Ohio Homestead Exemption

Franklin County Auditor

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Ohio Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners in Reynoldsburg, OH.

Ohio homestead exemption reduces property taxes for seniors age 65+, permanently and totally disabled individuals, and surviving spouses age 59+. Income limit is $36,300 (2024). Exemption shields portion of home value from taxation.

Property tax reduction varies based on home value and local rates

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Property tax reduction for seniors 65+
  • Also available to permanently disabled
  • Income limit $36,300 (2024)
  • Must apply by December 31
  • Shields portion of home value from taxation

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(614) 525-3270

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Your application paperwork

Form to file: Form DTE 105A (Homestead Exemption Application)

Ohio's Homestead Exemption lowers the property tax on the home of a qualifying senior, disabled person, or surviving spouse by shielding part of the home's market value from tax. You file Form DTE 105A once with your county auditor, and the exemption continues each year.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you qualify: age 65 or older during the year, or permanently and totally disabled, or a qualifying surviving spouse, and the home is your principal residence.
  2. Download Form DTE 105A, the Homestead Exemption Application, from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
  3. If you qualify based on disability, also complete Form DTE 105E, the Certificate of Disability.
  4. File the form with your county auditor's office by the deadline.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of age (65 or older) or the disability certificate (Form DTE 105E).
  • Proof the home is your principal residence.
  • Your prior-year Ohio income information if an income test applies.
  • The completed Form DTE 105A.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Apply by December 31 for following tax year

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Reynoldsburg?

Ohio Homestead Exemption is open to homeowners in Reynoldsburg, OH. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Ohio Homestead Exemption in Reynoldsburg, OH?

Apply directly with Franklin County Auditor using the official program link on this page or call (614) 525-3270. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Apply by December 31 for following tax year.

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