2026 Property Tax Due Dates
County-specificSeptember 9
Second Half (2025 Real Estate Tax)
Payment Methods
Online (Municipay), Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Portage County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
Via Municipay (payment processing partner). Convenience fee: credit/debit cards 2.35% (min $2.00), electronic checks $0.50 flat. Also payable by phone at 330-355-1544 (same fee schedule).
By Mail
Personal check or verified payment (cashier's check/money order) to Portage County Treasurer, P.O. Box 1217, Ravenna, OH 44266. No cash by mail, no credit/debit cards by mail.
In Person
449 S. Meridian St., Ravenna, OH. Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Cash, check, or credit/debit accepted (2.35% fee applies to cards, no e-check in-office). After-hours drop box available in the parking lot. — 449 S. Meridian Street, 1st Floor, P.O. Box 1217, Ravenna OH 44266, Mon-Fri 8am-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 Portage County
Portage County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 161,791. Located in Northeast Ohio, Portage County is part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area. Its county seat is Ravenna and its largest city is Kent. The county, named for the portage between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas rivers, was created in 1807 and formally organized in 1808. In addition to the cities of Kent and Ravenna, Portage County also includes the cities of Aurora and Streetsboro, along with five villages, 18 civil townships, and several unincorporated places within those townships. Additionally, the county includes parts of the city of Tallmadge, and part of the village of Mogadore, both of which are mostly in neighboring Summit County.
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