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Property tax 101

First, here’s a quick brush-up on the basics of property taxes:

You pay property taxes on real property. Think permanent things like land, a home, or a commercial building

A local government official (usually an appraiser) will determine the value of your property, which determines how much you owe in taxes

A city or county tax assessor will look at the current market rates and set a tax rate

Once taxes are collected, city and county governments will use those funds to pay for public services: libraries, schools, law enforcement, road maintenance, etc.

In short, property taxes are funds collected by local governments to fund services that people in the community need and use.

What is the property tax rate in Erie County?

Erie County’s current tax rate is 1.25% of a property’s assessed value. This is just a hair lower than the Ohio state average of 1.36%. On average, taxpayers in Erie County can expect to pay around $1,721 a year in property taxes.

More information about property tax rates can be found on the Erie County

Auditor’s website

How Erie County property taxes are determined

Under Ohio law, there are a few steps to determining how much citizens need to pay in property taxes.

First, an auditor will determine a fair market value for a property—basically what the property would sell for in the current market.

Tax rates in Ohio are determined by voters, meaning different counties may have voted to pass different bond issues or levies depending on the needs of their local communities. The state tax rate is determined with a few formulas:

Fair market value x 35% = Assessed value

(Assessed value x County tax rate)/1000 = Amount owed in property taxes

What do Hennepin County property taxes pay for?

Funds collected from property taxes are used to pay for public services for the community. In Erie County, property taxes are used for services like:

K-12 public schools

Libraries

Law enforcement and emergency services

Job and family services

Alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services

Health department

Senior services

Veterans services

City parks

Sanitation and recycling services

Animal control

Road and infrastructure maintenance

MORE: How to deduct a car accident from your taxes

How to pay property taxes in Erie County

Property taxes in Erie County are due twice a year. The due dates are different depending on the type of property you have. For manufactured homes, taxes are due on March 23 and August 17. For all other property, taxes are due February 16 and July 13.

There are a few options for paying your taxes in Erie County. Taxpayers can submit payments online or pay over the phone. You can also drop your payment off in person. Here are more details:

Online: You can go online to the Erie County payment

website

and enter jurisdiction code 4522. There is a small convenience fee for paying online. After you receive payment confirmation, keep it for your records.

By phone: You can call 1-800-2PAY-TAX and follow the prompts to pay your taxes over the phone with a credit or debit card.

In person: Payments can be dropped off at the Erie County Treasurer’s Office located at 247 Columbus Ave., Suite 115, Sandusky OH, 44870. The Treasurer’s office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

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How do I pay my property taxes in Erie County?

You can pay your taxes online, over the phone, or drop your payment off in person to the Treasurer’s office.

What is the tax rate in Erie County?

Currently, the property tax rate in Erie County is 1.25%. This means taxpayers, on average, will pay around $1,721 in property taxes.

Are property taxes high in Erie County?

Property taxes in Erie County are slightly lower than the Ohio state average, which is 1.36%.

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