Akron, Ohio — Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, has announced that the first half of 2024 real estate tax bills will be mailed beginning Thursday, January 23, 2025. Property owners are encouraged to take advantage of our online and phone payment system and utilize the e-check payment option, which requires a flat rate service fee of $1.
The closing date for payment will be Friday, February 28, 2025, with the exception of military personnel. Property taxes are deferred for military reservists who are on active duty. Applications can be obtained by calling (330) 643-2641 or visiting our website at http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net.
There are several convenient ways for property owners to make payment.
- In-person: Payments can be made in-person at the Summit County Fiscal Office, Treasurer Division, 3rd floor of the Ohio Building, 175 S. Main St., Akron 44308. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- By mail: Mailed payments must be U.S. postmarked by February 28, 2025, to avoid the statutory 10% penalty for late payment. A private meter is not valid for establishing the date of payment.
- Online or by phone: Tax bills can be paid online or by phone through a secure payment service provided by ACI Payments, Inc. Taxpayers will need their parcel number on hand. A nominal service fee will be charged by ACI Payments, Inc. if paying via debit or credit card, or a $1 fee if paying via electronic check. To pay taxes online or by phone, go to https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/on-line-tax-payments.
- Drop Box Location: Taxpayers can submit tax payments using the drop box located on the 4th Floor of the Ohio Building at 175 S. Main St. in downtown Akron during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any payments made through the drop box that creates an overage will be applied to the next tax bill.
- At banks that participate in the Regional Tax Collection System: A list of participating banks is included on the tax bill. Please be aware the bank branch must be located in Summit County. Please note that all participating banks do not accept cash payments. Cash payments can be made in person at our office. Please contact the bank directly for questions about accessibility.
The Tax Installment Program (TIP) is available to provide assistance to those who are unable to pay their bill in full by the due date. Homeowners who enroll in this program can avoid late payment penalties. To be eligible, all taxes and assessments must be current. The deadline to sign up for the Tax Installment Plan is February 28, 2025, also the last day to pay the first half of 2024 real estate taxes. Call (330) 643-2869 to enroll now.
The Fiscal Office continues to offer various programs to assist homeowners with delinquent taxes. If you have fallen delinquent, please call our office for more information at (330) 643- 2600.
Taxpayers who do not agree with our valuation of their property have the opportunity to file a complaint with the Board of Revision. Complaint forms (DTE 1) are required to be signed, dated, and notarized. Submissions are accepted from January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025. Complaint forms can be mailed to the Summit County Fiscal Office, 175 S. Main Street, Room 302, Akron, OH 44308, or our satellite office at Summit County Board of Revision, 1180 South Main St., Suite 250, Akron, OH 44301. Submissions are required by law to be postmarked on or before Monday, March 31, 2025. You can obtain a complaint form (DTE 1) by calling (330) 926- 2559 or (330) 643-2636, by email at BOR@summitoh.net, or by visiting our website at http://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net and choosing the Board of Revision Complaint link on our home page.
Ohio law states that it is the responsibility of the property owner to obtain and pay their tax bill on time. To request a copy of your tax bill, please call (330) 643-2588. Tax bills can also be downloaded from our website at http://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net.
