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Car sales tax in Columbiana County, Ohio: 7.25%
The rate in Columbiana County
- Vehicle sales tax in Columbiana County is 7.25%, covering all 21 ZIP codes in the county.
- That matches the rate most Ohio counties charge, so buying here carries no local premium or discount.
- 50 other counties in Ohio charge the same rate, out of 88.
What a $35,000 car actually costs in Columbiana County
- Sales tax (7.25% — Columbiana, Columbiana County) — $2,537.50
- Doc fee (state cap) — $398.00
- Title fee — $18.00
- County title surcharge — $5.00
- Temporary tag — $23.00
- Out the door — $37,981.50 on a $35,000 used car, before any down payment or financing.
Charges that apply only in Columbiana County
- County title surcharge — $5.00. Four Ohio counties have adopted the higher $23 title fee by resolution of their county commissioners: Columbiana, Crawford, Lake and Noble. Everywhere else the title is $18. (ORC 4505.09(A)(1)(b))
- These apply in Columbiana County specifically and not across the rest of Ohio, so a statewide estimate will miss them.
Cities and towns in Columbiana County
- Columbiana, East Liverpool, East Palestine, East Rochester, Elkton, Hanoverton, Homeworth, Kensington, Leetonia, Lisbon, Negley, New Waterford, North Georgetown, Rogers, Salem, Salineville, Summitville, Washingtonville, Wellsville, West Point, Winona — all at 7.25%.
ZIP codes in Columbiana County
- 43920, 43945, 43962, 43968, 44408, 44413, 44415, 44423, 44427, 44431, 44432, 44441, 44445, 44455, 44460, 44490, 44492, 44493, 44625, 44634, 44665.
- Any of these resolves to Columbiana County in the calculator at 7.25%.
Columbiana County against nearby counties
- Brown County is 7% — $87.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Columbiana County.
- Holmes County is 7% — $87.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Columbiana County.
- Mahoning County is 7.5% — $87.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Columbiana County.
- Montgomery County is 7.5% — $87.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Columbiana County.
- This follows where you REGISTER, not where the dealer is, so a lower rate nearby only helps if you actually live there. It is not something you can choose at the dealership.
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Common questions
Are there extra car fees in Columbiana County?
Yes — 1 charge applies here that does not apply statewide. The amounts and the statute behind each are listed above.
What is the car sales tax rate in Columbiana County?
7.25% on a vehicle purchase, combining the Ohio state rate with the local rate.
How much is tax and fees on a $35,000 car in Columbiana County?
About $2,981.50 on top of the price, bringing it to roughly $37,981.50 out the door. The breakdown is above.
Elsewhere in Ohio
Crawford County
7.25% on a vehicle purchase
Lake County
7.25% on a vehicle purchase
Noble County
7.25% on a vehicle purchase
Brown County
7% on a vehicle purchase
Holmes County
7% on a vehicle purchase
Full Ohio out-the-door guide
Rates, doc fees, registration and title for the whole state
How Ohio sales tax works
What sits in the taxable amount, and how the rate is sourced