MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced Medina County property owners should be aware of several changes that could affect their 1st half property tax bill and method of payment. 

If you mail your property tax payment by United States Postal Service, be aware that there is a new USPS rule as of December 2025. The USPS has limited mail pick-ups to once a day and will postmark mail at the regional Post Offices. That means a postmark date may not reflect when the mailed piece was placed in the mail.

“We rely on the postmark to verify if tax payments are mailed by the due date, so this change by the USPS could cause taxpayers who mail their payment on the due date of February 27th to be late. We recommend taxpayers should consider mailing payments early or walking into your local Post Office retail counter and ask them to hand-stamp the postmark that same day,” Burke said.

Burke reflected that many government offices have the same postmark concerns, such as the County Board of Revision (BOR) which hears property owner appeals on their property value. BOR application forms must be postmarked or physically in the County Auditor’s Office by the deadline of March 31st.

Other alternative ways to pay property taxes include online at the County Treasurer website at www.medinacountytreasurer.com,  by phone at 1.888.607.8389, or in person at the Treasurer’s Office. There are also 24-hour drop boxes at the Treasurer’s Office, Brunswick City Hall, Wadsworth City Hall and Lodi Library.
 
Treasurer Burke also noted that in December 2025, the Ohio Legislature enacted changes affecting property taxes. Only one of these changes affect the 1st half property taxes that were recently mailed. Taxpayers qualified for Homestead exemption will see their tax reduction doubled. This will affect approximately 11,500 homeowners out of 67,700 in Medina County.
 
Treasurer Burke said that the amount of the homestead tax reduction will vary for each qualified homeowner according to their taxing district’s millage rate. “For example, I checked two different tax districts, and the tax reduction was $354 in one township and $504 in the other township,” said Burke. This additional tax reduction will show on taxpayer’s bill as a separate line item called Local Homestead Reduction. 
 
To qualify for Homestead Exemption, you must own and occupy your home; be a senior 65 years or older; or permanently and totally disable; veteran or spouse of a first responder killed in the line of duty, with Ohio adjustable income of $41,000 or less. Taxpayers interest in additional information or for a homestead application should contact Medina County Auditor Anthony Capretta’s Office 330-725-9754.

MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 78,728 first half 2025 property tax bills have been mailed to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is February 27, 2026. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of real estate taxes billed for the full year is $412,675,472.

If taxpayers do not receive a tax bill in the mail, Treasurer Burke recommends calling his office at 330.725.9748 or accessing the Treasurer’s website (not the Auditor’s Website) at www.medinacountytreasurer.com to look up their tax bill. Just click “Search and Pay Taxes” in the left column to find the proper tax bill amount. Taxpayers can then print an official tax bill for paying by mail or in person. 

Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s office at 144 N. Broadway, Medina, from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The office will be open until 6:00pm on the February 27th due date. You will need to present your entire tax bill at time of payment. Checks, cash, or credit cards are accepted over the counter. 

Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than February 27th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after March 9th will be assessed a 10% penalty.

Taxpayers can also make payments online and then print a receipt at www.medinacountytreasurer.com. Treasurer Burke noted “online tax payments are easy, safe, fast and convenient and we provide a variety of online payment options.” Taxpayers can pay by electronic check ($1.50 fee), debit card (1.99% fee), credit cards - Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express – or PayPal account (2.5% fee). Taxpayers may pay by phone at 1.888.607.8389 using E-check and credit cards. The vendor fees charged for these options are paid directly to the vendors. Medina County does not receive any part of the fees. 

“In addition, through our website, PayPal Credit offers a “bill me later” option, which allows payment over 6 months with no interest charged. We have seen some taxpayers take advantage of this opportunity to gain extra time to pay. This option allows them to meet the due date and avoid a 10% late payment charge,” said Treasurer Burke. More information is available on the PayPal website. This option is subject to prior credit approval. Vendor charges of 2.5% apply. 

