Ohio law requires the county auditor, under supervision of the Ohio Department of Taxation, to update taxable real estate values to reflect current sales trends three years after a reappraisal. Athens County’s reappraisal set 2014 values, taxable and payable in 2015. This triennial update sets 2017 values, taxable and payable in 2018.

A common question asked during the process is: How will this affect my taxes? It’s too early to tell, as the State will not send approved tax rates until December. There are also new and expired tax levies that can affect tax bills. We can say that any percentage of change in your property value does not result in a comparable percentage of change in your property tax.

Below we have provided the 2017 market value of your property. These values do not reflect any New Construction or Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) values for 2017, as they will not be available until later in the year.

If you have any questions, we encourage you to visit the property search area to find more details about your parcel. This area provides additional information, including details on property characteristics, neighborhood sales, tax and valuation history and this triennial process. You can also call our Real Estate Assistance Desk at 740-592-3223.

Our goal is to ensure that your property value is fair and equitable and to share this information with you as a property owner. Send us any comments or questions you may have. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can.