Stark County Property Appraiser: How the Auditor Values Your Home
Who values property in Stark County, how mass appraisal and reappraisals work, and what to do if your value looks wrong.
Stark County has no separate tax assessor. Under Ohio law, the county auditor is the assessor of all real estate, so the Stark County Auditor’s Appraisal Department sets the value of every parcel. It does this by mass appraisal, with a full reappraisal every six years and an update in between. The last full reappraisal was in 2024, when average residential values rose about 30%. Questions about a value go to the Appraisal Department at (330) 451-7085.
| Who values property | Stark County Auditor, Appraisal Department (330) 451-7085 |
|---|---|
| Method | Mass appraisal of every parcel as of January 1 of the tax year |
| Last full reappraisal | Tax year 2024 (bills paid in 2025) |
| Next update | Tax year 2027, according to the county |
| Next full reappraisal | Tax year 2031, taxes payable 2032, according to the county |
| Challenge a value | Board of Revision complaint, due March 31 |
Sources: Auditor Appraisal Department, Auditor office page, Ohio Revised Code 5713.01. Checked Sep 27, 2026.
See your current value
Your appraised and taxable values for recent years are in your parcel record in the county’s Real Estate Search. Opens in a new tab.
Is there a Stark County tax assessor?
No. People searching for the “Stark County assessor”, “tax assessor” or “property appraiser” are looking for the Auditor’s office. Ohio law makes the county auditor “the assessor of all the real estate in the auditor’s county for purposes of taxation” (Ohio Revised Code 5713.01). In Stark County, that work is done by the Auditor’s Appraisal Department. Stark County also has no “fiscal office”; that is a Summit County office.
How mass appraisal works
Instead of appraising each home one at a time, the county values the whole “universe” of properties as of the same date, using a standard method and common data, and tests the results statistically. The county describes the goal as a value that is “a fair estimate of what the property would sell for on the open market.”
To keep its records accurate, the Appraisal Department uses:
- field checks by county appraisers,
- aerial photography, including Pictometry images,
- documents owners send in, such as appraisals, settlement statements and purchase agreements,
- local auction results, and
- checks against the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Source: Stark County Auditor, Appraisal, checked Sep 27, 2026.
The reappraisal cycle
Ohio requires each county to reappraise every parcel at least once every six years, and the state orders a sales-based update in the third year of each cycle. Stark County’s recent and upcoming years:
- 2021Updatebills paid 2022
- 2024Full reappraisalbills paid 2025
- 2027Updatebills paid 2028
- 2031Full reappraisalbills paid 2032
A six-year cycle from 2024 would normally point to 2030 for the next full reappraisal. The county’s own page says tax year 2031, so that is the date we show. If the county changes it, we’ll update this page.
What happened in the 2024 reappraisal
- Every home was checked from outside. The Canton Repository reported in June 2024 that appraisers were inspecting about 137,000 homes from the exterior, comparing each with photos on file, taking new photos where something had changed, and leaving questionnaires when nobody was home.
- Values rose sharply. Residential values climbed an average of about 30% countywide. In North Canton, the median appraised value rose 33.4%, from $160,000 in 2023 to $219,800 in 2024.
- The previous update was smaller. In the 2021 update, the median assessed home value rose by more than 17%.
Sources: Canton Repository, “Stark County completing property reappraisal” (June 28, 2024) and “Taxes are increasing after the Stark County property reappraisal” (2024).
Why a higher value doesn’t mean equally higher taxes
When values rise countywide, reduction factors cut the effective rate of most voted levies so they don’t collect much more money. Taxes still rose after 2024, mainly through unvoted millage and school districts at the 20-mill floor. HB 186 now limits the floor effect with an inflation cap credit. Our property tax guide walks through the numbers, and the estimator shows your own.
What changes your value between reappraisals
- New construction and additions. A new house, garage, addition or finished basement adds value once it exists on January 1 of a tax year.
- Demolition or damage. Removing a building lowers the value. Damage during the year can qualify for a destroyed property deduction (below).