If you are paying by check, convenient 24-Hour Drive-Up Drop Boxes may be found at the following locations:
•    Treasurer’s Office, County Administration Building, 144 North Broadway Street, Medina
•    Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick
•    Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi
•    Wadsworth Municipal Building, 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth
Make sure to include your tax bill stub with your check.

If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748.

At the recent quarterly meeting of Medina County Investment Advisory Board, County Treasurer John Burke reported that last year interest income from the County’s investment portfolio hit $7.9 million. “That is the highest earning on record in the past 30 years,” said Burke. Treasurer Burke is chairman of the Investment Advisory Board which also includes the County Clerk of Courts and all three County Commissioners.
 
According to Treasurer Burke this extra money income from investments helps pay for county services and expenses. “In a time where the county’s cost of everything from wages and health care to road construction and bridge maintenance is increasing, this interest income helps to deliver on the county’s core commitment to provide necessary services to our growing county while keeping the quality of life high and our taxes low,” Burke said.
 
Burke credits the record high earnings to the use of sound fiscal conservative investment strategies. Since taking office Burke has made over $88 million from interest earnings for the County. “The annual County budget is $70 million, so the total investment interest earned over my tenure has provided enough extra money to run the County free for over one year.” Burke stated.
 
The Medina County Treasurer oversees the collection, deposit, and investment of an annual cash flow of $730 million. Burke explained that $412 million of that figure is from collection of real estate property taxes. The remaining $318 million is collected from all other county agencies which legally must deposit their money with the Treasurer within 24 hours of receiving it. The Treasurer is responsible for the safe investment of this money.
 
When asked how the money is invested, Burke explained that the Ohio Revised Code allows for investment in interest-bearing vehicles with a maturity limited to five years, but restricts investing in equities or stocks, because of the risk. “The size of our portfolio averages about $220 million on any given day which is invested in 100 to 120 different investments”, said Burke. Currently the portfolio is well balanced over a five-year majority with 45% in different US Agencies, 44% in US Treasury bills, 5% in commercial paper, 5% in municipal bonds and 1% in municipal bonds. 
 
Burke considers himself to be a conservative investor with the public’s money. His investment strategy has three basic goals: 1. Safety of principle. 2. Maintain liquidity. 3. Earn the highest yield possible. “We have always met these 3 goals and in these volatile economic times, I am proud to say that we have never lost any money from investments” reported Burke
 
“Education and experience investing public funds is a necessary part of being County Treasurer,” said Burke. The Ohio Revised Code requires Treasurers to complete 12 hours of continuing education each year as approved by the State of Ohio Auditor and Treasurer. Treasurer Burke has always met this requirement by attending professional conferences and seminars. He has received numerous advanced educational certifications from State and National organizations such as CTAO, IAGO, and NACTFO. Treasurer Burke has been honored as a recipient of Ohio’s Public Fund Manager of the Year Award by the State of Ohio Treasurer out of 3,500 public fund managers.

MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 67,310 second half 2024 property tax bills have been mailed to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is July 11, 2025. The total dollar amount of real estate taxes billed for the second half is $175,428,676.

If property owners do not receive a tax bill in the mail, Treasurer Burke recommends calling his office at 330.725.9748 or accessing the Treasurer’s website at www.medinacountytreasurer.com to look up their tax bill. Just click “Search and Pay Taxes” in the left column to find the proper tax bill amount. Taxpayers can then print an official tax bill for paying by mail or in person. Taxpayers can also make a payment online and then print a receipt.

Treasurer Burke noted. “Online tax payments are easy, safe, fast and convenient and we provide a variety of online payment options.” Taxpayers can pay by electronic check ($1.50 fee), credit card, PayPal account, or debit card. The vendor fees charged for each of these options are paid directly to the vendors. Medina County does not receive any part of the fees. 

