July 31, 2008
SURPLUS DECLARED!
I am pleased to annouce that I have again declared a surplus in the Auditor's Real Estate Assessment fund. This action is the result of our cointinuing efforts to more efficiently and less expensively perform the appraisal and related duties requried of this office. Since 1994 I have surplused more than $27.35 million to schools, social service agenices, libraries, etc.
For a complete list of the recipients and total being refunded click here.
July 3, 2008
The Franklin County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the more focused Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 are now available. Click here to view. The Government Finance Officers Association has given Franklin County an award for financial reporting for the last 24 consecutive years. We believe our financial reports continue to conform to the award program requirements and have submitted the current year reports to the GFOA.
June 12, 2008
Zero real estate tax increase for the next three years?!
Click here to read the article as it appeared in ThisWeek Newspaper.
May 8, 2008
Turning 65 in 2008? Don't forget to register for the homestead exemption credit on your real estate taxes. Applications for the 2008 tax year must be received in our office by June 2. All qualifying homeowners receive a flat $25,000 property tax exemption on the market value of their home. Click here for further information and an application.
Join the Operation Flag Committee on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 at Pioneer Cemetery in Westerville for a rededication ceremony. Read the article that appeared in SNP Westerville. For more information on other Operation Flag projects, click here.
April 10, 2008
Does Ohio law give homeowners a real estate tax break in down market?
Read my column as it appears in ThisWeek Newspaper.
March 31, 2008
Residential Rental properties to be registered with the Auditor
All residential rental properties are to be registered with the Auditor.
Click here to see the notice or to register.
To see if a property has already been registered click here.
February 6, 2008
Several issues, including ten levies will be decided in the upcoming March 4 Primary Election. Property owners can again see their monthly estimated costs for the proposed levies on our website.
To access the information, go to the Property Search. Search by name, address or parcel number. Once the parcel data appears, select the Levy Info tab for information on ballot issues that affect your property.
Levy cost estimates can also be obtained by calling the Real Estate Hotline at 462-HOME.
January 25, 2008
January 31 is the deadline for renewing dog licenses. All dogs three months of age and older must be licensed and renewed annually. Licenses can easily be obtained through our website.
Click here for more details!
January 4, 2008
The homestead application period is open the first Monday in January through the first Monday in June annually. Senior citizen and disabled homeowners who were eligible for the homestead exemption in 2007 and missed the October 1 deadline can apply for the homestead exemption for tax year 2008 and future years, as well as for a reduction in the 2007 taxes (to be credited later in 2008). Check out our Homestead page for more information.
November 30 , 2007
Don't forget to purchase your 2008 dog license. The renewal period begins Saturday, December 1 st and continues until January 31 st ; fees double after that date. For your convenience, you may purchase the licenses online.
October 2 , 2007
Residential Rental properties to be registered with the Auditor
Effective October 1, 2007, all residential rental properties are to be registered with the Auditor. Click here to see the notice or to register.
June 8 , 2007
A few weeks ago, I alerted the Columbus Dispatch about House Bill 141 hoping they would agree with me that this kind of legislation represents an erosion of the public record and devalues our web site for the people of Franklin County . Click here to read the editorial published in the Dispatch.
May 9 , 2007
Springtime brings warmer weather and draws us and our pets outdoors which increases the risk of our four-legged friends straying away from their homes.
Our web site can help reunite lost dogs with their owners. The Dog E-Bulletin Board contains postings of local lost and found dogs, and a dog license look-up provides important information if you find a dog wearing its Franklin County license. Additional dog-license information is available by calling 462-3260.
March 27, 2007
Attention Homebuyers!
Our online property information, including the Auditor's market value and last sale data will save you time and help you in your search for that "perfect home." It's all available anytime you need it. To locate a property, click here.
March 8, 2007
In the spirit of National Weights and Measures Week, we participated in a recent Consumer Awareness Day at the Whitehall Wal-Mart.
For a good resource on a variety of tables of measure check out our Weights and Measures Guide.
January 22, 2007
The latest results are in. Our web site levy estimator proved to be right on the money in its estimates on property owner's costs of tax levies approved by the voters and collected in 2007. For a look at the numbers, click here
January 3, 2007
As we usher in 2007, don't forget that it is time to purchase your dog a new license! The renewal period is open until January 31; fees double after that date. For your convenience, you may purchase the licenses online.
