August 4, 2023 – All things related to property tax season & a reminder that the 2023 Summit County Fair is HERE!

Today, we cover… All things related to property tax season Assessor’s new property valuation mapping tool Property Tax Disclosure Notices Truth in Taxation public hearings A reminder that the Summit County Fair is BACK this weekend Property Tax Valuation Tool  The Assessor’s Office has been working hard to create an online interactive web platform that increases accessibility to valuation information by sharing public details about Summit County properties, and last week they officially launched their Property Valuation Mapping Tool!  The maps on the web platform…  Provide county taxpayers with a resource to examine the equity of the 2023 tax assessment Allow users to visualize various aspects of the county assessment such as market values, taxable values, the area factor rate, quality, year built and square footage Break down the price per square foot and also show the percentage change from last year’s property valuation Folks can access the interactive maps and a tutorial on how to use them at: summitcounty.org/assessor. Tax Notices  While we’re on the topic of taxes, Summit County residents should keep an eye out for their tax disclosure notice which was sent through the mail by the Auditor’s Office earlier this week.  There is a 45-day window of opportunity to review your property. As the taxpayer, you should be watching for market changes and whether your property is coded correctly, and receiving any exemptions that may be available to you.<br /> If you have questions about your property valuation info, you can visit summitcounty.org/assessor to access the awesome web platform we just talked about and also to reach out to the appraiser assigned to the area your property is located in.<br /> <br /> ALSO if you have questions on how to appeal your valuation and to apply for the Board of Equalization, you can visit summitcounty.org/boe. Truth in Taxation Hearings   And, the last tax-related topic we have today is reminding our listeners that the Truth in Taxation process is underway for six taxing entities in Summit County.  Before we keep going here, Isaac, can you explain to me and our listeners, what Truth in Taxation is?  Of course! Whenever a taxing entity, for example a school district, proposes a property tax revenue increase it triggers a state-mandated “Truth in Taxation” process. The process is meant to encourage transparency and provide an opportunity for residents to comment on the proposal. In the end, the County Council makes the final decision. Ok that makes sense. So six entities in Summit County are proposing increases?