Please note this information is not intended to be legal advice and if you have questions concerning your tax liability, you should direct those to your legal counsel.
The due dates for Real Estate tax payments have changed.
New Dates:
The new due dates allow more time to prepare and mail bills accurately and gives taxpayers additional time between receiving their bill and the due date. These new due dates are more aligned with other Ohio counties, and they will help align our collection and settlement schedule with other county processes.
Future real estate tax bills will follow the updated schedule unless a further change is announced.
Neither. The total amount of tax owed will not change. Only the due dates for payment are being adjusted.
Bills are mailed in accordance with Ohio Revised Code section 323.13, which states “not less than twenty days prior to the last date on which the first one-half taxes may be paid without penalty.”
However, Ohio Revised Code section 323.13(E) states “Failure to receive any bill required by this section does not excuse failure or delay to pay any taxes shown on such bill or, except as provided in division (B)(1) of section 5715.39 of the Revised Code, avoid any penalty, interest, or charge for such delay.”
It is for this reason residents should be diligent with checking if a bill is not received.
Periodic review of the tax mailing address maintained by the Treasurer for your property is strongly advised.
Yes. Once real estate tax rates are received from the State, real estate taxes will be calculated, and tax bills are published on the Franklin County Treasurer website. After the process is complete, you may pay your real estate taxes any time before the due date.
Real estate balance due bills were mailed in February. If your first-half real estate property taxes were paid in full, your February tax bill reflects a zero-balance due. Otherwise, the bill will clearly indicate the remaining balance owed for the first-half collection.
Yes. You can still make a first-half and second-half payment on or before the due date without penalty. Only the due dates are changing.
Yes. However, you should confirm with your mortgage company that your escrow account reflects the correct due dates. This responsibility remains with the taxpayer and is not the responsibility of the Treasurer's Office.
You should verify with your mortgage company that your escrow account reflects the correct due dates. This responsibility remains with the taxpayer and is not the responsibility of the Treasurer's Office.
If you've made a prepayment, your payment will be applied to your account as usual.
Late payments will be subject to penalties and interest rules based on Ohio Revised Code section 323.121 | Penalty and interest for failure to pay real estate taxes and installments when due.
Penalties and interest will be calculated based on the new due dates (First half: February 28 and Second half: July 20). Payments received after those dates will be considered late and subject to the interest and penalty rules under the Ohio Revised Code Section 323.121 | Penalty and interest for failure to pay real estate taxes and installments when due.
Late Payment Penalty Schedule:
Yes. Payments can be made by mail, in person at the Treasurer’s office, or through any approved electronic methods. The new due dates apply to all methods of payment.
Electronic payment options will remain available and due dates will be updated in the system. Taxpayers should ensure they select the correct due date when scheduling payments.
No. If you are on an existing payment plan with the Treasurer’s office, your plan will continue as agreed. If adjustments are needed, the Treasurer’s office will contact you directly.
No. If you are on an existing tax contract with the Treasurer’s office, your contract will continue as agreed. If any adjustments are needed, the Treasurer’s office will contact you directly.
No. Only the Real Estate Property tax due dates are changing.
All refunds or credits will be applied per Ohio Revised Code section 5715.22 | Credit and repayment of overpaid taxes and section 319.36 | Clerical errors in taxes. The timing of your payment does not affect your eligibility for credits or refunds.
Balance due notices will be due in February and July.
If you work for a political subdivision and have questions regarding how these changes impact your agency, please contact:
Franklin County Auditor Financial Services 614-525-7363
We offer You can contact the Treasurer's Office directly via phone or email. Contact information will be provided on your tax bill and on the Treasurer's website.
Franklin County Treasurer Treasurer@franklincountyohio.gov 614-141-3438
If you have a question involving legal advice, you should contact your legal counsel.
This webpage will maintain up-to-date information. You can also call or email either office if you have questions about your account or the new schedule.
Franklin County Treasurer Treasurer@franklincountyohio.gov 614-525-3438
Franklin County Auditor AuditorStinziano@franklincountyohio.gov 614-525-4663
373 South High Street 17th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215-6306 View Map
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