Ohio Judgment Interest Rate
United States Ohio’s judgment rate, reset annually by the Tax Commissioner.
→ All Ohio judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Current rate
7% per year, effective January 1, 2026 Set by statute
Ohio sets its judgment interest rate once a year: under R.C. §1343.03(B) and §5703.47 it’s the federal short-term rate plus 3 points, rounded — currently 7% for 2026 — computed as simple interest. A written contract that specifies a different rate controls instead.
→ See Ohio’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)
Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under Ohio Rev. Code §1343.03(B), at the rate the Ohio Tax Commissioner sets annually under §5703.47 (the federal short-term rate for the year, rounded, + 3 percentage points) — currently 7% for 2026. Simple interest. A written contract specifying a different rate controls (§1343.03(A)). Verify the current year at tax.ohio.gov; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 7% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 11, 2026 (11:51 UTC) from the official source:
https://tax.ohio.gov/individual/resources/annual-interest-rates
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.