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Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that second half 2025 real estate tax bills will be mailed beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Bills are being mailed later than in previous years due to recent changes required under Ohio law, however, property taxes will remain due in July.
The delay is a result of recent changes enacted by the Ohio General Assembly under House Bill 186, which creates an Inflation Cap Credit adjustment for taxpayers who reside in certain school districts which are on the 20-mill floor or joint vocational school districts that are on the 2-mill floor. This change required the Ohio Department of Taxation to perform a one-time recalculation of affected tax rates. Additional time was also required to update the county software systems to ensure accurate application of the credit.
“Residents should know that this delay is the result of changes mandated under state law and is not unique to Summit County,” said Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise. “I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of my employees and our software vendor, whose efforts made it possible to complete these updates and maintain a July due date for taxpayers.”
While implementation of the law delayed tax bill production, the Inflation Cap Credit is expected to have a minimal overall impact on property taxes in Summit County. Eligible taxpayers may receive a credit under the new law; however, the adjustment is not expected to result in significant changes to most tax bills.
Based on current information, the school districts impacted include Barberton City School District, Coventry Local School District, Green Local School District, Highland Local School District, Northwest Local School District, Revere Local School District, Springfield Local School District, Stow City School District, and Woodridge Local School District. The joint vocational school districts include Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Medina County Career Center, Portage Lakes Career Center, and RD Drage Career Technical Center.
Eligible taxpayers will see the Inflation Cap Credit identified on their second half tax bills as well as their online property record card, which is available through the Summit County Fiscal Office website.
The closing date for payment will be Friday, July 31, 2026, 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.
1. In-person: Payments can be made in person at the Summit County Fiscal Office, Treasurer Division, 1st floor of the PNC Center, 1 Cascade Plaza, Akron, OH 44308. Office hours are 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
2. By mail: Mailed payments must be U.S. postmarked by July 31, 2026, 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. 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, and the parcel must be owner-occupied. The deadline to sign up for the Tax Installment Plan is July 31, 2026, also the last day to pay second half 2025 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.
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.
