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Homestead Exemption Program | Summit County Fiscal Officer

175 South Main Street,, 3rd And 4th Floors Ohio Building, Akron, OH 44308

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Eligibility
Must meet one (1) of the following eligibility requirements:
  • Homeowners age 65 and over;
  • Homeowners, under the age of 65, who are permanently and totally disabled;
  • Military Veterans who have either received a total (100%) disability rating for service-connected disabilities, or received a total (100%) disability rating for compensation for service-connected disabilities based on a determination of individual unemployability;
  • Homeowners already receiving the Homestead Exemption, who have recently changed residences in the State of Ohio;
  • Spouse of a fallen first responder who passed away in the line of duty.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must meet income eligibility. Visit website to determine the income limits for the application year. Income requirement does not apply to eligible military Veterans.
Required documents
Completed application and other requested documents (varies by type of exemption).
Hours
Same as site hours.
(330) 643-2661
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Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information or visit the website for an application.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Offers a tax reduction program which provides Summit County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption.
Last assured
01/23/2026
Providing organization
Summit County Fiscal Officer
Manages the Auditor Division, Recorder Division, Services Division, and Treasurer Division. Responsible for the collecting of Real Estate Taxes on all properties in Summit County, mailing real estate tax bills semi-annually, and managing county revenue.