You may also pay by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards, and e-check toll-free at 1.888.607.8389.*

If you are paying by check, convenient 24-Hour Drive-Up Drop Boxes may be found at the following locations:

• Treasurer’s Office, County Administration Building, 144 North Broadway Street, Medina
• Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick
• Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi
• Wadsworth Municipal Building, 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth

Make sure to include your tax bill stub with your check.

Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s office at 144 N. Broadway, Medina, from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. The office will be open until 6:00pm on the July 11th due date. You will need to present your entire tax bill at time of payment. Checks, cash, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) are accepted over the counter. *
 
Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than the July 11th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after July 21st will be assessed a 10% penalty.
 
If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748.
 
*A convenience fee will be assessed by the vendor.

Beginning May 1, 2025, Medina County Treasurer John Burke and Westfield Bank will once again be offering Fix-It Funds low-interest fixed rate home improvement loans to Medina County homeowners.

Since 2015, Westfield Bank has partnered with the Treasurer’s office to offer these fixed rate loans at up to 2% below the bank’s current rate. Fix-It Funds loans can range from $5,000 to $50,000 and are given on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are depleted.

Almost all types of interior and exterior home improvements are eligible, including painting, wallpaper, lighting, flooring, plumbing, carpeting, furnaces, air conditioners, remodeling, additions, decks, window and door replacements, roofing, siding, gutters, driveways, patios, and sidewalks to name a few. There are only a few ineligible improvements such as swimming pools, satellite dishes, or hot tubs. Manufactured homes are not eligible for a Fix-It Funds loan.

There is no income limit to qualify for these loans. You must be a Medina County resident; your home (1-4 family unit dwelling) must have a tax appraised value of $300,000 or less excluding land, according to the Medina County Auditor’s appraised value; and you cannot be delinquent on your real estate taxes. Homeowners have up to 18 months to complete the work for which the loan was granted. “Over 80% of the homes in Medina County may qualify,” Burke noted. “We currently have over $1 million in active Fix-It Funds loans with an average value of $18,585.”

“The market for home mortgage interest rates has leveled out in the last two years with equity line interest rates averaging 7-8%. As an alternative, the Fix-It Funds program’s fixed interest rate at up to 2% below the bank’s normal rate looks pretty good,” Burke said.

The Fix-It Funds program has provided over $16 million in low-interest home improvement loans to over 1,000 Medina County residents since its authorization by the County Commissioners in 2002. “Homeowners all across the County have been helped by these loans,” said Treasurer Burke, noting that since the program’s inception, $2.9 million in loans have gone to homeowners in Brunswick; $1.6 million to Wadsworth; $3.1 million to Medina; and $8.4 million to residents in surrounding townships.

This innovative and unique program has been given recognition by the national county elected officials’ organization IACREOT. Treasurer Burke has assisted the Treasurers of Stark and Portage counties to establish the same linked-deposit program. Only three other counties in Ohio offer similar programs.

Interested homeowners can apply at two Westfield Bank locations: Two Park Circle in Westfield Center and 4015 Medina Road on Route 18 in Medina, or contact the following Westfield Bank representatives:

• Michelle Evans (NMLS#1460020), Retail Manager, Westfield Center
  [email protected], 330.661.6083
  
• David Merk (NMLS# 690855), Retail Manager, Medina
  [email protected], 330.661.6297
  

For more information, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9746, email [email protected], or search Fix-It Funds at www.medinacountytreasurer.com.

Westfield Bank is member FDIC and equal opportunity lender.

 Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 79,822 first half 2024 property tax bills have been mailed to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is February 14, 2025. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of real estate taxes billed for the full year is $409,317,632 which is slightly higher than the tax amount billed last year.

If taxpayers do not receive a tax bill in the mail, Treasurer Burke recommends calling his office at 330.725.9748 or go to SEARCH & PAY TAXES on this website.

