Summit County Fiscal Office

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds homeowners that the deadline for filing an application for the Owner-Occupancy Tax Reduction and Homestead Exemption for tax year 2014 is Monday, June 1, 2015. These property tax reductions provide a significant savings to property owners in Summit County.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that she will return $4,644,900 in tax dollars to local taxing authorities. School districts are the major benefactor of the refund, receiving a total of $2,986,840.99. The money is a credit of the Real Estate Assessment Fund and will be distributed in early May.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds property owners that the deadline to file a complaint form (DTE-1) against the valuation of real property is Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that the homestead exemption is available to provide property tax relief to those who qualify. The homestead exemption is a valuable tax reduction offering Summit County homeowners an average savings of $535 per year. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2015.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that first half 2014 real estate taxes are due on Friday, February 20, 2015, 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 Military Assistance tax program.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds dog owners that the statutory deadline to purchase a 2015 dog license is Saturday, January 31, 2015. Since the deadline falls on a weekend, dog owners may purchase a license without penalty through Monday, February 2, 2015. Citizens who fail to renew their dog license by the deadline will be required to pay an $18 late fee.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2014 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Friday, January 16, 2015.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has earned the Distinguished County Auditor Award from the County Auditor’s Association of Ohio (CAAO). The award recognizes County Auditors and Fiscal Officers who, during their term, have completed more than 100 hours of continued education. Fiscal Officer Scalise has completed 131 hours.

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 January 1, 2015. The deadline to file a complaint form (DTE 1) is March 31, 2015.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has once again been awarded to the County of Summit by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced a third billing for parcels that have delinquent taxes. The tax bills will be mailed beginning Tuesday, October 21, 2014 as a courtesy to our taxpayers.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is searching for owners of over $1.3 million in county unclaimed funds. The Fiscal Office will host an unclaimed funds information table at participating Acme Fresh Markets during the last two weeks of October. Staff will be on-hand to search for citizens’ names in the unclaimed funds database and assist with filing a claim to recover monies owed to them.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that her office will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the City of Barberton Active Adult Center, 500 W. Hopocan Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 MAP IT. Citizens may visit anytime between 1 and 8 p.m. to meet individually with a county appraiser.

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE puts Summit County in lead for consumer protection of county unclaimed funds

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to property owners who have sustained damage in the wake of the recent storm. Fiscal Officer Scalise’s office is taking the necessary steps to provide property owners the ability to file an Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Property (Form DTE 26), pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §319.38.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that the 2014 sexennial reappraisal has concluded and new property value notices will be mailed to owner-occupied, residential property owners beginning Monday, August 18, 2014. During the sexennial reappraisal, county appraisers physically visited and evaluated every parcel in the county. Summit County has approximately 270,000 parcels.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that second half 2013 real estate taxes are due on Friday, July 18, 2014, 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 Military Assistance.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced second half 2013 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Monday, June 9, 2014.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to property owners who have sustained damage in the wake of the recent storm. Fiscal Officer Scalise’s office is taking the necessary steps to provide property owners the ability to file an Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Property (Form DTE 26), pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §319.38.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced today that the deadline for filing an application for Homestead Exemption and the 2.5% Tax Reduction for tax year 2014 is Monday, June 2, 2014. Real estate taxes are one year in arrears.