Notice about Soil Values
How CAUV soil values are set, when they are updated, and where to find parcel-specific information.
The Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program provides tax relief on agricultural land by ensuring that qualified properties are appraised based on the production capacity of the soil, as opposed to the land's market value. Value therefore depends on the soil type, region, slope, and erosion factors of the land.
The State of Ohio issues periodic updates on soil values. The most recent update was for tax year 2022 (collections beginning in 2023). The next update is for tax year 2025 (collections beginning in 2026).
At the state's website you can obtain detailed information about 2022 soil values, including documentation on how the soil values were established. Please note there is no local process for appeals about soil values.
These soil values are required to be included in the Fairfield County system for tax year 2022. You can obtain updated, parcel-specific information under the real estate search tab at realestate.co.fairfield.oh.us.