Just click “Search and Pay Taxes” in the left column to find the proper tax bill amount. Taxpayers can then print an official tax bill for paying by mail or in person. Taxpayers can also make payments online and then print a receipt.

Treasurer Burke noted. “Online tax payments are easy, safe, fast and convenient and we provide a variety of online payment options.” Taxpayers can pay by electronic check ($1.50 fee), debit card (1.99% fee), credit card or PayPal account (2.5% fee). The vendor fees charged for these options are paid directly to the vendors. Medina County does not receive any part of the fees.

In addition, through our website, PayPal Credit offers a “bill me later” option, which allows payment over 6 months with no interest charged. “We have seen some taxpayers take advantage of this opportunity to gain extra time to pay. This option allows them to meet the due date and avoid a 10% late payment charge,” said Treasurer Burke. More information is available on the PayPal website. This option is subject to prior credit approval. Vendor charges of 2.5% apply.

You may also pay by phone at 1.888.607.8389 using E-check ($1.50 fee) and with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards toll-free (2.5% fee).

If you are paying by check, convenient 24-Hour Drive-Up Drop Boxes may be found at the following locations:
·     Treasurer’s Office, County Administration Building, 144 North Broadway Street, Medina
·     Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick
·     Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi
·     Wadsworth Municipal Building, 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth

Make sure to include your tax bill stub with your check.

Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s office at 144 N. Broadway, Medina, from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. The office will be open until 6:00pm on the February 14th due date. You will need to present your entire tax bill at time of payment. Checks, cash, or credit cards – Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express – are accepted over the counter. A convenience fee will be assessed by the vendor.
 
Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than the February 14th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after February 24th will be assessed a 10% penalty.
 
If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748.

At the recent quarterly Investment Advisory Board, Medina County Treasurer John Burke reported that through September 2024 interest income from the County’s investment portfolio will hit $6.3 million. “That is better than last year end when we earned $5.2 million. It is the highest earnings on record in the past 30 years I’ve been Treasurer,” said Burke. 
 
According to Treasurer Burke this extra income from investments helps pay for county services and expenses. Commissioner Harrison who is a member along with Burke on the Investment Advisory Board said, “I am very pleased with the current performance of the County’s investment portfolio. In a time where the cost of everything from wages to health care to road construction and bridge maintenance is increasing, these earnings help us deliver on our core commitment of fiscal conservatism and keeps us in a position to provide necessary services to our growing county while keeping the quality of life high and our taxes low.”
 
Burke credits the record high earnings to the use of sound investment strategies. Since taking office Burke has made over $79 million from interest earnings for the County. “The annual County budget is about $48 million, so the total investment interest earned over my tenure has provided enough extra money to run the County free for almost two years.” Burke stated.
 
The Medina County Treasurer oversees the collection, deposit and investment of an annual cash flow of $720 million. Burke explained that $420 million of that figure is from collection of real estate property taxes. The Treasurer is responsible for the safe investment of this money. When asked how the money is invested, Burke explained that the Ohio Revised Code allows for investment in interest-bearing vehicles with a maturity limited to five years, but restricts investing in equities or stocks, because of the risk.
 
“The size of our portfolio averages about $180 million on any given day which is invested in 80 to 110 different investments”, said Burke. Currently the portfolio is well balanced with 57% in US Agencies, 26% US Treasuries, 7% in Commercial Paper, 5% in Certificates of Deposit, and 5% in municipal bonds.
 
Burke considers himself to be a conservative investor with the public’s money. His investment strategy has three basic goals: 1. Safety of principle. 2. Maintain liquidity. 3. Earn the highest yield possible. “We have always met these 3 goals and in these volatile economic times, I am proud to say that we have never lost any money from investments,” reported Burke
 
The Ohio Revised Code requires Treasurers to complete 12 hours of continuing education each year as approved by the State of Ohio Auditor and Treasurer. Burke meets this requirement by attending training conferences and has received advanced educational certifications from CTAO, IAGO, and NACTFO. Treasurer Burke was selected as Ohio’s Public Fund Manager of the Year Award by the State of Ohio Treasurer out of 3,500 public fund managers.

