Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 80,584 first half 2022 property tax bills have been mailed to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is February 10, 2023. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of real estate taxes billed for the full year is $392,954,351 as compared to last year’s total of $354,316,439. This year’s billed real estate taxes were based on new values placed on properties by the County Auditor as part of his triennial reappraisal update.

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. Taxpayers can also make 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 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 with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards toll-free at 1.888.607.8389 (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 10th 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 10th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after February 10th 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 – At the recent third quarter Investment Advisory Board Meeting, Medina County Treasurer John Burke reported that the County has earned $1,308,316 interest income from the investment portfolio that he administers. That is an income increase of 30% or $305,686 more than last year to date as of September. Burke said this large increase of interest earnings is a result of a successful investment strategy implemented to take advantage of rising interest rates.

Burke reported that the financial market has seen interest rates increase this year, largely due to the Federal Reserve increasing their fund’s rate charged to banks from 1.0% to 3.25%. As a result, the cost of borrowing money from the banks has dramatically increased. For example, home mortgage rates have more than doubled. At the same time this has provided opportunities to earn higher interest earnings on various investments according to their type and maturity.

At the beginning of 2022, interest earnings from the investment portfolio were projected to be $1,300,000 for the entire year. Because of the changes in the financial market Burke rebalanced the maturity of the investments in the County’s portfolio to take advantages of higher short-term rates. “We recalculated the expected interest income and updated the 2022 estimate, and now it is going to be closer to earnings of $2,000,000 for this year,” Burke said. This increase of investment revenue is extra income for the County that can be used by the Commissioners to help pay for services and the operational costs of the County. This extra revenue source also helps to diminishes the need for additional taxes according to Burke.

As Treasurer, Burke oversees the County’s investment portfolio which currently has over $157 million invested. “We normally have about 100 to 120 different investments on any given day,” Burke explained. The largest investment allocation currently is 45% in US Government agencies such as Federal Farm Credit Bank, Federal National Mortg­age Association, Sallie Mae Bank and Federal Home loan Mortgage Corp.

To make those investments the Ohio Revised Code requires County Treasurers to take continuing education courses each year approved by the State of Ohio Treasurer and Auditor. Besides completing his annual hours of continuing education, Treasurer Burke has also earned other certifications such as the “Chancellor’s Certification for Public Administration” from the International Government Officials Association (IGO), the “Financial Officer Certification” from the National Association of Treasurer and Finance Officials (NACTFO), and numerous Professional Development Awards from the County Treasurer’s Association of Ohio (CTAO). “Continual learning is important for every public fund manager to safely invest public funds and get the highest yield possible” stated Burke who also has a BA and a master’s in business administration from Miami University.

Treasurer Burke is chairman of the County Investment Advisory Board which meets quarterly to review the investment portfolio managed by the Treasurer. The other members of the Investment Advisory Board include the three County Commissioners and the County Clerk of Courts.

PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this article was not intended to be nor should be considered investment advice.

MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 78,840 first half 2021 property tax bills have been mailed to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is February 11, 2022. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of real estate taxes billed for the full year is $354,316,439.

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.

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 or PayPal account (2.5% fee). 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 toll-free at 1.888.607.8389 (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 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. A convenience fee will be assessed by the vendor.
 
Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than the February 11th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after February 22nd will be assessed a 10% penalty.
 
If you have any questions, please call the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9748.

Beginning May 10, 2021, Medina County Treasurer John Burke and Westfield Bank will be once again be offering Fix-It Funds low interest fixed rate home improvement loans to Medina County homeowners. Since its authorization by the County Commissioners in 2002, the Fix-It Funds program has provided over $14.5 million in low interest home improvement loans to over 1,000 Medina County residents.“These loans have helped homeowners all across Medina County,” said Treasurer Burke. He reported that since its inception, $2.6 million in loans have gone to homeowners in Brunswick, $1.6 million to Wadsworth, $2.6 million to Medina, and $7.7 million to residents in the surrounding townships. “According to our records, over 90% of the homes in Medina County may qualify for a Fix-It Funds loan,” Burke stated.  

Westfield Bank has partnered with the Treasurer’s office since 2015 to offer these fixed rate loans at up to 2% below the bank’s current rate over up to 5 years. 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.

Treasurer Burke provides an annual report on Fix-It Funds to the Medina County Commissioners. In December of 2020, Burke reported an increase in the number and size of loans. The number of loans more than doubled in 2020 from the previous year. And the average size loan in 2020 was $20,200 up from $14,000 in 2019. “I think many people were spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and just wanted to do more home projects last year – it may be the same this year” Burke related.

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 (1-4 family unit 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. Homeowners have up to 18 months to complete the work for which the loan was granted.

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 Treasurers of Stark and Portage counties 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. Westfield Bank is member FDIC and equal opportunity lender.

For more information, please contact the Medina County Treasurer’s office at 330.725.9746, [email protected] or Westfield Bank, Cheryl Murrin (NMLS#1365194) at 330.764.6091, [email protected], Tiffany Cherry (NMLS#1837679) at 330.662.0353, [email protected], or Michelle Evans (NMLS#1460020) at 330.661.6083, [email protected].

MEDINA COUNTY, OHIO – Medina County Treasurer John Burke has announced that 78,031 first half 2020 property tax bills were mailed on January 13th to county property owners. The official payment due date for these tax bills is February 12, 2021. Treasurer Burke noted that the total amount of first half real estate taxes billed is $171,136,195, with the total for the year to be $333,134,443.

Treasurer Burke wants taxpayers to be aware that recent nationwide delays in mail delivery may affect prompt delivery and receipt of the tax bills. Even with possible delivery delays, Ohio Revised Code states that it is the responsibility of property owners to pay their real estate property taxes by the due date for each half collection.

If you do not receive your tax bill by mid- to late-January, Treasurer Burke recommends calling his office at 330.725.9748 or visiting the Treasurer’s website at medinacountytreasurer.com to look up your tax bill. Just click “Search and Pay Taxes” in the left column to find the proper tax bill amount. You can then print an official tax bill for paying by mail, in person, via drop-box or by using one of our online payment options.

“With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into this tax payment period, the health and safety of county residents is one of our top priorities. My office is following the best practices recommended by the Ohio Governor and Health Department,” Burke said. “We have installed cashier barriers, frequently clean public areas, have marked social distancing areas and face masks are worn by cashiers, along with regular hand washing and daily symptom assessments of our staff.”

“The office is now open for in-person payments, but taxpayers should be aware that a variety of easy, fast and safe online payment options are available through our secure website and mobile connection,” notes Treasurer Burke. 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 an option which allows payments 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 Burke. More information is available on the PayPal website. This option is subject to prior credit approval and vendor charges apply.

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

“If you are paying by check and don’t want to use the mail or come into the office, you can use one of our four convenient 24-Hour Drive-Up Drop Boxes,” reminds Treasurer Burke. These 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 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. A convenience fee will be assessed by the vendor for all credit card payments.

Tax payments which are mailed MUST be postmarked no later than the February 12th due date to avoid a 5% penalty; payments made after February 12th 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 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.

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, [email protected]
Westfield Bank: Cheryl Murrin (NMLS#1365194) at 330.764.6091, [email protected]
Tiffany Cherry (NMLS#1837679) at 330.662.0353, [email protected]
Michelle Evans (NMLS#1460020) at 330.661.6083, [email protected]

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:

• 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.
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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.