Real Estate Property Tax Due Date FAQ
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.
- What are the new due dates?
- What if the due date is on a weekend or holiday?
- Why are the tax due dates changing?
- How will the change affect future tax bills?
- Will I owe more or less tax because the due date changed?
- When will I receive my tax bill?
- Can I pay my taxes before the end of the year?
- What if I already paid under the old schedule?
- Can I still pay in two installments?
- Can I still make payments throught my mortgage company or escrow account?
- Do I need to do anything differently with my mortagage escrow account?
- What if I already paid in advance?
- What happens if I miss the new due date?
- How will this affect late payments and interest?
- Can I pay by mail or in person?
- How will this affect electronic or online payments?
- Will this change affect my ability to stay on a payment plan?
- Will this change affect my ability to stay on a delinquent tax contract?
- Are the due dates the same for Real Estate and Manufactured Homes?
- How will this affect refunds or credits?
- What effect will the new due dates have on monthly budget pay and tax contracts?
- If I am representing am representing a leving agency and need more information, who should I contact?
- Who can I contact if I have questions about my bill?
- Where can I find updates or more information?
WHAT ARE THE NEW DUE DATES?
The due dates for Real Estate tax payments have changed:
NEW DATES:
- First-Half Payment for Real Estate: Due on February 28
- Second-Half Payment for Real Estate: The second half payment due date has been June 20 in the past but will be no earlier than July 20,2026. The exact due date for second half taxes will be announced following Governor DeWine's review of House Bill 186, which has been passed by both Chambers.
WHAT IF THE DUE DATE IS ON A WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY?
The Real Estate tax due date is subject to the Ohio Revised Code section 1.14, which states "When a public office in which an act, required by law, is to be performed is closed to the public for the entire day that constitutes the last day for doing the act or before its usual closing time on that day, the act may be performed on the next succeeding day that is not a Sunday or a legal holiday as defined in this section,”
The first-half payment for 2026 will be Monday, March 2, 2026. .
WHY ARE THE TAX DUE DATES CHANGING?
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.
HOW WILL THIS CHANGE AFFECT FUTURE TAX BILLS?
Future real estate tax bills will follow the updated schedule unless a further change is announced.
WILL I OWE MORE OR LESS TAX BECAUSE THE DUE DATE CHANGED?
Neither. The total amount of tax owed will not change. Only the due dates for payment are being adjusted.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY TAX BILL?
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.
CAN I PAY MY REAL ESTATE TAXES BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR?
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.
WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID UNDER THE OLD SCHEDULE?
Real estate balance due bills will be mailed in February. If your first-half real estate property taxes are paid in full, your February tax bill will reflect a zero-balance due. Otherwise, the bill will clearly indicate the remaining balance owed for the first-half collection.
CAN I STILL PAY IN TWO INSTALLMENTS?
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.
CAN I STILL MAKE PAYMENTS THROUGH MY MORTGAGE COMPANY OR ESCROW ACCOUNT?
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.
DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY WITH MY MORTGAGE ESCROW ACCOUNT?
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.
WHAT IF I ALREADY PAID IN ADVANCE?
If you've made a prepayment, your payment will be applied to your account as usual.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS THE NEW DATE?
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.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT LATE PAYMENTS AND INTEREST?
Penalties and interest will be calculated based on the new due dates (First half: Febuary 28 and Second half: TBD). 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:
- 5% Penalty: Assessed if the totaly outstanding balance is paid in full within the first ten (10) days folliwng the due date.
- 10% Penalty: Assessed if the payment remains unpaid after the ten-day grace period.
- Note: Further interest charges will accrue on delinquent taxes as mandated by Ohio Revised Code 323.121.
CAN I PAY BY MAIL OR IN PERSON?
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.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT ELECTRONIC OR ONLINE PAYMENTS?
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.
WILL THIS CHANGE AFFECT MY ABILITY TO STAY ON A PAYMENT PLAN?
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.
WILL THIS CHANGE AFFECT MY ABILITY TO STAY ON A DELINQUENT TAX CONTRACT?
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.
ARE THE DUE DATES THE SAME FOR REAL ESTATE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES ?
No. Only the Real Estate Property tax due dates are changing.
- First-Half Payment for Manufactured Homes: Due on March 1
- Second-Half Payment for Manufactured Homes: Due on July 31
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT REFUNDS OR CREDITS?
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.
WHAT EFFECT WILL THE NEW DUE DATES HAVE ON MONTHLY BUDGET PAY AND TAX CONTRACTS?
Balance due notices will be due in Febuary and TBD.
IF I AM REPRESENTING A LEVYING AGENCY AND NEED MORE INFORMATION, WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
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.
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY BILL?
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
[email protected]
614-141-3438
If you have a question involving legal advice, you should contact your legal counsel.
WHERE CAN I FIND UPDATES AND MORE INFORMATION?
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
[email protected]
614-525-3438
Franklin County Auditor
[email protected]
614-525-4663