• First Half: February 12th
• Second Half: June 21st

Where is your Office located?

Answer:  We are located at 1 North Main Street in the Court House, first floor.  We have a drop box on the high street entrance.

I received my tax bill in the mail.  It is supposed to be paid by my bank.  What do I do?

Answer: This commonly happens if you have recently refinanced or have in any way changed the information on your tax bill. We suggest you immediately forward the tax bill to your lender.  To correct our records, please forward in writing the name of your lender, their address and your loan number.

I received a bill for property I just sold.  What should I do?

Answer:   Normally at the time of closing, taxes are pro-rated to the new owner and seller is no longer responsible for the payment of any further taxes.  Please forward the bill to the new owner OR contact our office so that we can prepare another bill to be sent to the responsible taxpayer.

I have received a bill for property I just purchased and I noticed the bill states it is for last year.  Am I responsible for the payment of these taxes?

Answer:   In the State of Ohio, real estate taxes are collected one year behind.  Therefore, in 2001 we collect for 2000 and in 2002 we collect for 2001, etc.  You will need to check your closing statement or with your closing agent to determine if you are to pay this bill but normally taxes are pro-rated to the new owner at the time of the sale.  Any tax that comes due after your purchase date, then becomes your liability to pay.

I didn’t receive a tax bill, what should I do?

Answer:   It is the taxpayer’s responsibility to notify the Treasurer’s Office of any address change for billing purposes.  Please inform our office in writing (P.O. box 675, London, Ohio 43140), or by fax at 740-845-1775.     Tax bill are always mailed in January and May.  Please contact our office immediately if you do not receive your tax statement.

How are my real estate taxes calculated?

Answer:   As required by the Ohio Revised Code, the Auditor’s office establishes a market value for all properties in Madison County.The full year real estate tax is then computed by first multiplying the assessed value (35% of the market value) by the total tax rate of the district in which the property is located.  This gross tax is then multiplied by the district reduction factor (either residential/agricultural OR commercial/industrial) to determine the reduction credit.  The reduction credit is subtracted from the gross tax giving you the net tax amount. All Properties receive a 10% credit from the net amount. Owner occupied property is eligible for an additional 2 ½ % credit on the assessed value of the home and the home site (up to one acre). Taxpayers eligible for the homestead exemption, (application can be obtained at the County Auditor’s Office), will have an additional credit. The net tax, minus all credits and plus any special assessments, is the balance owed for the full year.

If I mail my tax payment on the due date, is it going to be late?

Answer:   No.  The Ohio Revised Code states that the Postmark or Postal Cancellation of the due date is considered to be timely paid.  A private metered date of the due date is not sufficient.  We are required to use the US Postal Cancellation date.

How do you calculate the penalty on late payments?

Answer:   After the first half due date, 10% of the unpaid current tax is added as penalty.  If payment is received within 10 days of the due date, 5% of the penalty is removed. After the second half due date, 10% of any unpaid current tax/penalty is added as penalty.  If payment is received within 10 days of the due date, 5% of the penalty is removed. On July 1 of each year, interest as mandated by State Law (refer to tax rate sheet) is charged only on the prior taxes due. On December 1 of each year, the balance of interest is charged against the total amount due.

What happens if I do not pay my real estate taxes?

Answer:   If the taxes are not paid and has just gone delinquent, your name will appear in the Delinquent  Tax List that is published in the local paper.  If the taxes are not paid by next June, It is certified To the County Prosecutor to start foreclosure action.

Can I pay my taxes with a credit card?

Answer:   No.

When are taxes due?

Answer:   The actual payment date changes from year to year but the first half is usually due the mid part of February and the second half is due the mid part of June.

Where To Get Answers:

• Valuation Information - County Auditor  740-852-9717
• Payment Information - County Treasurer  740-852-1936
• Missing/Lost Tax Bill - County Treasurer  740-852-1936
• Special Assessments - County Auditor  740-852-9717
• Homestead Exemption - County Auditor  740-852-9717
• C.A.U.V. - County Auditor  740-852-9717

Valuation Complaints 

According the Ohio Revised Code Section 323.13, complaints must be filed after Jan. 1st but no later than March 31st with the county Auditor.

Questions About Valuations:

Call the Madison County Auditor at 740-852-9717.

Questions about Payment of Taxes:

Call the Madison County Treasurer at 740-852-1936 or 1-877-454-3309 (within Madison County)

Make checks payable to:  William M. Stidham or Madison County Treasurer.  Office Hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.  The Treasurer’s Office is located on the first floor of the Madison County Court House, 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140.
 If the amount of the tax bill is not paid or, if mailed, is not postmarked with the Post Office cancellation on or before the due date, a penalty and possible interest will be added to the amount due pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 323..123

The Treasurer’s Office makes every effort to mail all tax bills to the party responsible for payment.  It is the obligation of the taxpayer to obtain the property bill(s) if not received in the mail.  Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse your failure to pay, nor does it relieve a taxpayer of the mandatory penalty  and/or interest imposed by law.

Please notify the Treasurer’s Office of any change in mailing address.  There is a space provided for this purpose on your return envelope.

Remember to read the important information on the reverse side of your tax bill.

Delinquent Payment Plans are available.  Your delinquent balance can be paid off in installments while keeping your current tax paid.  Please contact our office for additional information.

Mailed Payments:

Please mail your payments early!  Closing date with correct names and addresses.  Failure to receive a bill does not excuse failure or delay in payment of your taxes.

Please Examine Your Bills:

Please return wrongfully sent and provide us with correct names and addresses.  Failure to  receive a bill does not excuse failure or delay in payment of your taxes. 

Delinquent Payment Plan:

We are able to offer plans to help with the payment of your delinquent taxes.  Contact the Treasurer’s Office for complete details.

Senior Citizens:

Applications for this exemption can be obtained from the County Auditor’s Office.  You may qualify for the Homestead Exemption if:

1.  You are 65 or older or are permanently disabled.

2.  You are a surviving spouse between 59 and 64 whose property was already receiving the exemption.

3.  You own and live in the residence receiving the exemption.

4.  Make application for exemption by 1st Monday in June.