This information is not intended as investment advice. Please consult your financial advisor.

Medina County Treasurer John Burke and Westfield Bank have extended the application period for Fix-It Funds low-interest home improvement loans to the end of October. “We decided to extend the date to take advantage of the recent drop by the Federal Reserve in their federal fund interest rate,” Burke explained.

Westfield Bank has partnered with the Treasurer’s office since 2015 to offer Medina County homeowners these fixed rate loans at up to 2% below the bank’s current rate. Fix-It Funds loans can range from $5,000 to $50,000 and are given on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are depleted.

There is no income limit to qualify for these loans. You must be a Medina County resident; your home (1-4 family unit dwelling) must have a tax appraised value of $300,000 or less excluding land, according to the Medina County Auditor’s appraised value; and you cannot be delinquent on your real estate taxes. Homeowners have up to 18 months to complete the work for which the loan was granted. “Over 90% of the homes in Medina County may qualify,” Burke noted. “We currently have over $1 million in active Fix-It Funds loans with an average value of $17,166.

Almost all types of interior and exterior home improvements are eligible, both interior and exterior. There are only a few ineligible improvements — “luxury items” such as swimming pools, satellite dishes, or hot tubs. Manufactured homes are not eligible for a Fix-It Funds loan.
Since its authorization by the County Commissioners in 2002, the Fix-It Funds program has provided over $15.7 million in low-interest home improvement loans to over 1,000 Medina County residents.

Interested homeowners can apply at two Westfield Bank locations: 4015 Medina Road on Route 18 in Medina, and Two Park Circle in Westfield Center, or contact the following Westfield Bank representatives:

• Cheryl Murrin (NMLS#1365194), [email protected], 330.764.6091
• Michelle Evans (NMLS#1460020), [email protected], 330.661.6083
• Cindy Siepker (NMLS#2466577), [email protected], 330.661.6257

For more information, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9746, email [email protected], or search Fix-It Funds at www.medinacountytreasurer.com.

Westfield Bank is member FDIC and equal opportunity lender.  

MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 67,566 second half 2023 property tax bills have been mailed to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is July 12, 2024. The total dollar amount of real estate taxes billed for the second half is $213,498,838 — an increase of $13,550,231 over the same period last year, Treasurer Burke noted.

If property owners do not receive a tax bill in the mail, Treasurer Burke recommends calling his office at 330.725.9748 or accessing the Treasurer’s website at medinacountytreasurer.com to look up their tax bill. Just click “Search and Pay Taxes” in the left column to find the proper tax bill amount. Taxpayers can then print an official tax bill for paying by mail or in person. Taxpayers can also make a payment online and then print a receipt.

Treasurer Burke noted. “Online tax payments are easy, safe, fast and convenient and we provide a variety of online payment options.” Taxpayers can pay by electronic check ($1.50 fee), credit card, PayPal account, or debit card. The vendor fees charged for each of these options are paid directly to the vendors. Medina County does not receive any part of the fees.

You may also pay by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards, and e-check toll-free at 1.888.607.8389.*

If you are paying by check, convenient 24-Hour Drive-Up Drop Boxes may be found at the following locations:

• Treasurer’s Office, County Administration Building, 144 North Broadway Street, Medina
• Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick
• Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi
• Wadsworth Municipal Building, 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth

Make sure to include your tax bill stub with your check.

Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s office at 144 N. Broadway, Medina, from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. The office will be open until 6:00pm on the July 12th due date. You will need to present your entire tax bill at time of payment. Checks, cash, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) are accepted over the counter. *
 
Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than the July 12th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after July 22nd will be assessed a 10% penalty.
 
If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748.
 
* A convenience fee will be assessed by the vendor.