Just over a year ago, your Franklin County Auditor’s office notified all property owners across the County of their tentative property values and we began engaging with each owner who desired a Property Value Review, giving homeowners an opportunity to have a voice in the statutorily required mass reappraisal process.

This month, your Auditor’s office is proud to announce it has been recognized by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) with a Public Information Program Award for the office’s Know Your Home Value campaign during the 2023 Mass Reappraisal.

The multifaceted campaign featured an innovative one-stop shop website that both educated homeowners and enabled them to participate in the valuation process through the Neighborhood Survey and Property Value Reviews. It employed new, innovative GIS technologies and outreach to engage residents and help them understand why their property values changed. For the first time, the office developed a Property Tax Estimator so homeowners could see how their new values would affect their property taxes. It also included an extensive media and mail campaign to property owners about their new tentative values and their options.

The Auditor’s office goal throughout this process was to enable homeowners to be part of the process in a way they have never been before in working with the office to determine the appropriate value of the property as well as to understand the reappraisal process, which was the goal of the Know Your Home Value campaign.

This was an enormous undertaking, and the office is thrilled that it has received international recognition from the preeminent appraisal organization in the world, the IAAO. I look forward to embarking on more innovative programs and initiatives in the future for the residents and businesses of Franklin County.

Auditor’s office to Participate in Puppypalooza

Nationwide Pet Insurance Puppypalooza will be held September 5 at Huntington Field and will offer the opportunity for dogs and their owners to enjoy an evening of baseball as the Clippers play the Durham Bulls. As part of the event, dogs and owners will have a chance to be a part of the puppy parade, held prior to the game, where dogs get to walk on the field. Auditor’s office staff will be at Puppypalooza with information on dog licensing and responsible pet care. The event begins at 6:35 pm.

Licensing dogs is required by state law and ensures that if your dog is lost they can be safely returned to you. Licenses can always be purchased online at doglicense.franklincountyohio.gov and also at the Auditor’s licensing counter, 373 S. Front St., 21st Floor., Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. For more information on Nationwide Pet Insurance Puppypalooza visit the Clippers website.

Farm Market Wins August True Transactions Award

Kirk’s Farm Market in Grove City has won the August True Transaction Award for its use of accurate scales and scanners in its sale of high-quality produce.

“Congratulations to Mark Kirk and his team for their excellent use of accurate scales and scanners for their customers,” Auditor Stinziano said.

Founded in 2011, Kirk’s Farm Market sells Ohio-grown low-cost, high-quality fruits and vegetables. It is located at 4255 Harrisburg Pike in Grove City.

The True Transactions Award is a recognition given to businesses with a flawless record of using accurate scanners and scales that have been verified by Auditor’s office Weights and Measures inspectors. First awarded in March 2019, it is presented monthly to deserving businesses in townships, villages and cities across Franklin County.