Frequently Asked Questions

1. When are property taxes due?

In general, real estate taxes are due once in March and once in August.   Manufactured home taxes are due once in March and once in July.   The specific due dates vary annually.  Please refer to your bill for the actual due dates or view them on our Home Page.

We honor the postmark date for mailed payments.

Tax bills are generally mailed to taxpayers by the end of January and again by the end of June each year.  If you do not receive your bill, please contact our office at 330-675-2436 and we will send you a duplicate.

2. What are the office hours?

The Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for holidays.  We do NOT close for lunch.

3. Where is the Treasurer’s Office located?

The Treasurer’s Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Trumbull County Administration Building. 
Photo of admin building

Our address is:
160 High Street NW
Warren, Ohio 44481

Click here to view map

4. Where can I park when visiting the Treasurer’s Office?

Street parking is available around courthouse square and on Harmon Avenue. There is also a free public parking lot on the right side of Harmon Avenue.

Click here to view parking map

5. What methods of payment are accepted?

Payment methods can be found HERE.

6. Can I pay by credit or debit card?

7. Can I pay my taxes online?

8. Can I pay my taxes over the phone?

No, we do not accept payments over the phone.

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

Yes, you may write one check.  However, please provide the bill stubs for all of the parcels. If you do not have the bill stubs to enclose with your payment, please ensure that all of the parcel numbers are written on the memo line of your check or enclose a note with your parcel numbers listed.

10. I paid on time, why isn’t my payment posted yet?

Due to the increased volume of payments received, processing may be delayed near our closing date. The postmark date is honored for all timely payments submitted.  Please allow 7 to 10 days after the close of collection to complete the posting of all timely payments.

11. Have my taxes been paid?

To find out if your real estate taxes have been paid, please use the property search tool on the County Auditor’s website.  Payment history information is listed under the “Tax” tab.  As a reminder, please allow 7 to 10 days for payments to post.   You may also call our office at 330-675-2436.

Manufactured home taxpayers should call our office at 330-675-2436 because these properties are not listed on the County Auditor’s website.

12. Is there a discount for paying my taxes in full for the year?

No, there is no discount for paying your entire tax bill early.

13. Can I pay my taxes monthly?

The Treasurer’s Office offers a Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIP) to taxpayers who do not owe past due taxes.  This plan allows taxpayers to prepay their taxes via monthly coupons.  If you are interested in TIP, please call our office at 330-675-2436 and ask to speak to a TIP clerk or click here for the TIP Plan form.

14. How do I change the mailing address for my bills?

Fill out the Change of Address Form via this link and submit via email. Our mail is not forwarded.  If you change your address with the post office, you must still change it with our office.

15. What should I do if I pay off my mortgage and no longer escrow my taxes with my lender?

Congratulations on paying off your mortgage!  To ensure that you do not miss important information about your property taxes:

16. What should I do if I can’t find my bill?

Call the Treasurer’s Office at 330-675-2436 to verify the amount due.  Write the parcel ID number on your check or money order when you send in your payment.  Make your check payable to the Trumbull County Treasurer and mail to:

Trumbull County Treasurer
160 High Street NW   FL 2A
Warren, Ohio 44481-1090

17. My name on my tax bill where it says “OWNER NAME AS OF 01/01/20XX” is incorrect. How do I change it?

That is the name listed on your deed as of 01/01/20XX.  Per the Trumbull County Recorder’s Office, once a document is recorded, it cannot be changed. The only way this can be done is by recording a new deed showing the change. The Recorder’s office recommends that you contact an attorney if you need to make a change or correct a mistake on your deed.  If you have any other questions regarding this, please contact the Office of Trumbull County Recorder Tod Latell at 330-675-2401.

18. The name on my tax bill where it says “OWNER NAME AS OF 01/01/20XX” is the previous owner.  Why?

According to Ohio law, the bill must reflect the deeded owner name as of the beginning of the tax year. 

19. I just moved into this house recently. The previous owner is responsible for the bill.  Why did you send it to me?

The owner of record at the time the bill is due is responsible for the taxes owed on the property.  If there was a purchase agreement between the buyer and seller, please review it to determine each party’s responsibilities on this and all other matters involved in the transfer of the property.  If you are unsure how to read the agreement, please seek assistance from the mortgage or title company that handled the transaction. The Treasurer’s Office does not have this information.

20. Why did my taxes increase?

Property taxes may change due to three main reasons:

21. I don’t agree with the value that has been placed on my property.  What can I do?

Complaints must be filed with the County Auditor’s Office.  Visit their website for more information.  Their phone number is 330-675-2420.

22. I have a question about the homestead exemption, owner occupancy credit, or non-business credit. Whom do I contact?

The County Auditor’s Office is responsible for the homestead exemption, owner occupancy credit, and non-business credit.  Their phone number is 330-675-2420 or you may visit their website. 

 

Last updated 06/26/2018