AUDITOR
TAX LEVIES + VALUATIONS

The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office has prepared the Tax FAQs for tax year 2024, collection year 2025.

The Tax FAQs list tax rates and valuations by political subdivision. This document is a useful tool for stakeholders interested in tax rates and valuations. Here are some commonly interested stakeholders:

  • Government Entities or Political Subdivisions: They rely on tax revenues for funding essential public services and programs.  The information is helpful to them for budgeting and planning.  Political subdivisions include schools, townships, villages, cities, and the county, as well as certain boards or agencies.  The information in the Tax FAQs is often replicated in reports.
  • Taxpayers (Individuals and Businesses): Individuals and businesses pay taxes based on rates and valuations. They, too, appreciate aggregate information for budgeting and planning purposes.  Property owners are particularly concerned with property tax rates and valuations. They participate in the Board of Revision process or informal processes.
  • Real Estate Professionals (Appraisers, Brokers, and Agents): Real estate appraisers and other professionals rely on rate information for their work.
  • Accountants and Tax Advisors: Tax professionals help clients navigate the complexities of tax information.
  • Investors: Investors, particularly those involved in real estate, may be interested in tax rates and valuations because they directly affect the return on investment being sought.