Property Tax Notices
OFFICIAL NOTICES
IMPORTANT OFFICIAL NOTICE FROM MICHAEL ZUREN, LAKE COUNTY TREASURER
- Last day for payment of First Half 2025 Real Estate Taxes is Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- United States Postal Service Postmark is acceptable
- A 10% penalty will be charged in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code
- In addition, interest is charged twice yearly on certified unpaid balances
- Failure to receive a bill will not avoid such penalties and interest (ORC 323.13)
- If you have not received a tax bill, please contact the Lake County Treasurer’s Office 440-350-2516
Every effort is made to see that you receive your tax bills; however, Section 323.13 of the Ohio Revised Code provides that the property owner is responsible for payments (plus any penalties and interest) even if you do not receive your bill. Please call us at once if you do not receive your bill by Feb 1st and July 1st each year. 440-350-2516. Newly calculated bills (annual statements) are available online once they are calculated by the Auditor each January.
5 Property Tax Reform Bills Signed Friday 12/19/25
Ohio House Bills 186,335,124,129,& 309
- The adjustments happen over the next 3 years with the 1st one affecting the July 2026 bill
- Applicable credits or reductions will be listed on your July 2026 bill
- Residential, agricultural and most business properties qualify without needing to submit an application
- Contact your mortgage company once credits are visible on your property tax bill to see how this will affect your escrow/mortgage payment
- More detailed information can be found www.legislature.ohio.gov
Board of Revision filing for 2025 pay 2026 is now open until March 31, 2026
Applications to appeal your value via the Auditor’s Board of Revision is open each year from Jan 1st thru March 31st. Please visit the Auditor’s website for more information