Category: Summit County

HHW Recycling Center opening June 4th

Summit County residents can bring household hazardous waste from their homes for proper handling. This service is for Summit County residents only. Click here...

Summit County Homestead Exemption

Homeowners in Summit County who are 65 or older, or those who are totally and permanently disabled at any age, may be eligible for...

Summit County Public Health: Stress on Children

Parents: Sudden changes in routine, as well as being home all the time can be hard for children. Signs of stress include: - Excessive worry or...

REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Extended

UPDATE - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline by a year. The new...

County Provides Additional Small Business Grant Funding

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council have approved additional funding for the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program....

County, City Fund Minority Contractor Capital Access Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, May 11, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will introduce legislation authorizing funds for the Development Finance Authority’s (DFA) newly created...

Summit County Traffic Advisory – I271 in Boston Township

Interstate 271 in Boston Township (Wednesday, May 6 – until further notice) Beginning Wednesday, May 6, I-271 between Hines Hill Rd. and Boston Mills Rd. will...

Summit County Probate Court Guidelines

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Probate Court continues to remain open with the following guidelines: The staff remains divided into two working groups...

Hudson Girl Scout Supports Refugees with Toiletry Kits

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Gabi Shainoff, a student at Hudson Middle School and a Girl Scout, recently completed a collection of toiletry items for refugees arriving...

Fiscal Officer Scalise offers Relief to Taxpayers during National Emergency

News Release: Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to offer relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) national emergency. The Tax...

County Executive Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is urging county residents to be on the lookout for a growing number of COVID-19 scams. The...

Updates to Summit County Continuity of Services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On March 22, 2020, the Ohio Department of Health issued a statewide Stay At Home order. Per the order, county services and...

Summit County Board of Elections now located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening to be held July 15...

The Summit County Board of Elections is now operating in its new home located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. in Akron. Voters, candidates and...

County Executive Shapiro Announces “Dog Days of Summer” Adoption Promotion

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Dog Days of Summer are here and in Summit County, we are feeling the heat! But nothing cools down a hot...

Second Half 2024 Real Estate Tax Bills in the Mail — Due July 18, 2025

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, has announced that  second half 2024 real estate tax bills will be...

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro Testifies in Opposition to HB 309 and HB 335

June 11, 2025 — Today, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro provided detailed testimony before the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee opposing House Bills...

Summit County Executive, Prosecutor, Sheriff host Outsmart the Scam event

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Sheriff Kandy Fatheree, and County Councilwoman Bethany McKenney, are holding an “Outsmart the Scam Workshop” on...