Treasurer
NEW SECURITY FEATURE TO BE ADDED TO PAYMENT PORTAL! See Payment Portal Tab
New tax year, 2024 pay 2025, information will NOT be available until Jan 2025
Main Office Hours 8:00-4:30 Mon-Fri
The Office will be closed Monday October 14th for Columbus Day.
Drive Thru Express is CLOSED until Feb. 2025
Delinquent Notices
Delinquent notices have been mailed and emailed to taxpayers with outstanding balances from the 2023 tax year collection.. Payment plans or payoffs are required by Oct 25, 2024 to avoid publication of delinquent property owners.
Past due amounts and online bills can be accessed on the AUDITOR’S WEBSITE
New Delinquent Plans
New Delinquent plans for overdue balances will be available September 5, 2024 thru December 11, 2024. Down payments and appointments will be required. Call 440-350-2473.
Property Search Guidelines to Find your Bill:
- You can find copies of your bill on the Auditor’s website by conducting a property search
- Please fill in only one field when searching i.e. Parcel ID, Last Name, or Address
- Use CAPITAL LETTERS and NO dashes
- Tax summary updates nightly.
- Tax bills updated monthly (may be different than tax summary)
Ways to pay:
- Pay electronically via our Payment Portal
- NO Cost Semiannual or Annual Auto Pay form required
- Submit payments in our Drop Box, conveniently located in our parking lot
- Drop off payments via seasonal Drive Thru Express, no credit/debit cards
- Mail check payments to: Lake County Treasurer, 105 Main St., Painesville, OH 44077
- Visit our main office at 105 Main St., C102, Painesville, OH 44077 8:00-4:30 Mon-Fri
New 12 Month Pre Payment Budget Plan starting August 2024
- Manual coupon payment GUIDELINE
- Monthly auto pay on the 5th of every month
- July bill must be paid in full to start
- Call 440-350-2516
- Current escrow pre-pay plans will convert automatically
Latest News
Treasurer Resources
| Name | Job Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criswell, Erin | Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2517 | [email protected] |
| Della-Serra, Brittany | Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2472 | [email protected] |
| Falkenberg, Sherri | Chief Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2540 | [email protected] |
| Gumm, Lori | Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2477 | [email protected] |
| Nicholson, Katie | Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2519 | [email protected] |
| Nolen, Sally | Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2515 | [email protected] |
| Payne, Joyce | Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2518 | [email protected] |
| Potter, Karen | Deputy Treasurer | 440-350-2473 | [email protected] |
| Zuren, Michael | Treasurer | 440-350-2480 | [email protected] |
| Title | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change / Correction of Mailing Address | Change/ Correction of Mailing Address | |
| Claim for Tax Refund | Claim for Tax Refund | |
| Military Tax Deferment Form | Military Tax Deferment Form | |
| Remission of Penalty | ||
| Remission of Penalty Form R.C. 5715.39 | Remission of Penalty Form R.C. 5715.39 | |
| Semi Auto Pay | Semi Auto Pay | |
| Tax Prorations | Request for Pro-Rated Taxes |
- What is the Automatic Payment Plan?
It is an automatic method of paying your real estate tax bill. It is similar to direct deposit of social security checks or payroll checks, except the APP pays your real estate tax bill by debiting your checking or savings account.
- Will it cost me anything to sign up for this payment service?
No. There is no charge for this service to the taxpayer.
- What are the benefits of paying with the APP?
It is a convenient, easy way to pay your tax bill without taking the time or trouble to write and record a personal check, find an envelope and stamp, and mail the payment. It is an automatic way to pay your bill when you are out of town.
- I am currently participating in another payment service program, can I continue to use this other service to pay my real estate tax bill?
No. You will need to cancel that service and complete the attached authorization form.
- How do I sign-up?
Complete the attached Authorization Agreement Form. If bills are going to be paid out of your checking account, attach a voided check. Mail completed form to: Lake County Treasurer’s Office, Attn: David Blanock 105 Main Street Painesville, OH 44077-0490
How will I be notified of my bill amount and when my checking or savings account will be automatically debited?
After you return the authorization form to the Lake County Treasurer’s Office and your banking information is confirmed accurate, you will be notified by mail. The message on your bill will read: “NOTICE: THIS BILL IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR RECORDS AND REQUIRES NO PAYMENT. A CHARGE OF (Amt due) WILL BE SENT TO YOUR BANK ON (The Due Date).”
- If I have a credit on my account, will I be reimbursed through the APP?
No. The credit will be applied to your real estate taxes on future billings. If you have a large credit that will take time to be absorbed through future billings, call a Lake County Treasurer’s Office representative for a possible refund. The message on your bill will read: “NOTICE: THIS BILL IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR RECORDS AND REQUIRES NO PAYMENT. YOUR ACCOUNT HAS A CREDIT BALANCE. NO CHARGE WILL BE SENT TO YOUR – BANK.”
- How will I know that my bill has been paid?
Your real estate tax payment will be reflected as a separate item on your checking or savings account statement.
- Who do I contact if I disagree with the amount of my real estate tax bill and wish to put a hold on the APP until further research?
Call Lake County Treasurer’s Office at (440)350-2516, (440)918-2516 or (440)298-3334 Ext. 2516 no later than five days prior to the due date. A billing representative will assist you. Let the clerk know you are on the APP and would like to put a hold on the payment.
- If I am moving and or selling my home, will my Final Bill be paid through the APP service?
No “Final Bills” will be considered in the APP. This will avoid problems that arise when a bank account has been closed prior to the due date or duplicate payments are made by the Title Company or customer.
If you are selling your home and wish to continue the APP service for payment on your taxes for your new home, a new authorization agreement form would need to be completed.
- What happens if I change banks or close my account?
As soon as you know that you will be changing or closing your account, contact the Lake county Treasurer’s Office. If you wish to continue paying by the APP, an authorization form for your new bank account must be completed.
- Can I continue the APP service if the funds are not on deposit in my account on the designated day the APP is executed?
The service for APP will be terminated effective when the funds become insufficient. The customer will be liable for any expenses incurred by the Lake County Treasurer’s Office.
- Did your mailing address change?
| Title | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
| E-Statement Sign-up | Sign up to receive your real estate tax bill via email | https://lakecountyohio.smartpayworks.com/ |
| Public Records | https://www.lakecountyohiorecorder.com/ | |
| Real Property and Tax Information | https://auditor.lakecountyohio.gov/search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=realprop | |
| State of Ohio Unclaimed Funds | https://www.com.ohio.gov/unfd/ |