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: The Auditor's Office is open to the public Monday through Friday. This is possible because the Lorain County Board of Commissioners has put the Auditor's funding back in place through the end of 2026.


Tax Levy Estimator for November 3, 2026 General Election


2027 Dog Licenses are on sale now. Click HERE to purchase online.


Forfeited Land Sale: The Lorain County Forfeited Land Sale will be held on Thursday December 10, 2026 in Conference Room A on the 4th Floor of the Lorain County Administration building. Forfeited Land Sale Parcel List | Forfeited Land Sale Rules


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

Important Notices

Consumer Fraud Alert: Viral YouTube video spreads false claims about nonexistent federal property tax relief

Notice Regarding Data Security Incident on May 23, 2025.

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

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




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