By 1808Delaware
Delaware County property owners will have more time to pay their second-half 2025 real property tax bills after a new state law delayed the printing and mailing of bills across the county.
Delaware County Treasurer Ken O’Brien announced that the second-half tax collection has been delayed because of the recent enactment of House Bill 186 by the Ohio General Assembly. The legislation created an Inflation Cap Credit, which reduces taxes on certain school district levies. Because the credit applies retroactively to tax year 2025 for real property, county officials and state agencies must update calculations before bills can be issued.
New Deadline Set For August
To allow time for those updates, the due date for second-half 2025 real property taxes in Delaware County has been extended from July 10 to August 17. The delay applies only to this year’s collection cycle. Treasurer O’Brien said next year’s collections are expected to return to the normal February 10 and July 10 schedule.
Who May See A Reduction
The new credit is expected to lower property taxes for many qualifying property owners, although not every property will qualify. According to the Treasurer’s Office, residential and agricultural properties will receive the Inflation Cap Credit on their second-half tax bill, except for properties in the Dublin, Westerville, and Olentangy school districts.
Once the recalculations are complete, eligible taxpayers will see the Inflation Cap Credit clearly identified on their second-half tax bills. The credit will also appear on property records available through the Delaware County Auditor’s website.
What Happens If Taxes Are Already Paid
Property owners who qualify for the credit and have already paid their 2025 real property taxes in full will not need to take separate action. Any resulting overpayment will be applied to the following tax year.
O’Brien said the implementation has required substantial coordination among local and state officials.
“The implementation of House Bill 186 requires significant coordination among county and state agencies to ensure taxpayers receive the benefits provided under the law accurately and fairly,” O’Brien said. “I appreciate the hard work that Delaware County Auditor George Kaitsa and his staff are doing to ensure that each parcel is assessed the correct amount.”
Questions And Next Steps
County auditors across Ohio, their software vendors, and the Ohio Department of Taxation have been working to complete the calculations needed to apply the new credit accurately.
Taxpayers with questions about their bills or the extended deadline may contact the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office at 740-833-2480.
Source: Delaware County
