Allen County property owners can expect their delayed second-half tax bills to arrive in the coming weeks with a new payment deadline of Aug. 12 due to changes under House Bill 186. Eligible taxpayers may receive an Inflation Cap Credit that will reduce certain school taxes, returning an estimated $3.6 million to Allen County property owners.
Allen County's second-half property tax bills have been delayed as officials implement changes required under House Bill 186 and the new Inflation Cap Credit. The payment deadline has been extended to Aug. 12 for this year, with tax bills expected to be mailed in mid-July.
The effort to place a constitutional amendment abolishing Ohio property taxes on the November ballot has fallen short of the required signatures, but organizers plan to continue their petition campaign.
The Putnam County Treasurer wants to remind property owners that first half taxes are due this week.
Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio’s new property tax reform will offer relief to property owners while maintaining funding for schools and local services, with changes taking effect later this year.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed five new laws aimed at reducing property taxes statewide, with homeowners potentially seeing relief beginning in 2026.
Superintendents across Allen County are sounding the alarm over rising property taxes and declining state support for public schools.
The Putnam County real estate taxes were mailed out on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, but there have been delays in those bills being delivered.