Canton Reporter

Notice is hereby given that Real Estate Taxes for the First Half of 2022 are due and payable on or before Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Please be sure to use the enclosed return envelope and include the bottom portion of your tax bill along with your check or money order made payable to Stark County Treasurer. Write the parcel number(s) on your check to ensure proper credit. Payments that are mailed must be postmarked no later than February 22, 2023 by the United States Postal Service only. Postmarks from private mailing machines are no longer acceptable. For payments postmarked after February 22, 2023 a 10% penalty must be charged in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. In addition interest is charged twice yearly (August 1st and December 1st) on certified unpaid balances.

The First Half Mobile Manufactured Home taxes are due by March 01, 2023. If sending by mail, payments must be U.S. Postmarked by March 01, 2023 to avoid penalty and interest. Please return the bottom portion of the bill. Please include your parcel number(s) on your check made payable to Stark County Treasurer.

The Treasurer has no authority to increase or decrease your real estate taxes. Any increase or decrease in the amount of your 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 challenge your value of your property on which your taxes are based, you must file a formal appeal through the Board of Revision by March 31st of the calendar year. Please contact the Auditor's office 330-451-7998 or visit their website at starkcountyohio.gov/auditor to download the form.

Any member of the National Guard or reserve units of the military who have been called to active duty may apply to the Treasurer’s office for an extension of time to pay their
real estate taxes. O.R.C. 323.12 (F).

Questions on real estate tax payments can be directed to 330-451-7814
Questions on Agriculture 330-451-7294
Questions on Homestead 330-451-7323
Questions on Property Values 330-451-7085
Questions on Tax Liens 330-451-7814 Ext 7986
Questions on Prepayments 330-451-7814 Ext 7824
Questions on Delinquent Contracts 330-451-7814 Ext 7821 or Ext 7823
Questions on Manufactured Home taxes 330-451-7814 Ext 7819

When are the first half real estate taxes due?
The first half 2022 real estate taxes are due by February 22, 2023. If sending by mail, your payment must be U.S. Postmarked by February 22nd to avoid penalty and interest. Checks should be made payable to the Stark County Treasurer. Please return the bottom portion of the bill with your payment and be sure to write your parcel number(s) on your check.

When are the first half mobile manufactured home taxes due?
The first half 2023 mobile manufactured home taxes are due by March 01, 2023. 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 the Stark County Treasurer. Please return the bottom portion of the bill with your payment and write your parcel number(s) on your check.

What is the Homestead Exemption?
You may qualify for homestead exemption if you are 65 years or older or totally and permanently disabled, have title to your property as of January 1st, 2022 and have a household income that does not exceed $34,600 as determined by State income guidelines. You must obtain the form from the Auditor’s office or website at starkcountyohio.gov/auditor or by calling (330) 451-7323 to see if you qualify.

I have a question about the Prepayment Program.
If you make monthly debit payments, the fifth and final debit amount for the first half 2022 taxes will be the amount due on your tax bill. Please note your account will be debited on Wednesday, February 8th.  The Prepayments for the second half of 2022 will begin on Friday, February 24th.  If you are not already enrolled and want to enroll in the Prepayment program you can contact Rick at 330-451-7814 Ext 7824 to see if you qualify.

I have a question about my Delinquent Contract.
If you are currently under a Delinquent Contract Plan, in addition to your monthly coupon payments, you will receive a tax bill for the 2022 first half taxes, which are due and payable by February 22, 2023. The payments that accompany the tax bills will ONLY be applied toward the current year taxes due. If your payment does not include a bill or coupon, your payment will automatically be applied toward the delinquent balance. If sending by mail, your payment must be paid in full and U.S. Postmarked by February 22, 2023 to remain current under the contract. Please return the bottom portion of the bill and include your parcel number(s) on your check made payable to the Stark County Treasurer. To speak to someone about your delinquent contract you may call Ed at 330-451-7814 Ext 7821 or call Chuck at 330-451-7814 Ext 7823.

I have a question about my Delinquent Contract Plan Coupons.
In January your next set of monthly coupons will be mailed with a letter explaining your coupons and tax bills. Each coupon is due on the 20th of each month. The payments that accompany the monthly coupons will ONLY be applied toward the delinquent amount. If your payment does not include a bill or coupon, your payment will automatically be applied toward the delinquent balance. Please return the Treasurer’s portion of the coupon and include your parcel number(s) on your check made payable to the Stark County Treasurer and mail to 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, Ohio 44702. Each coupon must be timely made to keep your contract current. To speak to someone about your delinquent contract you may call Ed at 330-451-7814 Ext. 7821 or call Chuck at 330-451-7814 Ext. 7823.