- Splits and combinations. Changing a parcel’s boundaries creates new parcels with new values.
- Corrections. The auditor can revalue a property whenever its true value has changed, and fixes data errors when owners point them out.
A sale doesn’t by itself reset your value in an ordinary year. It becomes part of the sales data the county uses at the next update or reappraisal, and it is strong evidence if the value is challenged.
Damaged or destroyed buildings
If a building is destroyed or damaged, you can apply for a deduction from the current year’s value. The deduction depends on when the damage happened:
| Damage occurred | Deduction allowed | File by |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | 100% | December 31 of the same year |
| April – June | 75% | December 31 of the same year |
| July – September | 50% | December 31 of the same year |
| October – December | 25% | January 31 of the following year |
Source: Stark County Auditor, destroyed property, checked Sep 27, 2026. The form is the Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Injured Property. Call (330) 451-7949.
How to check your value
- Open your parcel record. Search your address in the county’s Real Estate Search and find the values section.
- Check the building data. Square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, basement finish, garage and condition drive the value. Errors are common and simple to fix.
- Compare with sales. Look at sales of similar homes nearby from the year or two before January 1 of the tax year.
- Divide by square feet. Compare your appraised value per square foot with those sales.
If you think your value is wrong
Start with a phone call. If the building data is wrong, call the Appraisal Department at (330) 451-7085 and send supporting documents, such as a recent appraisal or photos. Fixing a data error is quicker than a formal complaint.
Then file a complaint if needed. If you disagree with the value itself, file a complaint with the Board of Revision by March 31. The law allows one filing in each three-year period, so file with good evidence. Our Board of Revision guide explains the process.
Common mistakes
- Looking for an assessor’s office. In Ohio, the auditor is the assessor.
- Treating a big value rise as a big tax rise. Reduction factors absorb much of it. Check with the estimator.
- Waiting until the bill arrives. By the time you see the tax effect, the March 31 complaint deadline may have passed.
- Ignoring the building record. A wrong room count or basement finish can cost you every year until it is fixed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the property appraiser in Stark County, Ohio?
The Stark County Auditor. Ohio counties have no separate appraiser or assessor; the auditor's Appraisal Department values every parcel. Its phone is (330) 451-7085.
How often is property reappraised in Stark County?
Ohio requires a full reappraisal at least every six years, with a sales-based update in the third year. Stark County's last full reappraisal was tax year 2024, and the county lists tax year 2027 for the next update.
How much did values rise in the 2024 reappraisal?
Residential values rose about 30% on average countywide, according to the Canton Repository.
Will my taxes rise as much as my value?
Usually not. Reduction factors keep most voted levies from collecting more when values rise. Unvoted inside millage and school levies at the 20-mill floor do rise with value, so most bills go up by less than the value.
Do appraisers come inside my home?
For the 2024 reappraisal, the Canton Repository reported that appraisers inspected homes from the outside, compared them with photos on file and left questionnaires when nobody was home.
What can I do if my appraised value is wrong?
If a fact in your record is wrong, such as the square footage, call the Appraisal Department at (330) 451-7085. If you disagree with the value itself, file a Board of Revision complaint by March 31.
Next steps
- Challenge your valueBoard of Revision complaint
- Find your recordReal Estate Search guide
- How values become taxesProperty tax guide
- HB 186 and the new lawsWhat changes from 2026
Sources
- Stark County Auditor, Appraisal Department
- Stark County Auditor, office page (2027 update, 2031 reappraisal)
- Stark County Auditor, destroyed property
- Ohio Revised Code 5713.01 (auditor as assessor, six-year reappraisal)
- Canton Repository reporting on the 2024 reappraisal, via AOL (June 28, 2024) and AOL (2024)
All sources checked Sep 27, 2026.
Stark Auditor Guide is an independent guide published by Abu Hurera LLC. It is not the Stark County Auditor’s office. Always confirm deadlines and amounts with the official office before you act.