Contact: Sarah Hegnauer
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .(330) 643-8472 Akron, Ohio, December 28, 2018 – Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers that the Board of Revision will be accepting complaints against the valuation of their real estate beginning Tuesday, January 1, 2019. The deadline to file a complaint form (Form DTE 1) is Monday, April 1, 2019.
The Summit County Board of Revision reviews complaints about property values. Taxpayers who do not agree with the valuation of their property have the opportunity to 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 issue a decision on whether an adjustment should be made to the property valuation. The board does not hear complaints regarding real estate taxes.
Complaint forms (Form DTE 1) can be filed by the property owner and must be signed, dated and notarized. Submissions are required by law to be postmarked on or before Monday, April 1, 2019. Complaint forms can be hand delivered by 4 p.m. or mailed to the Summit County Fiscal Office, 175 S. Main Street, Room 302, Akron, Ohio 44308 or to our satellite location at Summit County Board of Revision, 1180 S. Main St., Suite 250, Akron, Ohio 44301.
Complaint forms (Form DTE 1) can also be submitted electronically on our website at http://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net. The new online filing system provides many benefits, including convenience and accuracy. Upon submission, users will have confirmation that their complaint was received by the Board of Revision. Electronic submissions are not subject to the notary requirement, but must be submitted by Monday, April 1, 2019.
Property owners may obtain a complaint form (Form DTE 1) by calling 330-643-2631 or by visiting our website at http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net and choosing the Board of Revision Complaint link on our home page.
Board of Revision members are the Fiscal Officer, the County Executive, the County Clerk of Courts and /or their representatives.
