cuyahoga County | B 56 | 148 |
| 3 | Franklin County | B 55 | 79 |
| 4 | Lorain County | B 55 | 45 |
| 5 | Summit County | B 55 | 35 |
| 6 | Medina County | B 54 | 17 |
| 7 | Montgomery County | B 54 | 17 |
| 8 | Richland County | C 53 | 8 |
| 9 | Allen County | C 53 | 7 |
Ohio tax sale — FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Ohio?
Ohio scores 52/100 (Tier C), ranked #25 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
How does redemption and return work in Ohio?
up to 18% per year Redemption period: 1 year. Two tracks: negotiated bulk certificate sales carry a fixed 18%, while county auction sales bid the 18% rate downward.
What is Ohio's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
up to 18% per year Two tracks: negotiated bulk certificate sales carry a fixed 18%, while county auction sales bid the 18% rate downward.
What is the bid method for Ohio tax sales?
Ohio uses a bid-down interest method for its tax lien sales.
Does Ohio use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
Ohio uses a tax lien system. Two tracks: negotiated bulk certificate sales carry a fixed 18%, while county auction sales bid the 18% rate downward.
See the actual parcels in Ohio
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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