Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham is announcing the tentative timeline for the 2023 Mahoning County Value Reappraisal.

In June, the auditor completes the reappraisal of the 164,000 parcels in Mahoning County using property records, mapping, aerial photographs, field reviews, building permits and actual sales data for the last three years.

In July, the auditor submits tentative values to the state for review and approval.

In August, the state approves tentative values. Auditor releases new values on the County Auditor's website and activates the reappraisal hotline.

The auditor will then holds virtual informal hearings in September and October for taxpayers with appraisers to discuss the new market value. Instructions for scheduling a virtual hearing will be posted on the Auditor's website.

The state will then give final value approval of revaluation, new construction, demolition and splits and plats in October and November.

In December and January, the Auditor submits tax levies to the State for tax rate calculations. In January the state sends tax rates to the Auditor who then calculates property taxes. New property taxes are released on the Auditor's website. Formal Board of Revision (BOR) appeal filing period opens on January 2, 2024.

Next year, the Board of Revision appeal filing period closes March 31st. Property taxes are typically due in March.

Ohio law requires all county Auditors to reappraise each parcel in their county every six years. This reappraisal process involves an "on-foot or drive by" inspection of the exterior of properties to obtain accurate information regarding buildings and homes in Mahoning County. The information obtained through these inspections combined with sales data will be used in determining individual appraisal values for taxation purposes.

Due to the anticipated increases in appraised values, Auditor Meacham wants taxpayers to be aware of the timeline of the reappraisal process as well as the filing period for appeals of their new value.