Homeowners of a $100,000 valued home will owe $482.86 in taxes for county agencies in the coming year. In 2010, the amount owed was $389.99 for that same $100,000 value. These figures include only county-wide levies and not levies for libraries, schools or other local needs.

Children Services (DJFS) and the Clark County Park District account for $126.00 or 26.09% of the county’s current year total property tax bill for that homeowner, again excluding libraries, schools and other local needs.

Clark County Treasurer, Stephen T. Metzger, mailed out property tax bills for 2012 last week to 44,480 homeowners who do not have their property taxes rolled into an escrow account.

An additional 19,750 property tax bills were sent to banks and other escrow agents for the homeowner. Those homeowners can check their taxes due by looking them up by their address, using the Clark County Auditor’s website, www.clarkcountyauditor.org.

Ohio State law requires the tax bills to be sent no later than 20 days before they are due. Clark County’s due date for the first half year payment is February 10, 1012. The second half payment is due July 13, 2012.

The Auditor’s office establishes the values for taxation, the Treasurer’s office is responsible for collection of taxes and the State of Ohio, Department of Taxation sets all property tax rates. As property values increase and/or decrease, levies are adjusted and can be reduced or charged the full millage based on the value trends in the marketplace. If property values increase, the Ohio Department of Taxation rolls back voter approved property tax rates to prevent agencies from gaining a windfall. If property values decrease, the Ohio Department of Taxation will adjust accordingly the other way to insure the appropriate levies have required funding.

In the prior tax year there were 7 county-wide levies that received a reduction factor. In this tax year, there were 5 county-wide levies that received the same tax consideration.

“Our desire is to assist the homeowner in understanding their recent tax bill” explains Federer. The Auditor’s office is willing to help explain any questions resulting from your bill. We want to share why differences take place. Should you have questions, please contact the Clark County Auditor’s office, Real Estate Department, at 521-1891.

During this phase, locally hired data collectors will go door to door, collecting information about each property such as age, type of basement, number of rooms, baths, type of heat, and anything that is unique to the building. At a later phase, professional appraisers analyze the data collected and establish the estimated fair market value using all the information gathered.

“The data that supports this valuation is most important to insure a quality outcome. I am pleased that we are able to hire local citizens to assist the office in this important process to the taxpayers of Clark County,” Auditor John Federer said.

All data collectors and other field personnel are trained professionals and can be identified by ID badges, which must be visible. All project personnel have also submitted personal and vehicle information that is listed with local law enforcement and the Auditor’s office.

Assessment notices will be mailed near the end of the reappraisal. Taxes based on the new assessment will not be due until 2014. Ohio law offers property owners the opportunity to appeal their property valuations. Information about the appeals process will be included with the new value for each property.

Auditor Federer encourages residents to visit the offices’ website to assist in the process of ensuring accurate data of their property. Go to www.clarkcountyauditor.org and click on the
“Dwelling Card Info” to complete the questionnaire.

Clark County hired Tyler Technologies’ CLT Appraisal Services to conduct the reappraisal project. Tyler’s CLT Appraisal Services is a highly respected, reliable company that has been a pioneer in the mass appraisal profession since 1938.

“Our mission is to proactively communicate with the Clark County constituents to assist in making informed decisions.  We have a lot of work to do in this county.  This is one of many pieces that we will be sharing to assist you, the taxpayer, to help us move in a positive direction.”  Federer said.

Mr. Federer brings to the office over 34 years in proven executive and business management experience.  He plans to work with the dedicated team of county employees and be present to support them in their positions.

Mr. Federer has devoted extensive time, energy and expertise to various community organizations, serving on various boards to help and improve the quality of life for all Clark County Residents. He will continue these activities during his service in office in order to change the image of the Auditor’s office throughout the county. He will create pathways for communication and effective partnerships that do not exist today.

Click here for updated Hearing Schedules

 According to Sodders, 1,225 contacts were received, including 1,037 via telephone, 71 office visits, 83 emails and 34 via direct mail. “Most of the contacts (70%) were for general information, including inquires about homestead exemptions and agricultural use valuation. About 30% of the contacts were questions regarding valuation changes that might be too high or too low,” Sodders said.

 “All contacts have been reviewed and nearly 99% have been resolved for inclusion in the 2010 final abstract of values to be submitted to the state for approval,” Sodders said.

 “It is the on-going desire and work of my office to seek accurate and uniform property assessments according to market value. The current value update, required by law, was conducted with great attention to the local Clark County real estate market and changes that have occurred since the last revaluation. We discovered and implemented adjustments ranging on average from -16.5% to -5.5%,” Sodders explained.

 “I want to thank all those who contacted us during our open-book review. Once final values are approved, they will be posted on my web site, www.clarkcountyauditor.org,” Sodders said.

If you are currently receiving the Homestead Exemption for senior citizens, you will continue to receive the maximum reduction for which you are qualified.

CAUV Brochure

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County Auditor of Clark County, Ohio as required by Section 5721.03 of the Revised Code of Ohio, that on the 22nd day of September, 2010 and the 29^th day of September, 2010, the Delinquent Land Tax List will be published in the Springfield News-Sun, a newspaper of general circulation in Clark County.

This list will contain the names of owners of all lands upon which the real estate taxes, assessments, recoupment charges, penalties and interest, or either, remain unpaid at the August 2010 tax settlement, and still remain unpaid.

An interest charge will accrue on accounts remaining unpaid after the last day of November 2010 unless the taxpayer enters a written Delinquent Contract to pay such taxes in installments.

Installment payments may be made in accordance with a written Delinquent Contract with the Clark County Treasurer.

Installment payments WILL NOT prevent the publication of the balance of unpaid taxes, assessments, recoupment charges, penalties and interest.

 PREVENTION OF PUBLICATION

Payment of taxes, assessments, recoupment charges, interest and penalties, IN FULL, if made no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 17^th day of September, 2010 will eliminate those land owners names from publication on September 22, 2010, and payments made no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 24^th day of September, 2010 will prevent publication on September 29, 2010.

GEORGE A. SODDERS

County Auditor, Clark County, Ohio

I’m excited to be part of Clark County’s Wide Area Rapid Notification (WARN) System. Our GIS is critical to the operation of this early warning system,” Sodders said.  The WARN system utilizes the property locations that are currently managed by this department.

“In addition, our GIS department will be maintaining the data that will be entered by the end-user in the development of the early-warning notification database,” according to Sodders.

“In order for us to update your information in our database, I ask all citizens to visit my web page at www.clarkcountyauditor.org and enter your primary phone number(s).”

 “Early warning capability is increasingly becoming a necessary part of local communities. We want to ensure the safety of all our citizens.”