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Fairfield County Auditor Announces Dog License Information and Virtual Dog Show
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office will be accepting dog tag licensing applications and renewals December 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023. The office will be hosting a virtual dog show on its website during this time.
Press Release: November 17, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor Updates Real Estate Website to Include Tool Tutorials
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Real Estate website has been updated to include tutorials on how to use frequently accessed tools.
Press Release: October 24, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor’s Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Office Recognized as National Leader in GIS Services
The Fairfield County Auditor’s GIS Office is has been recognized both nationally and across the State of Ohio for their geographic information services.
Press Release: September 27, 2022
Budget Commission Meeting – February 6, 2023
The Budget Commission will meet on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in the County Auditor’s Conference Room at 108 N. High Street, Lancaster, Ohio.
Agenda / Meeting Notice / Minutes
Fairfield County Auditor’s Office Completes National Association of Counties High Performance Leadership Academy
Fairfield County Auditor Carri Brown is pleased to announce the completion of the National Association of Counties (NACO) High Performance Leadership Academy by 100% of Auditor’s Office 31 employees. The office is the first in the country to have 100% of employees graduate from the program.
Press Release: December 7, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor Announces 2022 Weights and Measures Excellence Awards
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce the first recipients of the annual Weights and Measures Excellence Awards. Five businesses throughout Fairfield County were recognized for their exemplary customer service, dedication to fairness in the marketplace, and excellent accuracy with Weights & Measures.
Press Release: November 7, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor Releases 2022 Year in Review Report
As a team, the County Auditor’s Office works hard to ensure high quality services at exceptional value to taxpayers. We foster financial sustainability, and we enhance the county’s reputation as a high-performing, learning, and caring organization. Our strategic plan is a result of a comprehensive examination of multiple processes, and it is encouraging to see the tremendous results in just one year. Along with multiple stakeholders, we are setting a strong foundation for the future.
Press Release: October 27, 2022
Fairfield County Accounting Staff Recognized for National Accounting Day
Over 50 Fairfield County financial and accounting staff were recognized for National Accounting Day during this morning’s Commission meeting. National Accounting Day takes place on November 10, 2022.
Press Release: October 25, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor’s Office Starts Map of the Month Series
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is introducing a Map of the Month series. This initiative will serve as a method of highlighting the GIS Office mapping skills by sharing unique maps of interest in Fairfield County. A new map will be featured each month.
Press Release: October 5, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor Updates Levy Estimator Tool for November 8 Election Levies
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of an updated tax levy estimator tool on the Auditor’s Real Estate website. A tutorial on how to use the updated online tool is attached.
Ballot Issue for the Pickerington Schools Board of Education – November 8, 2022
Notice about Soil Values
The Current Agricultural Use Value program provides tax relief on agricultural land by ensuring that qualified properties are appraised based on production capacity of the soil, as opposed to the land’s market value. Thus, value is dependent upon soil type, region, slope, and erosion factors of the land.
Fairfield County Auditor’s Office Releases Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report
Fairfield County Auditor, Dr. Carri Brown, announced today the release of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report for Fairfield County, Ohio. The reports cover the financial activity of the county through December 31, 2021.
Fairfield County Triennial Property Valuation occurs in 2022
PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE A VOICE IN THE PROCESS FOR ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce an online timeline of the Historic Beery House at 108 North High Street, the location of the Real Estate Assessment Offices.
Press Release: November 28, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor’s Office Releases Tentative Property Valuations and Announces Meetings to Review Valuations
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office has completed the state-mandated triennial review and updates for property valuations. By Ohio law, the Auditor’s Office is required to perform a triennial update to determine fair market value of real property.
Press Release: July 11, 2022
Hotel & Motel Lodging Tax Amendment
Coming Soon! Online option to file Hotel/Motel Operators Occupancy Tax. In the meantime, please use this form:
Hotel/Motel Operators Occupancy Tax Return
Press Release: March 16, 2022 | Fact Sheet
Effective April 1, 2022
Fairfield County Role of Appraisers
Auditor’s Office 1st Quarter Update
The Reappraisal Process Fact Sheet
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Fairfield County Auditor Announces Online Staff Directory
An online staff directory for the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is now available. The directory is part of an effort to increase ease of access to the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office staff. The directory contact information and a purpose statement for each department of the Auditor’s Office.
Press Release: March 18, 2022
Strategic Plan
Additional Community Input & Feedback Welcome
Press Release: January 5, 2022
Boystel Promoted to New Position with the County Engineer
Andy Boystel has had a long, productive career with the County Auditor’s Office. After more than 30 years of dedicated service and following relevant continuing education, Boystel is being promoted from Supervisor in the Mapping Room to GIS/Surveying Coordinator with the County Engineer.
Press Release: June 6, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor Releases Vendor License FAQ's
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to release a fact sheet documenting the County Auditor’s Office process for issuing a vendor’s license. This document answers frequently asked questions and outlines procedures for applying for a vendor’s license.
Press Release: April 18, 2022
[ Applying for a Vendor’s License – Frequently Asked Questions ]
Fairfield County Auditor Draws Awareness to On-line Property Tax Estimator
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of a property tax estimator tool on the Auditor’s Real Estate website. A tutorial on how to use the online tool is attached.
Press Release: March 28, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor Introduces Tax Levy Estimator
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of a tax levy estimator tool on the Auditor’s Real Estate website. A tutorial on how to use the online tool is attached.
Press Release: March 21, 2022
Fairfield County Auditor Releases Conveyance Fact Sheet
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to release a fact sheet documenting the Auditor’s Office procedures for the conveyance of property. This document answers frequently asked questions and outlines procedures for conveying property in Fairfield County.
Press Release: March 17, 2022
Conveyance Fact Sheet
New Electronic Filing Options
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is excited to announce the availability of new technology for the public. With e-recordings, or Simplifile, there is now an additional ability to submit, receive and process documents for recording through the Internet.
Press Release: October 28, 2021