Taxes in Shaker Heights

Shaker Heights's real, defining tax fact is its severe property tax burden -- among the highest in the United States -- layered on a comparatively higher 2.25% RITA-collected city income tax.

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A severe, real, and directly-disclosed property tax burden

Shaker Heights's own median effective property tax rate ran approximately 3.13% (ZIP 44120) to 3.14% (ZIP 44122) per one 2026 source -- more than three times the national average, with 73.3% of a typical bill funding the school district directly.

A 2.25% city income tax, collected by RITA

Shaker Heights levies a 2.25% city income tax, verified as collected through RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency) -- distinct from CCA-collected Lakewood or self-collecting Columbus -- layered on Ohio's flat 2.75% state rate for an approximate combined marginal rate of 5.0% above the $26,050 exemption threshold.

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Key takeaways

Shaker Heights's own effective property tax rate (~3.13-3.14%) runs among the highest in the United States.
The 2.25% city income tax is collected through RITA -- verified, distinct from nearby CCA- or self-collecting cities.
73.3% of a typical property tax bill funds Shaker Heights's own school district directly.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.