2026 Property Tax Due Dates
County-specificJuly 29
Second Half Real Estate
Delinquent after: September 19
Payment Methods
Online (credit 2.5% min $2, debit 1% min $2, e-check $1.75 flat); phone (833) 505-4134; Mail; drop box; In-Person cash/check
Muskingum County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
Property Search at muskingumcountytreasurer.org or call (833) 505-4134. Fees: credit card 2.5% (min $2.00), debit 1.0% (min $2.00), e-check $1.75 flat (up to $10k).
By Mail
Mail check or money order with remit stub to P.O. Box 2058, Mt. Vernon, OH.
In Person
In person at Muskingum County Courthouse — cash, check, or money order at windows. E-Payment kiosk in lobby accepts cards and e-check. — 401 Main St, Zanesville OH 43701, Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
About Property Taxes in Ohio
Ohio property taxes are administered at the county level, with each county having an auditor (who assesses property values), a treasurer (who collects taxes), and a Board of Revision (which handles appeals). Property is assessed at 35% of its appraised (market) value — this 35% figure is called the assessed value. Ohio taxes are paid in two installments and are collected partially in arrears, meaning the bills you pay in the current year cover taxes for the prior year. Rates vary significantly by location, with the total effective rate depending on the sum of all overlapping taxing districts — counties, cities, townships, school districts, library districts, and others. Ohio's effective property tax rates are moderate by national standards, averaging around 1.4% of market value.
Payment & Assessment
Ohio property taxes are paid in two installments. Due dates vary by county, but common schedules include: First half: Due in late February or early March (often February 5 or March 31 depending on county) Second half: Due in late June or early July (often June 20 or July 31 depending on county) Contact your county treasurer for the exact due dates in your county. Late penalty: A 10% penalty is applied to any unpaid installment after the due date. Continued non-payment can result in a tax lien and eventual tax certificate sale. Most counties offer online payment through the county treasurer's website. Payment by mail, in person, and sometimes by phone is also available. Some counties offer a partial payment plan — contact your county treasurer for details.
Statewide framework for Ohio. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
About Muskingum County
Muskingum County is a county located in the east-central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86,410. Its county seat is Zanesville. Nearly bisected by the Muskingum River, the county name is based on a Delaware American Indian word translated as "town by the river" or "elk's eye". Muskingum County comprises the Zanesville, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area. The Zanesville Micropolitan Statistical Area is the second-largest statistical area within the Combined Statistical Area, after the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county also comprises the entire Zanesville media market.
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