Notice is hereby given that Real Estate Taxes for the First Half 2011 are due and payable on or before Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Payments that are mailed must be postmarked by midnight of February 15, 2012, by the United States Postal Service only. Postmarks from private mailing machines (meters) are not acceptable. After February 15, 2012, a penalty must be charged in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. In addition interest is charged twice yearly on certified unpaid balances. When your mortgage is paid or if it is sold to another mortgage company, it is the property owner's responsibility under the Ohio Revised Code to see that this office is advised in order that the tax bill will be sent to the correct address.
The First Half 2011 manufactured home taxes are due by March 1, 2012. If sending by mail, your payment must be U.S. Postmarked by March 1st to avoid penalty and interest. Checks should be made payable to Stark County Treasurer.
Every effort is made to see that you receive your tax bills; however, Section 323.13 of the Ohio Revised Code provides that the property owner is responsible for payments (plus any penalties and interest) even if you did not receive your bill. Please contact us at once if you did not receive your bill or if you have any indication that your tax bill may have been misdirected.
The Treasurer has no authority to increase your real estate taxes. Any increase in the amount of your current real estate taxes must be attributed to the valuation changes, tax levies or bond issues voted and passed in your tax district. The taxable value shown on your bill is 35% of market value of your property.
If you want to protest your value of your property on which your taxes are based, you must do so in writing by March 31st of each calendar year. Because this date is a Saturday in 2012, the forms will be accepted until Monday, April 2, 2012. Please contact the Auditor's office (330) 451-7357 or visit their website www.auditor.co.stark.oh.us to download the form.
Questions on payments can be directed to (330) 451-7814
Questions on Agriculture (330) 451-7328 / (330) 451-7294
Questions on Homestead (330) 451-7323
Questions on Property Values (330) 451-7085
Questions on County Tax Liens (330) 451-7493
Questions on Prepayments (330) 451-7824
Questions on Manufactured Home tax (330) 451-7819
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When are the real estate taxes due?
The tax amounts owed are due and payable by February 15, 2012. If sending by mail, your payment must be U.S. Postmarked by February 15th to avoid penalty and interest. Checks should be made payable to Stark County Treasurer. Include parcel number on check or money order.
When are the manufactured home taxes due?
The manufactured home taxes are due by March 1, 2012. If sending by mail, your payment must be U.S. Postmarked by March 1st to avoid penalty and interest. Checks should be made payable to Stark County Treasurer.
What is the Homestead Exemption?
You may qualify for homestead exemption if you are 65 years or older or totally and permanently disabled and have title to your property as of January 1st. You must obtain the form from Auditor’s office or website or by calling (330) 451-7323 to see if you qualify.
I have a question on the Prepayment Program?
If you make monthly coupon payments, the fifth and final coupon is your actual tax bill. Please send your payment in along with the stub for proper credit. Starting in 2012 the monthly coupons are being replaced by electronic automatic withdrawal to your account. If you are not already enrolled and want to enroll in the prepayment program you can contact (330) 451-7824 to see if you qualify.
I have a question on my Contract Plan Coupons?
If you make monthly contract coupon payments, the fifth and final coupon is your actual tax bill. Please send your payment in along with the stub for proper credit. Your next series of coupons will be sent out in the mail by early February. To speak with Ed call (330) 451-7821. To speak with Chuck call (330) 451-7823.
I received a tax bill but normally it goes to my escrow agent. Why did I get the tax bill?
Please check to make sure that it is not a courtesy duplicate copy of your tax bill. The tax bill for the first half has areas that are pink in color. The tax bill for the second half has areas that are blue in color. Please contact your escrow agent and let them know that you received the bill. Ask them to fax to us at (330) 451-7815 the correct mailing address information for the tax bill which you received.
What if I did not receive a tax bill as of yet?
Address changes for your tax billing address are required to be in writing and sent to our office which is located at 110 Central Plaza, South, Suite #250, Canton, Ohio 44702 or by email to the treasurer or you can fax your address change request to our office at (330) 451-7815. Please be sure to include your parcel number on all correspondence. If you would like to visit our office to obtain a printed tax bill our normal business hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. We are closed weekends and all major holidays. The tax amounts owed are due and payable by February 15, 2012. If sending by mail, payments must be U.S. Postmarked by February 15th to avoid penalty and interest. All checks should be made payable to Stark County Treasurer.
I have a monthly Auto Debit withdrawal. When will this withdrawal reflect in my account?
The date for the auto-pay from your account is scheduled to be withdrawn on February 8th.
What Stark County bank branches are available where I can pay my real-estate tax bill?
You can pay your real estate taxes at First Merit and Huntington Stark County bank branches.
Will I receive a stamped receipt if I pay my taxes by mail?
Your cancelled check will serve as your receipt. Please include your parcel number on check. If paying multiple parcels be sure to include a breakdown by parcel and amount with payment.
Where should I address correspondence or billing change information?
Please address correspondence or billing address change information to the following:
Stark County Treasurer,
110 Central Plaza South,
Suite #250;
Canton Ohio 44702-1410
Where should I send my real estate tax payment(s)?
Please include your parcel number(s) and amount(s) and send tax payments along with your bottom portion of the tax bill(s) to the following address:
Stark County Treasurer, P.O. Box 24815; Canton, Ohio 44701-4815
