To enroll in the one of the Direct Debit Programs, print and fill out the appropriate form and send it to the Treasurer's Office Semi-Annual or Annual Direct Debit Authorization Form Monthly Direct Debit Authorization Form

The Direct Debit Program allows you to authorize the Treasurer to debit your checking or savings account to pay your current real estate taxes automatically on a monthly, semi-annual, or annual basis.

Semi-annual or Annual Direct Debit

To begin making semi-annual or annual Direct Debit payments simply print, fill out and return the Semi-Annual or Annual Direct Debit Authorization Form.

Should you have questions or require additional information please feel free to email us at Ed_Leonard@franklincountyohio.gov or call the Direct Debit Unit at 614-462-3438.

Monthly Direct Debit

As you know, real estate taxes are due every six months in Franklin County. It can be a terrible burden for a taxpayer to come up with a large payment all at once or to keep track of payment due dates.

The monthly Direct Debit is a budget tool that allows taxpayers to save up for their taxes with the added benefit of earning interest on their tax payments.

Here is how it works:

• The interest the County earns on its total investment portfolio determines the interest rate taxpayers receive.
• We calculate the interest rate on all of your monthly payments from your first direct debit payment until the tax due date.
• We credit the interest to your escrow account, which goes toward your taxes for the next billing cycle.

The County's interest rate is often a much better rate than you can get on a short-term deposit account.

To begin making monthly Direct Debit payments simply print, fill out and return the Monthly Direct Debit Authorization Form.