Summit County Fiscal Office

Contact: Caroline Licata

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(330) 643-8472

AKRON, OHIO, January 17, 2023 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2022 real estate tax bills will be mailed beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Property owners are encouraged to take advantage of our online and phone payment system and utilize the e-check payment option, which requires a flat rate service fee of $1.

The closing date for payment will be Friday, February 24, 2023, with the exception of military personnel. Property taxes are deferred for military reservists who are on active duty. Applications can be obtained by calling 330-643-2641 or visiting our website at http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net.

There are several convenient ways for property owners to make payment.

1. In-person: Payments can be made in-person at the Summit County Fiscal Office, Treasurer Division, 3rd floor of the Ohio Building, 175 S. Main St., Akron 44308. Office hours are 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
2. By mail: Mailed payments must be U.S. postmarked by February 24, 2023, to avoid the statutory 10% penalty for late payment. A private meter is not valid for establishing the date of payment.
3. Online or by phone: Tax bills can be paid online or by phone through a secure payment service provided by ACI Payments, Inc. Taxpayers will need their parcel number on hand. A nominal service fee will be charged by ACI Payments, Inc. if paying via debit or credit card, or a $1 fee if paying via electronic check. To pay taxes online or by phone, go to https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/on-line-tax-payments.
4. Drop Box Location: Taxpayers can submit tax payments by using the drop box located on the 4th Floor of the Ohio Building at 175 S. Main St. in downtown Akron during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any payments made through the drop box that create an overage will be applied to the next tax bill.
5. At banks that participate in the Regional Tax Collection System: A list of participating banks is included on the tax bill. Please be aware the bank branch must be located in Summit County. Please note that all participating banks do not accept cash payments. Cash payments can be made in person at our office. Please contact the bank directly for questions about accessibility

The Tax Installment Program (TIP) is available to provide assistance to those who are unable to pay their bill in full by the due date. Homeowners who enroll in this program can avoid late payment penalties. To be eligible, all taxes and assessments must be current. The deadline to sign up for the Tax Installment Plan is February 24, 2023, also the last day to pay first half 2022 real estate taxes. Call 330-643-2869 to enroll now. The Fiscal Office continues to offer various programs to assist homeowners with delinquent taxes. If you have fallen delinquent, please call our office for more information at 330-643-2600.

Taxpayers who do not agree with our valuation of their property have the opportunity to file a complaint with the Board of Revision. Complaint forms (DTE 1) are required to be signed, dated, and notarized. Submissions are accepted from January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023. Complaint forms can be mailed to the Summit County Fiscal Office, 175 S. Main Street, Room 302, Akron, OH 44308 or our satellite office at Summit County Board of Revision, 1180 South Main St., Suite 250, Akron, OH 44301. Submissions are required by law to be postmarked on or before Friday, March 31, 2023. You can obtain a complaint form (DTE 1) by calling 330-926-2559 or 330-643-2636, by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by visiting our website at http://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net and choosing the Board of Revision Complaint link on our home page.

Ohio law states that it is the responsibility of the property owner to obtain and pay their tax bill on time. To request a copy of your tax bill, please call 330-643-2588. Tax bills can also be downloaded from our website at http://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net.