Understanding the Valuation Process
Because market values change over time as properties are bought and sold, Ohio law requires that each home in the state go through an appraisal process every six years (a sexennial). In addition, ever ...
Tax Break Programs
Homeowners should be aware of tax rollbacks and reductions that may be available to help reduce property taxes. Residential Tax Exemption Owner occupied homes are entitled to a partial tax exemp ...
Homeowner Concerns/Questions
Some homeowners may wonder when it is appropriate to provide feedback about their valuation. Some of the questions to consider are: Do you feel an error has been made in your appraisal? Do yo ...
Protecting your Interests
As billpayer-in-chief, your county auditor approves or rejects county agencies’ check requests to make sure that your tax dollars are spent properly. Your county auditor sees to it that federal and lo ...
Why Independence Matters
You may wonder why voters elect a county auditor to serve as the chief fiscal officer. Wouldn’t county government by more efficient if county auditors were appointed by a county CEO, similar to a priv ...
Taxpayer Victories
Elected county auditors are accountable to the taxpayers. Here’s how they’ve stopped wasteful spending. Holding businesses accountable In 2001, a City granted “Company A” a property tax abatemen ...