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1. What is the "non-business credit" on my tax bill?

The reduction on any property classed as agricultural or residential was formerly known as the 10% Rollback and is now known as the "Non-Business Credit". However, this will no longer be a full 10% reduction since rollbacks will no longer apply to new levies that are enacted after the August 2013 election.

2. What is the "owner occupancy credit?"

This reduction was formerly known as the 2.5% rollback for those taxpayers who own and occupy their home as of January 1 of the tax year in which they apply and is now known as the “owner occupancy credit”.

3. What should I do if I can't find my property tax bill?

Call the Treasurer's Office at 330-740-2460 to verify the amount due. Write the parcel number of your property on your check or money order when you send your payment. The parcel number is a 12-digit number that identifies your property. Mail your payment to Mahoning County Treasurer at:
120 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

You also may have a new bill printed if you pay in person at the Treasurer's Office, which is in the Mahoning County Courthouse. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

4. Do I have to pay my real estate tax bill in person?

No. Checks or money orders may be mailed to the Treasurer's Office at:
120 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44503

Any payment that is postmarked on or before the due date will be accepted as on-time. Payments also may be made using credit cards and a service called Official Payments. Instructions on paying with a credit card are on the back side of property tax bills.

5. Who do I contact about property tax bills?

All questions concerning you property tax bills need to be addressed by the Treasurer’s Office. View their contact information.

6. What happens if I don't pay the full amount of property taxes by the due date?

By state law, a 10% penalty on the balance will be assessed after the due date. Past-due taxes also may lead to interest charges and inclusion of the property in the Treasurer's next negotiated tax lien certificate sale.

7. I own more than 1 piece of property. May I write 1 check for the total amount of taxes?

Yes, but please provide the parcel numbers of all properties with your payment. Write the parcel numbers on the memo line of your check, or enclose a note with your parcel numbers on it.