Helpful information about tax bills, due dates, penalties, values, and credits.
Property owners are required to notify the Treasurer’s Office of any change of address or forwarding information.
Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse failure or delay in paying any taxes, assessments, or other charges shown on the bill, and does not avoid any penalty, interest, or other charge for late payment.
Tax increases may result from special tax levies or bond issues approved by voters within your taxing district, or from changes in property valuation.
The County Treasurer does not have authority to increase or decrease real estate taxes.
A 5% penalty is charged on current taxes if payment is received within 10 days after the closing date. A 10% penalty is charged thereafter.
Interest accrues on unpaid taxes beginning August 1 following second-half closing and again on December 1 of each year.
Taxes outstanding after second-half collection may be subject to public certification in the news media.
Payments must be received by the due date or bear a valid United States Postal Service (USPS) postmark on or before the due date to be considered timely.
The USPS has updated its postmark procedures. Postmarks may no longer be applied at the time of drop-off at the post office. Instead, they may be applied when the item is first processed at a mail sorting facility.
Taxpayers may request a manually applied postmark when submitting payments at the post office. Please plan accordingly, as Ohio law requires use of the postmark to determine timely receipt of payment.
This is the market value, or sale value, of the property. It is determined through appraisals and reappraisals conducted by the Morgan County Auditor every six years.
Equalization adjustments are made in the third year following reappraisal.
In Ohio, property taxes are levied against the assessed value, which is 35% of the property’s market value.
Individuals age 65 or older, or those who are disabled, may qualify for the homestead exemption based on income eligibility.
For information or to apply, contact the Morgan County Auditor’s Office at (740) 962-4475.
Special assessments may be added for items such as water, sewer, or other authorized charges.
For your convenience, an orange drop box is located at the front of the Riecker Building. Please include your bill with your check.
If taxes on a parcel have been reduced by the owner-occupancy credit, but the property is not a residence occupied by the owner, the owner must notify the Morgan County Auditor’s Office no later than March 31 of the year following the year for which the taxes are due.
Failure to do so may result in repayment of the tax reduction, plus applicable interest, and may also subject the owner to penalties under Ohio law.
If the taxes charged against a parcel have not been reduced by the owner-occupancy credit and the parcel includes a residence occupied by the owner, the parcel may qualify for the reduction.
For further information or to obtain an application, contact the Morgan County Auditor’s Office at (740) 962-4475.
If taxes are not paid within 60 days after they are certified delinquent, the property may be subject to foreclosure for tax delinquency.
If property is owned by a member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States who is called to active duty, the owner may qualify for an extension of time to pay taxes.