CANTON ‒ Property taxes are due again. Here’s everything you need to know about paying your second half real estate tax bill in Stark County.
Real estate taxes for the second half of 2024 are due and payable on or before July 16. Checks or money orders can be made payable to the Stark County treasurer. Write the parcel number/s on your check to ensure proper credit.
The treasurer advises residents to use the enclosed return envelope and include the bottom portion of your tax bill with your payment.
Mailed payments must be postmarked by July 16 by the U.S. Postal Service. Postmarks from private mailing machines are no longer acceptable.
Late payments are charged a 10% penalty. Certified unpaid balances will be charged interest twice yearly, in August and December.
Second half mobile manufactured home taxes are due and payable by July 31.
How do I pay my Stark County property tax bill?
There are several ways to pay:
Here are commonly asked questions, with answers by the treasurer’s office:
What is the Homestead Exemption?
You may qualify for homestead exemption if you are 65 years or older or totally and permanently disabled, have title to your property as of Jan. 1, 2024, and have a household income that does not exceed $38,600 as determined by state income guidelines. You must obtain the form from the auditor’s office or website at starkcountyohio.gov/auditor or by calling 330-451-7323 to see if you qualify.
I have a question about my monthly automatic withdrawals – prepayment program.
The fifth and final debit amount for the second half 2024 real estate taxes will be withdrawn from your account on July 9. There will be no debit in August. The first debit amount payable toward the first half 2025 real estate taxes will begin on or about Sept. 15. If you are not already enrolled and want to enroll in the prepayment program, you can call 330-451-7814 ext. 7824 to see if you qualify.
I have a question about my delinquent contract.
If you are currently under a delinquent contract plan, in addition to your monthly coupon payments, you will receive a tax bill for the second half 2024 taxes, which are due and payable by July 16. The payments that accompany the tax bills will only be applied toward the current year taxes due. If your payment does not include a bill or coupon, your payment will automatically be applied toward the delinquent balance. If sending by mail, your payment must be paid in full and U.S. postmarked by July 16 to remain current under the contract. Please return the treasurer’s portion of the bill and include your parcel number(s) on your check made payable to the Stark County treasurer. To speak to someone about your delinquent contract, you may call 330-451-7814 ext. 7821 or ext. 7823.
I have a question about my delinquent contract plan coupons.
In December, your next set of monthly coupons were mailed with a letter explaining your coupons and tax bills. Each coupon is due on the 20th of each month. The payments that accompany the monthly coupons will only be applied toward the delinquent amount. If your payment does not include a bill or coupon, your payment will automatically be applied toward the delinquent balance. Please return the treasurer’s portion of the coupon and include your parcel number(s) on your check made payable to the Stark County treasurer and mail to 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, Ohio 44702. Each coupon must be timely made to keep your contract current. To speak with someone about your delinquent contract, you may call 330-451-7814 ext. 7821 or ext. 7823.
I received a tax bill but normally it goes to my mortgage company or escrow agent. Why did I get the tax bill?
Please check to make sure that it is not a courtesy duplicate copy of your tax bill. Please contact your mortgage company and let them know that you received the bill. Ask them to fax to the treasurer’s office the correct mailing address information for the tax bill which you received at 330-451-7815.
What if I did not receive a tax bill as of yet?
Every effort is made to see that you receive your tax bills. Tax bills are mailed to the last known mailing address provided to the treasurer. Therefore, if you have moved, if your mortgage is paid in full or if your mortgage is sold to another mortgage company, it is the property owner’s responsibility under the Ohio Revised Code to contact the treasurer’s office to advise them of the change in your mailing address to ensure you receive your tax bill. Even if you did not receive your bill, Section 323.13 of the Ohio Revised Code provides that the property owner is responsible for payments (plus any penalties and interest). Please contact the treasurer’s office if you did not receive your bill or if you have any indication that your tax bill may have been misdirected. ORC 323.13 requires that changes to your tax mailing address be done in writing. Address change forms are located on the treasurer’s website. You can complete this form and mail it to the office at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, OH 44702 or you can email your changes to treasurer@starkcountyohio.gov or you can fax your changes to 330-451-7815. Please be sure to include your parcel number on all correspondence. You can print a copy of your tax bill from the Stark County real estate search website or you can visit the office to obtain a printed tax bill. Treasurer’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is closed weekends and all National Holidays.
Where can I find my 10% rollback discount?
The 10% rollback is now called “Non-Business Credit.”
Where can I find my 2.5% owner occupied discount?
The 2.5% discount is now called “Owner Occupancy Credit.”
What Stark County Bank branches are available where I can pay my real estate tax bill?
You can no longer pay your real estate taxes at any Stark County bank branch.
Will I receive a stamped receipt if I pay my taxes by mail?
No. Your canceled check will serve as your receipt. Please include your parcel number on your check. If paying multiple parcels be sure to include a breakdown by parcel and amount with payment.
Information on real estate tax changes
The treasurer has no authority to increase or decrease your real estate taxes. Any increase or decrease in the amount of your real estate taxes must be attributed to the valuation changes, tax levies or bond issues voted and passed in your tax district.
The taxable value shown on your bill is 35% of market value of your property. If you want to challenge your value of your property on which your taxes are based, you must file a formal appeal through the Board of Revision by July 31. Please contact the auditor’s office at 330-451-7998 or visit their website at starkcountyohio.gov/auditor to download the form.
Got questions? Here’s who to call for answers.
If you have questions, you can call:
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Stark County property taxes coming due. What to know about paying
Reporting by Grace Springer, Canton Repository / The Repository
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