Welcome

Welcome to the Athens County Auditor’s office website! It is my pleasure to introduce an updated platform to provide information maintained by our office in a more transparent and easily accessible format.   

The goal of the Athens County Auditor’s office is to perform the statutory duties of the office in a professional and courteous manner with integrity, independence and transparency that ensure the highest possible standards.  

It is our pleasure to serve the Citizens of Athens County and users of our data in a proficient and accountable manner. 

Notice to Property Owners: Reporting New Construction and Major Improvements

If you are undertaking any new construction or significant improvement on your property costing more than $2,000, Ohio law requires that you notify our office. This requirement helps us keep property values accurate and fair for all taxpayers in our community.

What You Need to Know:

If your project is in an area without a local building registration or inspection system, please notify us within 60 days of starting construction.

Our Building Notice form can be accessed by clicking here.

What to Include in Your Notice:
Your written notice should include:

• An estimate of the project’s cost,
• A description of your property with details that help us identify it (such as the address or parcel number).

Why This Matters:
If our office later discovers unreported improvements, we must add them to the tax records and apply a penalty. This penalty equals 50% of the taxes that would have been charged on the improvement from the time construction began until it was reported.

By following this process, you help us maintain a fair and equitable tax system for all property owners.

If you have any questions, please contact our office directly. Thank you for your attention to this important requirement.

Sincerely,

Jill A. Davidson

Athens County Auditor