Tax bills are sent to each owner semi-annually. Statewide there are over 200,000 manufactured homes on the tax lists. The County Auditor, as an agent for the Ohio Department of Taxation, is responsible for administering the Tangible Personal Property Tax laws. Generally speaking, anyone in business in Ohio is subject to tangible personal property tax on equipment, furniture, fixtures and inventory used in business. The Tangible Personal Property Tax is distributed back to the local taxing districts in the same manner as real estate taxes.
Personal property is assessed from tax returns which are required to be filed.
Licensing The Auditor's office is the focal point in the county for issuance of licenses for dogs, kennels, vendors and cigarettes. Dog Licenses comprise the largest number of licenses sold. The annual dog registration is a service designed to benefit the animal, its owner and the community. A penalty shall be assessed if a dog license is not secured on or before January 31, or within 30 days after the dog becomes 3 months of age or is brought from outside the state. You may also purchase them at many other locations throughout the county.