Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 67,914 second half property tax bills will be mailed by this Friday, June 12th to county property owners. The Treasurer’s Office will be open to the public starting Monday, June 15th for the collection of tax bills. The due date is July10, 2020. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of second half real estate taxes billed is $150,187,809 with a total for the year of $315,047,399.
“During this COVID-19 pandemic the health and safety of county residents continues to be one of our top priorities and therefore my office will be following the best practices recommended by the Ohio Governor and Health Department,” Burke said. These procedures will include installation of cashier barriers, frequent cleaning of public areas, marked social distancing areas, face masks worn by cashiers, regular hand washing and daily symptom assessments of staff. 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 10th due date. Checks, cash or credit cards – Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express – are accepted over the counter. A convenience fee will be assessed by the vendor. You will need to present your entire tax bill at time of payment. There are many optional ways to pay property taxes according to Treasurer Burke. Another convenient way to pay by check is to use our convenient 24-Hour Drive-Up Drop Boxes 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. Treasurer Burke noted “Online tax payments are easy, safe, fast and convenient and we provide a variety of online payment options.” Through the Treasurer’s website www.medinacountytreasurer.com taxpayers can pay by electronic check, credit card or PayPal account. There is a $1.50 vendor fee for an electronic check, and a 2.5% vendor fee on payments made by credit card, phone and PayPal. 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. In addition, PayPal Credit offers a “bill me later” option, which allows payment over 6 months with no interest charged. “We have seen many taxpayers take advantage of this opportunity to gain extra time to pay. They 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. Taxpayers may also pay by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards toll-free at 1.888.607.8389. Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than the July10th due date to avoid a penalty. If taxpayers do not receive a tax bill in the mail they should call the Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748 or access 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. If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748.
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Since 2002, Medina County Treasurer John Burke has been offering county residents Fix-It Funds low interest home improvement loans. Westfield Bank has partnered with the Treasurer’s office since 2015 to offer these fixed rated loans at up to 2% below the bank’s current rate over up to 5 years.
Traditionally, the work to be undertaken with funds from the loans had to be completed within one year, but in these difficult times Fix-It Funds loans for the year 2020 will have an 18-month time limit. This reflects not only the uncertainties of the current economy, but also an anticipated lack of available trade contractors to complete the work in a timely manner. Beginning May 26, 2020, Fix-It Funds loan money will be available to Medina County homeowners through Westfield Bank. Loans can be from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000 and are given on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are depleted. “This discounted low interest home improvement loan program has been a real savings to over 1,000 homeowners in Medina County,” said Treasurer Burke. 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 a swimming pool, satellite dish or hot tub. There is no income limit to qualify for these loans. You must be a Medina County resident; your home (either a single or multi-dwelling) must have a tax appraised value of $250,000 or less excluding land, according to the Medina County Auditor’s appraised value; and you cannot be delinquent on your real estate taxes. Many homeowners have taken advantage of the discounted fixed interest rate on these loans and saved thousands of dollars. Since its authorization by the County Commissioners in 2002, Fix-It Funds has provided more than $14 million dollars in low-interest loans to homeowners. “According to our records, over 90% of the homes in Medina County may qualify for a Fix-It Funds loan,” Burke stated. This innovative and unique program has been given national recognition, earning the Eagle Award for best practices by the national county elected officials’ organization IACREOT. Treasurer Burke has assisted the Treasurer of Stark County to establish the same linked-deposit program. Only three other counties in Ohio offer similar programs. Qualified homeowners interested in low-interest improvement loans can apply at Westfield Bank at two locations: 4015 Medina Road on Route 18 in Medina and Two Park Circle in Westfield Center. For more information, please contact the Treasurer's Office or Westfield Bank: Medina County Treasurer’s Office: 330.725.9746, medinacountytreasurer@medinaco.org Westfield Bank: Cheryl Murrin (NMLS#1365194) at 330.764.6091, CherylMurrin@westfield-bank.com Tiffany Cherry (NMLS#1837679) at 330.662.0353, TiffanyCherry@westfield-bank.com Michelle Evans (NMLS#1460020) at 330.661.6083, MichelleEvans@westfield-bank.com MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Today, Medina County Treasurer John Burke announced his office will continue operating to ensure Medina County will have funds available for paying bills, payroll and essential services. The Treasurer’s Office staff will continue operations Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
“Although the County Administration Building has been closed to the public, taxpayers may still make property tax payments by mail or by using our drop box located on the south side of the Administration Building. They can also make property tax payments electronically through our website – medinacountytreasurer.com,” noted Treasurer Burke. Cash payments may be made in person by calling 330-725-9748 for an appointment and access to the County Administration Building. The Treasurer’s website can be used to review tax payments, print receipts, and obtain tax payment information for income tax preparation. Monthly Prepay customers should continue to make payments by using ACH or by mailing their monthly coupon and payment. Delinquent taxpayers may call 330-725-9749 to set up a payment plan. Delinquent taxpayers with delinquent contract plans should continue to make their payments using the options mentioned above. Burke added, “I also urge residents to reference the Medina County Health Department’s website medinahealth.org for accurate and current information relating to COVID-19.” MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 84,568 first half 2019 property tax bills will be mailed by the end of the week of January 21st to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is February 14, 2020. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of first half real estate taxes billed is $156,013,744.91 with the total for the year to be $309,814,613.49.
