CHERYL BRINK
Morgan County Treasurer | Morgan County, Ohio

Escrow Program

A simple way to make smaller, regular payments toward your real estate taxes.

What is the Escrow Program?

Real estate taxes are collected twice a year. The Escrow Program allows taxpayers to make monthly payments toward their taxes instead of paying larger semi-annual amounts.

Payments are held in an escrow account and applied to your real estate or manufactured home taxes when they become due. There are no fees to participate in the program.

Who Qualifies?

The Escrow Program is available to taxpayers who are current on their real estate taxes. Taxpayers with delinquent taxes should contact the Treasurer’s Office to discuss other payment options.

Who Benefits from the Escrow Program?

  • Homeowners
  • Taxpayers seeking easier budgeting
  • Senior citizens

Monthly payments help simplify household budgeting by spreading costs more evenly throughout the year.

How Much Will My Payment Be?

Your payment amount will be based on your most recent tax bill. The estimated total due is divided by the number of months remaining before the next tax due date.

If there is a remaining balance after the escrow payments, a balance due bill will be mailed.

What if I Miss or Cannot Afford a Monthly Payment?

Payment coupons include recommended due dates and amounts, but participation is flexible. You are not required to make each monthly payment as long as your taxes are paid in full by the semi-annual due dates.

You may pay more or less throughout the year. Any unpaid balance after the due date will be subject to penalties and interest in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

How to Enroll

To enroll in the Escrow Program, contact the Treasurer’s Office or download the agreement below:

Escrow Agreement Form

  1. Select your preferred payment option:
    • Automatic withdrawal (ACH)
    • Monthly payment coupons
  2. If selecting ACH, complete the agreement below:

    ACH Agreement Form
  3. Return the signed agreement to:
    Morgan County Treasurer’s Office
    155 E Main Street, Room 153
    McConnelsville, Ohio 43756

    Or email to: treasurer@morgancountyohio.gov
  4. If using coupons, a booklet will be mailed with recommended payment amounts and due dates.
  5. If you would like a receipt, include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.

For questions about the Escrow Program, please contact the Morgan County Treasurer’s Office.