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Originally published Aug. 26, 2024
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – Property taxes in Belmont County could increase by 20 percent or more following the latest property revaluation mandated by the state of Ohio.
You can see your updated property value on the auditor’s site here.
Belmont County Auditor Cindi Henry explained that Belmont County itself is not increasing your taxes. Belmont County conducts property revaluations every six years in compliance with the Ohio Department of Taxation. Property revaluations are staggered across Ohio’s 88 counties, and this year is Belmont County’s turn.
Belmont County property taxes could increase by 20 percent
However, there are ways to potentially lower your property taxes. The Belmont County Auditor’s Office sent thousands of bright yellow postcards to property owners last week with the office website and a QR code to go to for information concerning the new rates.
The Homestead Exemption can potentially reduce property taxes for senior citizens and the disabled. To qualify, the homeowner must have a maximum income of $38,600 for 2023. The Belmont County Auditor’s office accepts applications year round.
Property owners can determine their taxes for the new revaluation on the Belmont County Auditor’s website under the property search feature.
If you disagree with the revaluation, you can request an informal hearing with the Belmont County Auditor’s office online or by calling (740) 699-2131. You can also scan the QR code on the yellow postcard. Henry strongly encourages residents to take advantage of the informal hearing. Informal hearings will be held at times convenient for most people, including after hours and Saturdays.
If you are unhappy with the informal hearing, you can later request a state hearing.
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