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 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. 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, credit card or PayPal account. 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. In addition, PayPal Credit offers a “bill me later” option, which allows payment over 6 months with no interest charged. “We have seen many taxpayers take advantage of this opportunity to gain extra time to pay. They 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 apply. You may also by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards 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:
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. Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 68,857 real estate tax bills for 2nd half 2018 are being mailed next week to property owners in Medina County. The official due date for these property tax bills is July 12, 2019. The total amount billed is $123,598,702.
Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s office in the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway, Medina, from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. On the due date of Friday July 12th, the office will be open until 6:00pm. Be sure to have your entire tax bill with you. Payments may be made at the counter with check, cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. American Express is not accepted over the counter. A convenience fee of 2.5% on the payment amount will be assessed by the vendor for credit card payments. Credit card payments can also be made over the phone by calling 888.607.8389. 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. In addition to paying in person or by mail, many taxpayers are taking advantage of on line payments. Electronic checks, ACH, PayPal and credit card payments can be completed on line through the Treasurer’s website at www.medincountytreasurer.com. Just click “Search and Pay Taxes” in the left column and then enter your address or name or parcel number to find your tax bill amount. “It’s a safe and easy way to pay your taxes,” said Treasurer Burke. There is a $1.50 vendor fee for a electronic check. PayPal and credit cards have a vendor fee of 2.5% on the payment amount. Burke noted “For those who pay their bills on a smart phone, I encourage them to try our mobile connection. There is no app to download, just use the browser on your phone to go to our website www.medincountytreasurer.com. In three easy clicks you can look up a tax bill, payment history or make a payment.” Convenient 24-Hour Drive-Up Drop Boxes for check payments 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 you include your tax bill stub with your check. If you have questions, need assistance or have not received a tax bill in the mail by the end of June, contact the Treasurer’s Office by phone at 330.725.9748 or through our website at www.medincountytreasurer.com. “Fix-It Funds was perfect for us,” says one Medina County homeowner. “It enabled us to have a new driveway and roof, fix a front stoop and get some new windows, all with an excellent interest rate and a five year pay-off plan.”
With home improvement season now here, homeowners considering renovating or remodeling their homes might want to take advantage of similar low fixed interest rates on loans from County Treasurer John Burke’s Fix-It Funds Program. Beginning May 13, 2019, Fix-It Funds loan money will be available to Medina County homeowners through Westfield Bank at a fixed interest rate which is up to 2% below the bank’s current rate. Loans can be from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000 and are given on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are depleted. “This discounted low interest home improvement loan program has been a real savings to about 1,000 homeowners in Medina County,” stated Treasurer Burke. 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 a swimming pool, satellite dish or hot tub. All improvements must be completed within one year of the loan being granted. There is no income limit to qualify for these loans. You must be a Medina County resident; your home (either a single or multi-dwelling) must have a tax appraised value of $250,000 or less excluding land, according to the Medina County Auditor’s appraised value; and you cannot be delinquent on your real estate taxes. Many homeowners have taken advantage of the discounted fixed interest rate on these loans and saved thousands of dollars. Since its authorization by the County Commissioners in 2002, Fix-It Funds has provided $13.8 million dollars in low-interest loans to homeowners. “According to our records, 53,817 (91%) of the homes in Medina County may qualify for a Fix-It Funds loan,” Burke said. This innovative and unique program has been given national recognition. Burke noted that his office was the proud recipient of the Eagle Award for best practices by the national county elected officials’ organization IACREOT for his Fix-It Funds program. Recently Treasurer Burke assisted the Treasurer of Stark County to establish the same linked-deposit program. Only three other counties in Ohio offer a similar program. Qualified homeowners interested in low-interest improvement loans can apply at Westfield Bank at two locations: 4015 Medina Road on Route18 in Medina and Two Park Circle in Westfield Center. For more information, please contact the Medina County Treasurer’s office at: 330.725.9746, medinacountytreasurer@medinaco.org Or contact a Westfield Bank representative: Cheryl Murrin (NMLS#1365194) at 330.764.6091, CherylMurrin@westfield-bank.com Jean Letterly (NMLS#696100) at 330.661.6077, JeanLetterly@westfield-bank.com Michelle Evans (NMLS#1460020) at 330.661.6083, MichelleEvans@westfield-bank.com MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 84,082 first half 2018 property tax bills were mailed the week of January 14th to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is February 8, 2019. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of first half real estate taxes billed is $133,943,672, with the total for the year to be $271,704,207.
