FAQs • Montgomery County, OH • CivicEngage

Why did my taxes increase?: Your property taxes may increase due to an increase in your effective tax rate. Tax rates may increase due to levies that are passed by election in your jurisdiction. Your taxes may also increase when there is an increase in the appraised value of your property.

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1. When are taxes due?: The first half collection is due February 17, 2023. The second half will be due July 14, 2023. View the Real Estate Taxes Collection Timeline (PDF) for more information about due dates.

2. What are Real Estate taxes?: In the State of Ohio, real estate taxes are based upon the appraised value of the property. Counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and special districts each raise money through real estate taxes. Governments have the ability to levy taxes upon land located within their jurisdiction. The money collected from taxes funds schools, pays for police and fire protection, maintains roads, and supports community services such as libraries and parks.

3. Why did my taxes increase?: Your property taxes may increase due to an increase in your effective tax rate. Tax rates may increase due to levies that are passed by election in your jurisdiction. Your taxes may also increase when there is an increase in the appraised value of your property.

4. How do I change my tax mailing address?: According to Ohio law, all change of mailing address requests must be submitted in writing to the Montgomery County Treasurer. If you wish to change the mailing address for real estate tax bills, please fill out the Change of Address form.

5. I do not understand my tax bill. Can you explain it to me?: Please visit How to Read Your Tax Bill. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Taxpayer Services at 937-225-4010, Option 1.

6. Can I pay my taxes monthly?: The Treasurer's Office offers a Pre-Payment Plan available to taxpayers who do not have past-due taxes. This plan allows taxpayers to prepay their taxes with monthly billing. You can choose to mail in your payment or have it withdrawn from your account. If you are interested in a pre-payment plan, please complete the online Pre-Payment Application.

7. When will I receive my new Prepayment coupons?: Prepayment coupons are mailed to enrolled taxpayers at the beginning of March and the beginning of August.

8. I received a tax bill but my mortgage company pays my taxes. What do I do?: Contact your mortgage company to make them aware that you received a copy of your tax bill. If they are responsible for paying your tax bill, they will request a copy from our office and pay the taxes.

9. How do I find out how much I paid in real estate taxes so that I can itemize this expense on my Federal Income Tax filing?: If you pay your real estate taxes through an escrow plan with your mortgage company, the amount withheld will appear on the 1099 form sent to you by your mortgage company. If you do not have financial records of payments you have made for real estate taxes, please call our office at 937-225-4010, Option 1. The Treasurer's office does not automatically mail out this information. You must call to request an itemization of payments made on real estate taxes.