Akron Property Tax Records
Akron property tax records are maintained by the Summit County Fiscal Office. As the county seat and largest city in Summit County, Akron has over 225,000 residential parcels tracked across the county system. You can search for any property in Akron through the Fiscal Office's online tools, which include a property tax search, parcel viewer, and document search. The median home value in Summit County is about $187,700, and the median property tax rate sits around 1.65%. Zoning information for Akron properties comes through the city's Department of Planning and Urban Development.
Akron Overview
Search Akron Property Tax Records
The Summit County Fiscal Office runs the main property search for Akron. The tool lets you look up property tax and appraisal data by address, owner name, or parcel number. Each result shows the assessed value, tax amounts, ownership history, and building details.
The Parcel Viewer is a GIS-based map tool. You can click on any parcel to see boundaries, dimensions, and aerial photos. There is also an environmental data viewer and an engineer viewer for infrastructure data. The document search platform lets you look up recorded documents tied to a parcel.
Summit County tracks over 260,000 parcels. Of those, about 225,620 are residential and 17,773 are commercial. The Summit County Fiscal Office in Akron handles all property tax records for the city and the rest of the county.
Akron Tax Rates and Assessment
Akron property taxes are based on assessed value, which is 35% of market value under Ohio law. The median tax rate in Summit County is about 1.65%. Your exact rate depends on your tax district. Levies for schools, libraries, fire, and other services set the millage rate in each district.
The Summit County Fiscal Office website provides Akron property tax records, parcel maps, and assessment data for all properties in the county.
You can use the Fiscal Office's online tools any time to check your value, review tax history, or look up neighboring parcels.
Reappraisals happen every six years under ORC Chapter 5713. A triennial update occurs at the three-year mark. House Bill 920 prevents existing levies from collecting more just because values went up. New levies are exempt from HB 920. The median household income in Summit County is about $65,568, and the median rental cost is $960.
Note: Akron's Department of Planning and Urban Development handles zoning for city properties. Contact them separately from the Fiscal Office if you have zoning questions.
Paying Akron Property Taxes
The Summit County Fiscal Office handles tax billing. Bills go out each year with two payment deadlines. You can pay online, by mail, or in person. Late payments bring penalties and interest under Ohio law. If taxes go unpaid long enough, the county can place a lien on the property. The city of Akron has a separate municipal income tax that is not part of the property tax system.
The Summit County GIS Open Data portal provides parcel boundaries, zoning maps, and other geographic data. This can be helpful if you are researching a property before buying or if you need to verify lot dimensions.
Akron Exemptions and Credits
Akron homeowners can apply for Ohio's standard tax relief programs. The homestead exemption helps seniors 65 and older and permanently disabled homeowners. It removes up to $25,000 of market value from the tax calculation. Disabled veterans with 100% service-connected ratings can exempt up to $50,000. Apply at the Summit County Fiscal Office.
The owner-occupied credit gives a 2.5% reduction for your primary home. The non-business credit rolls back 10% for residential properties not used mainly for business. Under ORC Chapter 319, the county auditor administers these programs and certifies eligibility. The CAUV program also applies to any agricultural land within Akron's borders.
- Homestead exemption up to $25,000 for seniors and disabled homeowners
- Enhanced homestead up to $50,000 for disabled veterans
- Owner-occupied credit of 2.5% for primary residences
- Non-business credit (10% rollback) on residential properties
Filing a Tax Appeal in Akron
Akron property owners who disagree with their assessed value can file a complaint with the Summit County Board of Revision. The filing window is January 1 through March 31. You need DTE Form 2 and supporting evidence. Comparable sales, a recent appraisal, or documentation of property issues all count as evidence.
Hearings run from April through June. Under ORC Chapter 5715, the board's decision can be appealed to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals. You can only file on the same parcel once every three years. The burden of proof rests on the property owner to show the value is incorrect.
Nearby Cities
Akron is in northeast Ohio, near several other cities covered on this site.