| Mercer County Treasurer | |
| 101 North Main Street | |
| Celina, OH 45822 | |
| PHONE: (419) 586-2259 | |
| FAX1: (419) 586-4319 | |
| EMAIL: treasurer@mercercountyohio.org | Web Site: www.mercercountyohio.org/treasurer |
NEW TAX BILL INFORMATION - 2008 |
Doris A. Rutschilling, Mercer County Treasurer, states that a new form of the tax bill will be mailed in January. A new tax system has been installed and it generates an 8.5" x 11" tax bill. The tax bill is easier to read and contains all of the tax information about the property, special assessments, CAUV and homestead. The tax bill has a green heading and there is additional information on the back of the bill as to programs available through the office. We can do direct withdrawals, accept Credit cards through a third party, and escrow your taxes. Plus, delinquent payment programs are available. We will be happy to help you with any of these programs. If anyone has questions with the new tax bill call our office at 419-586-2259. |
| Mission Statement |
| The Commitment of the Mercer County Treasurer's Office is to serve the tax payers of the county in the most prompt, accurate, professional and courteous way possible. |
| Staff |
| The Treasurers office has a staff of three full time employees: |
| Kathy A. Phillips, Deputy Clerk |
| Cheryl A. Black, Deputy Clerk |
| Dawn Hinton, Deputy Clerk |
| Several part time employees help at real estate tax collection time during the year. |
| Responsibilities |
| The responsibilities of the Treasurer's office is to collect the following: |
| Real Estate Taxes |
| Manufactured Home Taxes |
| Personal Property Taxes |
| Estate Taxes |
| The office maintains various accounts ranging from the simple depositories to complex accounts that hold all of the counties investments. |
| The Treasurer's Office Hours are: |
| Monday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Location |
| The Office is on the Second floor of the Courthouse on the South end, Room 201. The Phone number is 419-586-2259 and the |
| fax number is 419-586-4319. |
| TAX BILLS |
| Real Estate |
| Real Estate Tax bills are usually due on February 20th and July 20th . These bills are mailed within a month before the due date. Real Estate taxes are always paid a year behind. The office accepts checks and cash which can be mailed or brought to the office. |
| Manufactured Home |
| Manufactured home taxes are due January 31st and July 31st. |
| each year. |
| Sewer |
| Sewer Bills are now being cellected at the Sewer Department Office in the Central Services Building. |
| Personal Property |
| Personal Property taxes are due in April and September. |
| Escrow |
| We do have an Escrow Plan for the Real Estate Taxes as well as the Manufactured Home Taxes. These programs start in August each year. Coupons are mailed so monthly payments can be made toward the taxes. |
| Delinqent |
| There is also a Delinquent Tax payment plan. We will enter into a contract plan for you to pay your delinquent taxes by the month. Manufactured Homes and Real Estate both have these plans. |
| Investments |
| Mercer County invests all available funds to receive the highest possible return according to the Ohio Revised Code Section 135.35. These investments are reviewed monthly by the Investment Advisory Committee Consisting of the Treasurer and two County Commissioners. |
| NEW - Pay with Credit Card |
| The Mercer County Treasurer's Office now accepts payment with credit card online and by phone, but NOT in the office. Important information about paying with credit card. |
Last Revised: 10/31/2008