Oklahoma Property Tax Calculator – Oklahoma property taxes fund schools, roads, and local services. The median annual payment is $796 for a $107,700 home, with an effective rate of 0.74%, among the lowest in the U.S. Taxes are based on assessed value (11–13.5% of fair cash value, typically 12%), multiplied by local mill rates, varying by county/district.
How Property Taxes Are Calculated
Oklahoma property taxes are calculated as:
[ \text{Assessed Value} = \text{Fair Cash Value} \times \text{Assessment Ratio (0.11–0.135)} ] [ \text{Taxes} = \text{Assessed Value} \times \left( \text{Mill Rate} \div 1,000 \right) ]
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Fair Cash Value: Market value, set annually by county assessors.
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Assessed Value: Typically 12% of fair cash value.
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Mill Rate: Set by local authorities, in mills ($1 per $1,000).
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Exemptions: Homestead ($1,000), senior freeze, veterans.
Example:
$200,000 home in Oklahoma County (65 mills):
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Assessed Value = $200,000 × 0.12 = $24,000
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Taxes = ($24,000 – $1,000) × (65 ÷ 1,000) = $1,495
Taxes are due January 1, with a 1.5% monthly penalty after March 31.
Oklahoma Property Tax Calculator
An Oklahoma property tax calculator estimates taxes based on assessed value and mill rates. Tools include:
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SmartAsset’s Calculator
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Oklahoma County Estimator
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PropertyTax101
Using an Oklahoma Property Tax Calculator
To use SmartAsset’s calculator:
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Visit the calculator.
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Input county for the mill rate.
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Enter market value; indicate exemptions.
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Review estimated tax.
For county tools, input parcel data on county websites.
Example:
$200,000 home in Oklahoma County (0.78%):
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Tax = $200,000 × 0.0078 = $1,560
Factors Influencing Oklahoma Property Tax
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Fair Cash Value: Set annually.
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Mill Rates:
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Oklahoma: 0.78%
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Tulsa: 0.85%
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Adair: 0.64% (lowest)
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Cleveland: 0.94% (highest)
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Exemptions: Homestead, senior freeze, veterans.
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Location: Urban counties (e.g., Oklahoma) have higher rates.
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Improvements: Increase fair cash value.
County Rates:
County |
Median Home Value |
Median Annual Tax |
Effective Rate |
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Oklahoma |
$183,300 | $1,429 | 0.78% |
Tulsa |
$185,200 | $1,573 | 0.85% |
Cleveland |
$199,900 | $1,879 | 0.94% |
Adair |
$124,600 | $797 | 0.64% |
Tips to Lower Your Oklahoma Property Tax
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Exemptions: Apply for homestead, senior freeze, or veterans exemptions.
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Appeal Assessments: File by March 15 or within 30 days of notice.
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Monitor Rates: Check county budgets/rates.
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Consult Experts: Tax advisors for savings.
Resources for Oklahoma Homeowners
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Oklahoma Tax Commission: Policies, forms.
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SmartAsset: Calculator.
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County Sites:
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Oklahoma County
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Tax-Rates.org: Estimator.
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PayRent: Tax insights.
Take Control of Your Oklahoma Property Taxes
Using SmartAsset’s calculator, estimate your taxes easily. Leverage exemptions, appeal assessments, and stay informed to manage your bill. Start with a trusted Oklahoma property tax calculator today.