Hardin County Ohio

Hardin County Auditor

Michael T. Bacon

– Contact Info –

Hardin County Auditor
One Courthouse Square
Suite 250
Kenton, Ohio 43326-2398
Ph: (419) 674-2239
Fax: (419) 674-4023
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:00
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Duties of the Auditor

The County Auditor has three major roles from which all other duties result. These major duties are Chief Fiscal Officer, Chief Assessor, and Chief Payroll Officer. As Chief Fiscal Officer, the Auditor is responsible for all financial transactions and accounting of every County Board, Department, Office, Agency, or District. The Auditor is responsible for paying the debts and obligations of the County, verifying the accuracy and legitimacy of claims against the County, and overseeing all financial operations of the County. The Auditor is instrumental in the preparation of the County’s annual budgets as well as ensuring that the County does not exceed its budget/appropriations. The Auditor also prepares the estimated revenues of the County as well as assisting the several local taxing authorities in determining their estimated tax revenues. The Auditor must also certify all bonded indebtedness and sign the bonds as well as maintain a record of the indebtedness. The Auditor also provides information to the Auditor of State and other agencies for audits.

As Chief Assessor of the County, the Auditor is responsible for establishing the value of all property, real and personal, in the County. Every six years the Auditor must conduct a full reappraisal of real property. Every three years, the Auditor must conduct an update of real property values. Each year, the Auditor assesses the values for manufactured homes. The Auditor also assesses the taxes for personal property after examining the tax returns. The Auditor also assesses the taxes on estates. In each of these areas, the Auditor is acting under the direct auspices of the Tax Commissioner of Ohio as his agent. The Auditor must comply with all the rules and regulations issued by the Tax Commissioner and the several Ohio laws governing these assessments.

As Chief Payroll Officer of the County, the Auditor is responsible for the preparation and distribution of the payroll for all county employees. The Auditor must prepare the required reports for the State and the Federal agencies. The Auditor must also deposit the required payroll taxes in a timely manner or face penalties. The Auditor must also maintain the confidentiality of the payroll information as well as the accuracy of the information. The Auditor is also responsible for placing any garnishments against a county employees wages and forwarding the money to the appropriate agency.

Michael Bacon - Auditor

Due Dates

January 3: 1st day to appeal real estate property values by filing a complaint with the Board of Revision.
Second Monday of the month: Board of Revision organizational meeting.
January 15: School adopts tax budget.
January 15: CAUV renewal and new applications mailed.
January 20: School tax budgets due in auditor’s office.
January 31: Last day to purchase dog license without penalty.

February 14: Last day to pay real estate tax bills first half of the year without penalty.
February 28: Last day to pay manufactured home tax bills first half of the year without penalty.

March 31: Last day to appeal real estate property value to the Board of Revision.

April 1: School Board adopts resolution accepting rates.

First Monday of the month: Manufactured Homes Homestead Exemption Deadline.
Fourth Monday of the month: Cigarette license renewal deadline.

June 1: Budgets to be filed with taxing authority.
First Monday of the month: 2 1/2% Rollback applications due.
First Monday of the month: Homestead applications and renewals due.

July 1: Price reduced 50% for dog tags for puppies 3 months and younger.
July 10: Last day to pay real estate tax bills second half of the year without penalty.
July 15: Tax Budget to be adopted.
July 20: Local governments must submit tax budget to the county auditor.
July 24: Last day to pay manufactured home tax bills second half of the year without penalty.

First Monday of the month: Organizational meeting of the Budget Commission.

September 1: Budget Commission shall have completed its work.
First Monday of the month: Last day for local governments to certify special assessments for collection on the tax list.

October 1: Taxing authority must accept tax rates.
October 1: School board adopts final appropriations.

First Tuesday after first Monday: General election.

December 1: Dog tag license sale begins.
Hardin County Ohio

Hardin County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Suite 100
Kenton, Ohio 43326-1575

Phone: (419) 674 2205
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:00

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Links

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

Services Provided By Ohio Job & Family Services

Hardin County Family and Children First

Credit Card Payments

Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and rewards of credit card payments for Real Estate, Personal Property and Mobile Home taxes. In cooperation with Hardin County, PayGov offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay taxes by telephone or directly over the Internet.

This service is safe, reliable and in accordance with all state and government regulations. In order to process your payment, PayGov, the credit card service provider, charges a nominal convenience fee based on the amount of the transaction. Hardin County does not retain any portion of this fee.

