J. CRAIG SNODGRASS, CPA, CGFM
Lorain County Auditor | Lorain County, Ohio
Auditor

Welcome to the Lorain County Auditor's website

Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Transfer hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 1, 1824
Founded
923 sq mi
Total Area
312,964
Population (2020)
172,000
Parcels (2024)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a recent budget reduction enacted by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners, bringing funding levels to their lowest point since 1996, the Lorain County Auditor’s Office will be CLOSED on Fridays beginning Friday February 6, 2026. Auditor's Office staff is NOT being paid on the days that the office is closed. We appreciate your understanding as we work to continue providing essential services with reduced resources.

The Due Date for second half tax bills is Friday, July 31, 2026. For more information on the INFLATION CAP CREDIT appearing on second half bills please read our HB 186 Frequently Asked Questions for Taxpayers

2020-2025 Lorain County General Fund Expenditures report (as of 3/23/2026)

Lorain County General Fund Budget 2026 YTD Revenue and Expenditures

Address
Lorain County Administration Building 226 Middle Ave., Room 200 Elyria, OH 44035-5641
Phone
440-329-5207
Fax
440-329-5223
Email
auditor@lcauditor.com
Important Notice

Notice Regarding Data Security Incident on May 23, 2025.

New policy announcement for filing Splits and Plats with the Tax Map Department**

2026 Dog Licenses are on sale now. Click HERE to purchase online.

Our GIS department has recently upgraded to new software and is in the process of updating parcel splits and combinations. Records are currently complete through mid-May 2026. We appreciate your patience during this transition and apologize for any inconvenience.

Where do your tax dollars go? - Lorain County Auditor's presentation for the Lorain County Township Association

Links for Lorain County Offices
Legislators: Ohio and U.S.

Ohio Representatives:

Ohio Senate:

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Surrounding County Websites