Akron, Ohio – Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, reminds property owners that the Board of Revision will accept complaints against the valuation of real estate beginning January 1, 2025. The deadline to file a complaint form (Form DTE 1) is March 31, 2025.
Property owners who disagree with the county valuation of their real estate can file a complaint with the Board of Revision. When a complaint is filed, the Board of Revision will hold a hearing, consider testimony or evidence provided, and decide whether an adjustment should be made to the property valuation. The board does not hear complaints regarding real estate taxes.
Beginning January 1, 2025, property owners can obtain a complaint form (Form DTE 1) by calling (330) 926-2559, emailing BOR@summitoh.net, or by visiting
https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/board-of-revision-complaint.
Complaint forms (Form DTE 1) must be signed, dated, and notarized. Submissions must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2025, as required by law. Complaint forms and evidence can be hand-delivered Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. or mailed to Summit County Board of Revision, 1180 S. Main St., Suite 250, Akron, Ohio 44301.
Additionally, complaint forms (Form DTE 1) may be submitted electronically using the Smartfile system at https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/board-of-revision-complaint. Upon submission, users will receive confirmation that their complaint was sent to the Board of Revision. Electronic submissions are not subject to the notary requirement but must be submitted by March 31, 2025. Evidence can be uploaded to Smartfile at the time of filing or submitted in person or by U.S. Mail.
Board of Revision members are the Fiscal Officer, the County Executive, the County Clerk of Courts, or their representatives.
