Holmes County, OH Property Records
Property records in Holmes, Ohio document important details about real estate within Holmes County, including ownership history, parcel numbers, assessed values, property taxes, legal descriptions, land use, and building characteristics. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property ownership, estimating tax obligations, or reviewing assessment information before a transaction.
Official Holmes property records are maintained by local government offices, primarily the Holmes County Auditor, which provides access to assessment and parcel information. Users can begin their search through the Holmes County Auditor’s official property records search, where available records can typically be searched by owner name, address, or parcel number. For deeds, transfers, and recorded legal documents, users may also need to consult the Holmes County Recorder’s Office.
Holmes County, OH Property Records & Statistics
Holmes County has a median rent of $764, below the Ohio median of $817.75 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 25.15% of occupied homes, above the state's 21.21% and the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $185,250, higher than Ohio's $152,550 and the national $173,750, so homes here are relatively expensive compared with the low rents. The median property tax rate of 1.15% is slightly above the state's 1.11% and well above the national 0.74%.
The median household income of $62,041.50 is below both the state's $66,091.50 and the national $65,108. Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 1.64% compared with 2.41% in Ohio and 2.87% nationally.
The figures describe a county with low unemployment and low rents but higher-than-average home values and taxes, so buying costs more relative to local incomes than in much of the state.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Holmes
Holmes County property records include tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 28,675 total parcels, including 19,908 residential and 2,680 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 97.56% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 38,198 deeds and 34,861 mortgages, with valuation data for 9,330 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 28,675 |
| Residential Parcels | 19,908 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,680 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.56% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 38,198 |
| Mortgage Records | 34,861 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,330 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 128 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. Assignments show a loan transferred between lenders, and releases show that it was satisfied and the lien removed.
Holmes County has 30,851 assignment and release records, including 1,726 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 25, 2025, and 29,103 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 27, 2025, plus 22 other documents. Search them through the Holmes County Recorder records search.
Researchers can use them to confirm earlier loans were released, see who holds a mortgage now, and find liens that may remain open before a sale.
How to Search Holmes County, OH Property Records
Holmes County recorded documents are kept by the Holmes County Recorder's Office in Millersburg. With 28,675 parcels in the county, the recorder's files trace ownership transfers, mortgages, assignments and releases.
The Holmes County Recorder overview page describes the office's services and recording information. To search records, use the Holmes County official records search, which covers deeds and mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006 through August 19, 2025.
Search by owner name, document type or date range, review the results, and open the record that matches your property. Checking a previous owner's name can help follow the chain of title.
The office is at 75 E. Clinton Street, Millersburg, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 330-674-5916 for help.
Holmes Registrar of Deeds
The Holmes County Probate Office is located at 75 E. Clinton Street, Millersburg, OH, 44654 and can be reached at 330-674-5916. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through ohholmes.fidlar.com or the official website co.holmes.oh.us.
Holmes County Recorder's Office
Holmes County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Holmes County property records by address?
Address lookups for parcels are handled by the county Auditor. For recorded documents, use the Holmes County records search. If you cannot match an address to a record, call the Recorder at 330-674-5916.
How can I find property owners in Holmes County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search by name in the records search to find transfers since January 3, 2006. The Auditor's parcel records also show current owners.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Holmes County?
The county Auditor assesses property, and Holmes County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Auditor's office in Millersburg for a parcel's value, or see the county website for office details.
Where can I find Holmes County property tax bills and payment records?
The Holmes County Treasurer collects property taxes and keeps payment records. Find contact information on the county website. Have your parcel number ready when asking about a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Holmes County?
The Recorder's Office, 75 E. Clinton Street, Millersburg, keeps deeds, mortgages and related documents. Search them in the records search or see the Recorder overview for recording information.
Where can I access Holmes County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are maintained by the county Auditor and mapping staff. The Holmes County website can direct you to the right department. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Holmes County?
Permits and zoning depend on location. Millersburg and other municipalities set their own rules, while rural land falls under township or county zoning. Contact the local office or begin at the county website.
How can I create a list of property owners in Holmes County?
The online search is meant for individual lookups. To build a list, search names or document types one at a time in the records search, or call 330-674-5916 about copy requests.