602-7th Street, Room 103
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Office Hours 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
Phone: 740.355.8264
 

Announcement:

As a result of recently enacted legislation by the Ohio Legislature (House Bill 186), the issuance of second-half real property tax bills have been delayed throughout the State of Ohio. County auditors are working to implement the changes required by the new law and update their computer systems to accurately calculate and apply the new property tax credits.

The due date for Scioto County 2nd half real estate tax bills is now August 20.

HB 186 created the “Inflation Cap Credit.” This credit was applied to all qualifying school district tax levies, as prescribed by law. There will be a separate line on your tax bill labeled “Inflation Cap Credit” showing the amount of reduction applied to your bill. This credit is calculated using parcel specific information. Because every parcel is different, the credit amount will vary from parcel to parcel.

If you paid your second half property tax bill before the Inflation Cap Credit was applied, you do not need to take any action. Any overpayment resulting from the credit will automatically carry forward and be applied toward the next first half tax bill.

Scioto County Auditor's Office Announces Completion of Triennial Update

The Scioto County Auditor's Office has completed its regularly scheduled triennial update, as required by Ohio law, to ensure county property records remain accurate, equitable, and reflective of current market conditions.
The triennial update is conducted every three years and involves a systematic review and adjustment of property values across the county. The purpose of this process is to promote fairness and consistency among property owners while maintaining compliance with state requirements.
The Auditor's Office completed the update using recognized appraisal standards, statistical analysis, and market data. This process does not involve a physical inspection of every property. Instead, values are determined based on recent sales information, market trends, and other relevant data to ensure uniform and accurate assessments.
The Ohio Department of Taxation requires counties to maintain an acceptable assessment ratio between 90% and 110% of market value, based on sales over the prior three years. Due to rising real estate prices during this period, meeting the minimum threshold stipulated by the state has resulted in an average property value increase of approximately 26.4% countywide.
The Auditor's Office submitted tentative property values to the Ohio Department of Taxation for review. Those values were rejected by the Department and required resubmission using values deemed sufficient for approval. Following approval by the Department of Taxation (DTE), tax calculations were finalized, and property tax bills have now been mailed.
Property owners are also reminded that Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) pricing is adjusted during a triennial year. CAUV values and rates are set by the Ohio Department of Taxation, not the Scioto County Auditor's Office.
The Auditor's Office encourages all property owners to review their tax notices carefully. Property owners who believe their market value is incorrect may file a complaint form with the Auditor's Office, including any supporting evidence that demonstrates the value is inaccurate.

For additional information or assistance, property owners are encouraged to contact the Scioto County Auditor's Office directly.