To make a payment by telephone call 1-866-480-8552 and a live operator will assist you.

To make a payment by credit card online Click Here to get started

Here is what you will need:

  • Your Tax Bill
  • Your Credit Card

Tax Installment Prepay Plan

The Tax Installment Prepay (TIP) Plan divides the Annual Real Estate Taxes in 12 portions. Taxpayers receive a coupon book with ten (10) coupons, enough for the entire year. The taxpayer makes five (5) installments per half and then the final bill shows the Half Tax less all prepayments and the balance due. There is no penalty if one of the payments is late or missed as long as the total Half Tax in paid in full prior to the closing date for that half.

To be eligible for this TIP Plan a taxpayer needs to have their taxes paid for the current Tax Year.

If you are interested in getting started on the Tax Installment Prepay (TIP) Plan please contact our office.

Coroner's Office

Hardin County Coroner
Aaron M. Fritz, MD
1025 S. Main Street
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: (740) 978-6208
aaron.fritz@hardincountyohio.gov
Hours: all times

The key job responsibility is to determine the manner and cause of deaths, often by performing autopsies. During autopsies, coroners inspect the body of a deceased person to identify marks or other empirical evidence that indicates how he or she died. Other specific job duties include visiting death scenes, identifying human remains, supervising the transportation of corpses, operating crime scene equipment, completing death certificates and notifying next of kin.

Victim Assistance

Tracy Wright
Hardin County Victim Assistance
Prosecutor’s Office
One Courthouse Square, Suite 50
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: 419 674 2277
Email
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8.00am – 3.30pm

The office of the Hardin County Prosecutor has a Victim Assistance Program to assist victims of crime throughout their dealings with the criminal justice system.

Victims of crime can be left feeling alone, afraid, frustrated, angry and violated. The victim’s advocate is here to help you and we will make every effort to ensure victims receive timely notification of scheduled changes that involve their case.

The Victim Assistance Program is currently funded 100% by the SVAA (State victim Assistance) Grant through the Ohio attorney Generals Office. A new grant is written each year to keep the program in operation.
Go to the website for forms and more information.

Domestic Relations Court

One Courthouse Square
Suite 210
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: 419 674 2233
Fax: 419 675 2941

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Municipal Court

P.O. Box 250
111 W. Franklin Street
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: 419 674 4362
Fax: 419 674 4096
Hours:

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Probate Court

One Courthouse Square

Suite 210
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: 419 674 2230
Fax: 419 674 2274
Email

Records birth certificates, marriage licenses, guardianships, wills, adoptions, and estates. Same Judge also serves Juvenile Court.

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Ditch Maintenance and Tax Map

Phone: (419) 674-2225
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Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:00

Keeps a variety of maps and records. Checks legal descriptions of property and deeds. Checks land contracts for attorneys and real estate agents to determine if the contracts accurately describe the property and deeds. Maintains the county’s 166 petitioned ditches.

Emergency Management Agency

Keith Severns, Director
1025 South Main Street
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: 419 674 2276
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 4.30pm

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GIS

One Courthouse Square Suite 180
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: 419 673 2984
Email: Nathan Saylor, GIS Coordinator
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 – 4:00

Geographical Information Systems; creates maps using data and statistics available from various sources in the county.

Go to the parcel mapping website
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I.T.

Hardin County’s IT Department is now a Contracted Service .

Maintenance

Hardin County Courthouse Maintenance
Richard A. Lawson
One Courthouse Square
Suite 90
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Phone: 419-674-2210
Mail Maintenance
Hours: Mon-Fri, 6.30 – 4pm

The goal of the maintenance department is “To preserve and maintain the facilities that belong to all residents of Hardin County in an economic manner and to ensure that these public buildings remain for many years to come.“

As an employee of the commissioners, supervisor Richard Lawson is charged with this task. The Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, Title Building and Safety Center are the main responsibility of this department. At times our services are rendered at the Transfer Station, Dog Pound and Lifeworks.

Duties include but are not limited to assisting office staff, scheduling and oversee service contractors, general repairs, minor construction, grounds care, etc. The maintenance staff is also responsible for decorating the courthouse for the Christmas season.

Unclaimed Funds

Unclaimed funds are funds that have left the possession of its rightful owner without having directly entered into the possession of another person. Examples of these funds are utility deposits, inheritance bequests, forgotten bank accounts, insurance claims, etc. If you believe you are entitled to such funds, please go to the State of Ohio Unclaimed Funds to collect them.

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