Government Brief: Summit County Property Taxes Due July 15

The Summit County Fiscal office reminds taxpayers that the second half 2010 Real Estate tax deadline is Friday, July 15, 2011. 

Taxes can be paid at the Summit County Fiscal Office on the third floor of the Ohio Building in downtown Akron at 175 S. Main Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.

Payments that are mailed must be U.S. postmarked by July 15, 2011 to avoid late payment.

Taxes also can be paid at local banks through the county's Regional Tax Collection System. A list of participating banks is on the front of the tax bill.

There are options for residents who may not be able to pay their taxes on time.

Homeowners who are unable to pay second half in full can sign up for the Tax Installment Program. Taxes must be current; the deadline to sign up is Friday. Call 330-643-2678 for more information.

Military reservists currently on active duty do not have to pay real estate taxes on owner occupied property until they return home from duty. Families interested in the program should call 330-643-2600 for more information.

You can print out a copy of your bill on the county web site.