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The March Primary Election is approaching, and early voting is already underway. Several levies are on the ballot across the county, and it’s important to know the Value of Your Vote.
Once again, your Franklin County Auditor’s office is offering the updated Levy Estimator to help you understand how proposed levies would affect your property taxes.
To use the Levy Estimator, visit https://audr-apps.franklincountyohio.gov/LevyEstimator. After selecting your home’s location or entering a parcel number, the estimator will show both your current and estimated taxes if a levy or bond issue in your jurisdiction passes in the March primary election.
As a reminder, early voting is underway at the Franklin County Board of Elections, 1700 Morse Rd. in Columbus. For a list of hours, visit the Board of Elections website. Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before the election, Monday, March 18, or dropped off at the Board of Elections office by Election Day, Tuesday, March 19, by 7:30 p.m.
Make sure your voice is heard this Primary election and Go Vote!
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Michael Stinziano
Franklin County Auditor |
Affordable Housing Resource Fair Saturday, March 9
The Auditor’s office will hold an Affordable Housing Resource Fair in March, offering housing information and resources for the community.
The fair, which will be held at Hilltonia Middle School, will feature resources on affordable, accessible, and high-quality housing and services from more than 40 local housing organizations, government agencies and social service organizations.
Financial institutions will also be present with information on mortgages and other assistance, Interpreters provided by Columbus City Schools will be available.
The Affordable Housing Resource Fair will be held March 9 from 10 am to 2 pm at Hilltonia Middle School, 2345 W. Mound St. in Columbus.
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Programs Help Property Owners File Challenges with Board of Revision
The clinics are educational events that walk property owners through the process of filing complaints and answer any questions that may arise throughout the filing process.
The Franklin County Board of Revision (BOR) has the authority to change property value assessments based on real evidence. Complaints can be filed online at the BOR website. The deadline to file with the BOR is April 1, 2024.
In addition, the Auditor’s office is teaming up with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus to offer the Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP), which helps lower- and middle-income homeowners navigate the Board of Revision filing process.
This is the fourth year the office has offered the program, which is open to all Franklin County homeowners who make less than $75,000 in annual household income.
For the program, real estate and legal experts will hold in-person events, phone banks and zoom clinics where they assist property owner with determining if they should file a complaint, guidance with what value they should request, and help filing a complaint with the BOR. Program volunteers can also guide homeowners with what kind of evidence they should use in a hearing.
If needed, HAP also offers referrals for qualifying homeowners for possible further legal representation at BOR hearings. Property owners who are interested in participating in HAP can fill out an online registration form or contact the office at (614) 525-HOME (4663) or auditorstinziano@franklincountyohio.gov.
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February True Transactions Award goes to Moses Jewelers
Moses Jewelers, a family-owned business in Whitehall, has won the February True Transactions Awards for their use of accurate scales in the sale of their precious jewels. “Congratulations to the Moses team for their excellent work maintaining accurate scales, showing their respect for their customers,” Auditor Stinziano said.
Moses Jewelers has been in business for 23 years and buys and sells gold and provides jewelry repair and many other services. It is located at 3606 E. Main Street in Whitehall.
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March Community Hours
Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano continues to hold weekly Community Hours meetings where residents can stop by and visit, or join virtually via Facebook @mstinziano, and share firsthand their feedback and ideas about the Auditor’s office or any concerns they have.
Community Hours will be held at the dates and locations listed below:
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Thursday, March 7 at 8:30 am – In-person community hours at Winans Coffee & Chocolates, 52 S. High St. in Dublin
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Thursday, March 14 at 2 pm – Virtual community hours featuring Amy’s Donuts in Franklin Township
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Tuesday, March 19 at 1 pm – In-person community hours at the Far East Neighborhood Pride Center, 4445 E. Broad St. in Columbus
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Monday, March 25 at 12:30 pm – Virtual community hours featuring Joseppi’s Pizza in Harrisburg
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Do you have a suggestion for your Franklin County Auditor's office? Email AuditorStinziano@franklincountyohio.gov. Our goal is to make the office accessible to YOU.
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