2021: Virtual Round Table with Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano
Franklin County Auditor Provides Rental Registry, Property Valuation Process Update
On Thursday, March 18, CAA members once again met virtually by attending the second CAA Virtual General Meeting. After a brief welcome and some meeting details Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano kicked off his presentation.
Stinziano’s presentation focused on the COVID impacts of the Board of Revision, the 2021 priorities of the Franklin County Auditor’s Offices and the Rental Registry. Beginning with an update on the Triennial property valuation he noted that there no delay granted to see what the impacts of the pandemic would have on property values. However, there is legislation that has passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives and is now in the Ohio Senate that would allow for challenges to the 2020 property values through the Board of Revision as a result of the pandemic.
Noting that there was a 20% increase to residential property values and a 15% increase in commercial property values the Auditor was expecting to see more challenges. Those whishing to file can now file online without a Notary signature and receive an e-receipt. While this is one of the positive changes to COVID Stinziano did note that his offices would be reopening in the future to allow in-person visits.
Looking ahead to the 2023 process Stinziano noted that the same third-party vendor that completed the 2017 and 2020 valuations has been retained. He did note that anyone with input on the process was welcomed to contact his offices to provide feedback prior to the 2023 process.
For those who have contacted his offices stating that the website has an obsolete photo, they will have to wait no more. Photos are being taken and the website being updated with current information.
Speaking to the Rental Registry Stinziano mentioned that if companies do not like receiving mail from his office, they simply must keep his office up to date. Noting that a significant portion of the mailings could be avoided with a simple change of contact. “If you register, you won’t get the reminders,” Stinziano said.
One item that permitted have a later application date was dog licenses. If you have not renewed your license, you have a bit of extra time in 2021 to do so.
Stinziano wrapped with asking members to contact him with any questions or concerns.
A complete recording of the meeting can be found through the link below.
On Thursday, March 18, CAA members once again met virtually by attending the second CAA Virtual General Meeting. After a brief welcome and some meeting details Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano kicked off his presentation.
Stinziano’s presentation focused on the COVID impacts of the Board of Revision, the 2021 priorities of the Franklin County Auditor’s Offices and the Rental Registry. Beginning with an update on the Triennial property valuation he noted that there no delay granted to see what the impacts of the pandemic would have on property values. However, there is legislation that has passed out of the Ohio House of Representatives and is now in the Ohio Senate that would allow for challenges to the 2020 property values through the Board of Revision as a result of the pandemic.
Noting that there was a 20% increase to residential property values and a 15% increase in commercial property values the Auditor was expecting to see more challenges. Those whishing to file can now file online without a Notary signature and receive an e-receipt. While this is one of the positive changes to COVID Stinziano did note that his offices would be reopening in the future to allow in-person visits.
Looking ahead to the 2023 process Stinziano noted that the same third-party vendor that completed the 2017 and 2020 valuations has been retained. He did note that anyone with input on the process was welcomed to contact his offices to provide feedback prior to the 2023 process.
For those who have contacted his offices stating that the website has an obsolete photo, they will have to wait no more. Photos are being taken and the website being updated with current information.
Speaking to the Rental Registry Stinziano mentioned that if companies do not like receiving mail from his office, they simply must keep his office up to date. Noting that a significant portion of the mailings could be avoided with a simple change of contact. “If you register, you won’t get the reminders,” Stinziano said.
One item that permitted have a later application date was dog licenses. If you have not renewed your license, you have a bit of extra time in 2021 to do so.
Stinziano wrapped with asking members to contact him with any questions or concerns.
A complete recording of the meeting can be found through the link below.
