Cuyahoga County is Ohio's most populous county, home to 1.26 million residents with Cleveland as its county seat. The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer (formerly County Auditor) oversees property valuations, tax administration, and vital county services. The name 'Cuyahoga' comes from an Iroquois word meaning 'crooked river,' referring to the winding Cuyahoga River that flows through the county. As the heart of Greater Cleveland and the Cleveland-Akron-Canton Combined Statistical Area, Cuyahoga County manages over 511,000 property parcels and distributes more than $2.4 billion in tax revenue annually.
511,231
Property Parcels
$2.4B+
Annual Tax Revenue
105
Taxing Authorities
59
Municipalities
9 services
The Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer (formerly County Auditor) serves as the chief fiscal officer and tax administrator for Ohio's most populous county. The office maintains comprehensive property tax records for over 511,231 parcels, manages the county's financial operations, and oversees the distribution of more than $2.4 billion in annual tax revenue to 38 cities, 19 villages, 33 school districts, 9 library systems, and various county agencies.
The Department of Real Estate maintains complete and accurate historical records for all real estate transactions in Cuyahoga County. This includes property appraisals, tax records, ownership history, and collection of special assessments for public improvements. The office also prepares property tax duplicates for the first and second half collections, calculates tax refunds, and issues credits based on decisions from the Board of Revision, Tax Appeals Commission, and courts.
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Responsible for discovering, listing, and appraising all 511,231 parcels in Cuyahoga County. Ohio law requires a complete reappraisal every six years, a statistical update every three years, and annual assessments based on building permits from each municipality.
Comprises the County Treasurer, Prosecutor, and a Board Member. Audits annual tax budgets of 105 taxing authorities, determines tax rates, and distributes over $2.4 billion in annual tax receipts to schools, cities, libraries, and county agencies.
Issues approximately 240,000 vendor checks and 255,000 payroll payments annually. Handles W-2 forms, 1099 reporting, PERS contributions, and federal/state tax withholdings for all county employees.
Analyzes financial issues, prepares capital and operational budgets, identifies revenue sources, oversees performance metrics, manages debt, and communicates the county's financial plans to the public.
Homestead Exemption
Qualifying seniors (65+) and permanently disabled homeowners can exempt up to $25,000 of their home's market value from all local property taxes. Approximately 88,000 homeowners in Cuyahoga County currently benefit from this program.
Disabled Veterans Exemption
Veterans with service-connected disabilities may qualify for additional property tax exemptions based on their disability rating.
Owner Occupancy Credit
A 2.5% rollback credit applied to the gross tax for owner-occupied residential properties.
Cleveland serves as the county seat and largest city in Cuyahoga County. The county is crossed by the Cuyahoga River, which gives it its name - "Cuyahoga" is an Iroquois word meaning "crooked river." As the heart of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area and the Cleveland-Akron-Canton Combined Statistical Area, Cuyahoga County is Ohio's most populous county with over 1.27 million residents.
The land that became Cuyahoga County was once part of the French colony of New France, ceded to Great Britain in 1763 and later becoming part of the Quebec Territory. The Connecticut Western Reserve was established in the early 1790s and purchased by the Connecticut Land Company in 1795. A year later, General Moses Cleaveland founded the city that bears his name near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River.
Today, Cuyahoga County encompasses 59 municipalities including 38 cities and 19 villages, served by 33 school districts and 9 library systems. The Fiscal Officer's office plays a critical role in maintaining fiscal transparency and ensuring fair property tax administration across this diverse metropolitan region.
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