I received a tax bill but normally it goes to my mortgage company or 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. Please contact your mortgage company and let them 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?
Every effort is made to see that you receive your tax bills. Tax bills are mailed to the last known mailing address provided to the Treasurer. Therefore, if you have moved, if your mortgage is paid in full or if your mortgage is sold to another mortgage company, it is the property owner's responsibility under the Ohio Revised Code to contact the Treasurer’s office to advise them of the change in your mailing address to ensure you receive your tax bill. Even if you did not receive your bill, Section 323.13 of the Ohio Revised Code provides that the property owner is responsible for payments (plus any penalties and interest). Please contact us if you did not receive your bill or if you have any indication that your tax bill may have been misdirected.

ORC 323.13 requires that changes to your tax mailing address be done in writing. Address change forms are located on our website. You can complete this form and mail it to our office at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, OH 44702 or you can email your changes to treasurer@starkcountyohio.gov or you can fax your changes to 330-451-7815. Please be sure to include your parcel number on all correspondence.

You can print a copy of your tax bill from the Stark County Real Estate Search website or you can visit our office to obtain a printed tax bill. Our normal business hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. We are closed weekends and all National Holidays.

Where can I find my 10% rollback discount?
The 10% Rollback is now called "Non-Business Credit”

Where can I find my 2.5% owner occupied discount?
The 2.5% discount is now called "Owner Occupancy Credit"

I have a monthly Automatic 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 NO longer pay your real estate taxes at any Stark County bank branch.

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 your check. If paying multiple parcels be sure to include a breakdown by parcel and amount with payment.

Ways you can pay your real estate tax bill:

Option #1: By U.S. Mail:

Mail your check by the due date to the Stark County Treasurer in the envelope provided with your property tax bill. Please write your Parcel Number(s) on your check and include the bill stub(s).
If mailing BEFORE the due date, mail to:
Stark County Treasurer
P.O Box 24815
Canton, OH 44701-4815

If mailing AFTER the due date, mail to:
Stark County Treasurer
110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250
Canton, OH 44702-1410

Option #2: Pay at the Stark County Treasurer's Office

Pay your property taxes in person at our office located on the second floor of the Stark County Office Building located at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, OH 44702.

Option #3: Deposit Your Payment in Our Drop Box

Deposit your tax bill stub(s) and check(s) in an envelope into our drop box located in the lobby of the Stark County Office Building located at 110 Central Plaza South. The LOBBY is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Stark County Office Building is closed on National Holidays.

Option #4: By Phone Using Credit Card *

Note: To avoid any confusion on application of payments and for proper credit, each parcel must be paid as a separate transaction.
You may pay by phone by calling 1-877-690-3729 and use the jurisdiction code 4518.
* Remember - you will be charged a convenience fee for this service.
*** All payments are time-stamped to insure on-time payments. Please write down the confirmation number for your records. ***

Option #5: Online Using Credit Card *

VISIT THE STARK COUNTY TREASURER WEBSITE TO PAY YOUR TAXES ONLINE
* Remember- you will be charged a convenience fee for this service.
***All payments are time-stamped to insure on-time payments ***

Option #6: Online Bill Pay

Pay your property taxes through your bank via online bill pay. Contact your bank to schedule a payment. Your payment should be made payable to the Stark County Treasurer and mailed to 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 250, Canton, OH 44702. Please use your Parcel Number as your account number. Each Parcel Number must be paid as a separate transaction to ensure proper credit.

Option #7: Monthly Prepayment Program

Sign up for our Monthly Prepayment of Property Taxes by Automatic Withdrawal. Our Monthly Prepayment program is for taxpayers who wish to pay their property taxes in installments rather than a large lump sum twice a year. Your Half Year Property Taxes are divided into five installments, and we will automatically withdraw the monthly prepayment amount directly from your checking or savings account.
To sign up for our Monthly Prepayment plan, contact Rick at 330-451-7814 Ext. 7824 or rlreigle@starkcountyohio.gov.

Option #8: Semiannual Automatic Withdrawal

Sign up for our Semiannual Automatic Withdrawal Payment of your Property Taxes. Property tax bills are due in February and July, and this plan allows the Treasurer to withdraw your property tax payment from your checking or savings account.
To sign up for our Semiannual Automatic Withdrawal Payment plan, contact Richard at 330-451-7814 Ext. 7819 or rcwillaman@starkcountyohio.gov.

Option #9: Pay at Three Convenient Kiosk Locations:

1.) Alliance BMV/Title Office at 513 E. Main Street, Alliance
2.) North Canton BMV/Title Office at 3179 Whitewood St., NW, North Canton
3.) Massillon AAA/Title Office at 1972 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon 

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