House Bill 186 created a property tax credit that is reflected on eligible second-half 2025 real estate tax bills. The credit was calculated in accordance with Ohio law and applied during the preparation of your tax bill.

No. House Bill 186 did not change your property’s appraised value. Property values are established through Ohio’s appraisal and update process. The legislation changed certain tax calculations and credits—not the value of your property.

The Inflation Cap Credit is calculated using parcel-specific information required by Ohio law. Factors such as taxing districts and other statutory calculations determine the amount of the credit. Because every property is different, the credit amount may vary from parcel to parcel.

Yes. Property owners may visit the Morgan County Auditor’s website, search for their parcel, and review the detailed tax information, including the Inflation Cap Credit reflected on the tax bill.

If you paid your second-half 2025 property taxes before the Inflation Cap Credit was applied, you do not need to take any action.

Any overpayment resulting from the Inflation Cap Credit will automatically be carried forward and applied as a credit toward your 2026 first-half real estate tax bill. The credit will appear on your tax account and reduce the amount due on your next tax bill.

Property taxes are based on:

• Your property’s appraised value.
• Tax levies approved by local voters.
• Tax rates certified in accordance with Ohio law.
• State-mandated tax reduction factors and credits, including those enacted through House Bill 186.

The Morgan County Auditor’s Office administers these calculations in accordance with Ohio law but does not establish tax rates or determine which tax levies are submitted to voters.