Property Tax Information

Avon Lake property taxes are billed and collected by Lorain County. For questions, please call 440-329-5207 or visit loraincountyauditor.gov.

The 2024TY (2025 CY) property tax rate for Avon Lake residents is 93.496 mills. The effective tax rate is 53.686006 mills. A mill is equal to one tenth of one percent. The property tax calculation for a residential value of $100,000 is as follows: 

  • $100,000 X 35% = $35,000 (Assessed value) 
  • $35,000 X .053686006 = $1,879.01 (Tax before credits)

Avon Lake Property Tax Distribution

2024 TY / 2025 CY

% of Total Mills
Lorain County  17.13% 16.017
Avon Lake Schools  71.25% 66.606
Joint Vocational School  2.62% 2.450
County Health District  0.53% 0.500
City of Avon Lake  8.47% 7.923
Total Millage  100% 93.496