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. “A variety of easy, fast and convenient online payment options are available through our secure website and mobile connection,” notes Treasurer Burke. Taxpayers can pay by ACH electronic check, credit card or PayPal account. 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. In addition, PayPal Credit offers a “bill me later” option, which allows payment over 6 months with no interest charged. “We have seen many taxpayers take advantage of this opportunity to gain extra time to pay. They 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 apply. You may also by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards 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 February 8th 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 8th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after February 19th will be assessed a 10% penalty. If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748. MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Because a gas leak south of Medina Square forced County offices to close early on Friday, July 13, the tax bill due date, Medina County Treasurer John Burke has extended the tax deadline to Monday, July 16, 2018. The Treasurer’s office in the County Building at 144 N. Broadway in Medina will be open regular hours from 8am to 4:30pm.
Taxpayers should also note that they can still pay their taxes online at www.medinacountytreasurer.com, through our mobile connection or at one of the Drive-Up Drop Boxes 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 you include your tax bill stub with your check. If you have questions or need assistance, Treasurer Burke suggests that you visit the Medina County Treasurer’s office in the County Administration Building on Monday or call 330.725.9748. MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 67,619 2nd half 2017 real estate tax bills were mailed last Friday, June 8, 2018 to property owners in Medina County. The official due date for these property tax bills is July 13, 2018.
“I want to remind property owners that we offer a variety of ways they can make their tax payments,” said Treasurer Burke. “In addition to paying with a check through the mail, more and more taxpayers are taking advantage of electronic checks, ACH, PayPal and credit cards.” Additional information about all of these payment options can be found on the Treasurer’s website at www.medinacountytreasurer.com. Credit card payments can be completed over the phone by calling 888.607.8389. “I also encourage homeowners to try our mobile connection,” Burke said. “It’s a safe and easy way to pay your taxes while on the go.” Taxpayers who use PayPal may take advantage of a “bill me later” option with no payments and no interest if the full amount is paid within six months. “Some taxpayers use this option to avoid the penalties and interest charged for late payment,” Treasurer Burke commented. Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer’s office in the Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway, Medina, from 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday thru Friday. On the due date of July 13th, the office will be open until 6:00pm. Be sure to have your entire tax bill with you. Payments may be made with check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. A convenience fee will be assessed by the vendor. Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than the July 13th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after July 24th will be assessed a 10% penalty. If you have not received a tax bill in the mail by the week of June 18, call the Treasurer’s Office at 330.725.9748 or visit www.medinacountytreasurer.com and look up your tax bill. Just click “Search and Pay Taxes” in the left column to find your tax bill amount. You can print an official tax bill and take advantage of online payment options. 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 you include your tax bill stub with your check. If you have questions or need assistance, Treasurer Burke suggests that you visit the Medina County Treasurer’s office in the County Administration Building or call 330.725.9748. Spring is here and a perennial favorite, the Fix-It Fund home improvement loan program, is once again being offered by Treasurer John Burke and Westfield Bank. The fixed rate, low interest loans are available to Medina County homeowners wishing to finance needed repairs or dreamed of remodeling projects on their primary residence. Fix-It Fund loan money will be available to Medina County homeowners through Westfield Bank at a fixed interest rate, which is up to 2% below the bank’s current rate. The application period begins May 15 and ends August 31, 2018 for work that must be completed within one year of the loan being granted.
“Since we launched the Fix-It Fund loan program in 2002, over 900 homeowners in Medina County have received more than $13.3 million dollars in funding to help improve their homes,” Burke stated. “Working with Westfield Bank, 52 loans were processed over the last two years for a total of $770,993.” Almost all types of interior and exterior home improvements are eligible including painting, wallpapering, lighting, flooring, plumbing, carpeting, furnaces, air conditioners, remodeling, additions, decks, window and door replacements, roofing, siding, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks. A few “luxury” improvements are ineligible, including swimming pools, hot tubs, and satellite dishes. Loans can range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $50,000 and are given on a first-come, first-served basis until the available funds are depleted. To qualify for this program, you must be a Medina County resident; your home must have an appraised home value of less than $250,000 (excluding land) according to the Medina County Auditor’s appraised value; and you cannot be delinquent on your real estate taxes. There is no maximum income limit to qualify for these loans. According to county records, about 90% of Medina County homeowners may qualify for a Fix-It Fund Loan. Qualified homeowners interested in low-interest home improvement loans may apply at Westfield Bank branches in Medina at 4015 Medina Road (Route 18) and Two Park Circle in Westfield Center. Contacts at Westfield Bank: Cheryl Murrin NMLS#1365194 CherylMurrin@westfield-bank.com 330.764.6091 Jean Letterly NMLS#696100 JeanLetterly@westfield-bank.com 330.661.6077 Michelle Evans NMLS#1460020 MichelleEvans@westfield-bank.com 330.661.6083 To learn more, contact the Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9746, medinacountytreasurer@medinaco.org or email treasurerburke@medinaco.org. |
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