Mineral rights in Holmes County, Ohio
Holmes County is one of Ohio's most drilled counties right now — 570 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity accelerating.
- 570
- Permits · 24 mo
- 7,079
- Wells on record
up 2491% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Holmes County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Diversified Production LLC | 71 |
| Eco Power Crypto LLC | 44 |
| Capstone Oil Producing LLC | 38 |
| Belden Brick CO LLC, The | 31 |
| W H Patten Drilling CO | 29 |
What the record says
Holmes County recorded 570 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 22 in the prior 24 months.
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Holmes County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Holmes County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Diversified Production LLC, Eco Power Crypto LLC, Capstone Oil Producing LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Holmes County?
Start with the Holmes County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
Buying in Holmes County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.