Ottawa County Treasurer

Tax Language

Real Estate Tax
Real Property tax is one of the oldest taxes in the State of Ohio and is also one of the most stable tax bases, the taxable value of land and buildings. Tax rates vary between tax districts depending on all levies approved either by legislative authority or by the voters in the district. Ohio law limits local government authority to assess property taxes by creating the 10 mill limitation.

Manufactured Home Tax
Similar to the above property taxes, MFG Home Taxes were instituted in 1925 with the development of Manufactured Homes. The tax base is 40% of the depreciated value of the home and the rate is the total of all taxes levied in the district. New law passed by the Ohio General Assembly in December of 1998 significantly changes Manufactured Home taxation by assessing the value of the home similar to Real Estate, at market values.

Estate Tax
The State of Ohio is the administrative agent for Ohio's Estate Tax, however, depending on the county of residence of the decedent, the County Treasurer collects the tax locally, distributing twice a year 30% of the collection to the state, less fees, and the remaining balance distributed to the local tax districts allocated on a percentage of where the estate assets were held.

Responsibilities of the Treasurer

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, the Ottawa County Treasurer is responsible for collecting two kinds of property taxes: real estate (O.R.C. 323.12) and manufactured homes (O.R.C. 4503.06). Taxes on real estate are due in February and July of each year. Taxes on manufactured homes are due in February/March and July.

There are two major factors that influence the amount of real estate taxes a property owner owes: the value of the property as determined by the Ottawa County Auditor, and tax levies, most of which are decided by the voters.

The Treasurer is elected to a term of four years, and constantly strives to use his investment, cash management and financial planning stratedgies to improve services to the taxpayer and citizens of Ottawa County.

Additional responsibilities include:

Safekeeping of taxes collected on behalf of the county's local taxing authorities such as schools, cities, townships, villages and libraries.
Investment of undisbursed funds to earn revenue for the general operating fund.
Serve on the County Investment Board to provide financial data, investment instruments, financial forecasting and monitor the return on the County's investments.
Serve on the Board of Revision for complaints from taxpayers who feel the value of their property is not correct.
Serve on the Budget Commission for approval of spending levels for the political subdivisions of the county.
Administration of the delinquent tax collection programs and process.
The Treasurer helps to return unclaimed funds to the residents of Ottawa County.

Investment Income History

Updated 2/15/2023


                        
                            $1,103,863 in 2022
                            $334,515 in 2021
                            $821,286 in 2020
							$1,319,161 in 2019
                            $1,064,953 in 2018
                            $450,541 in 2017 
                            $404,494 in 2016 
                            $331,172 in 2015 
                            $369,233 in 2014 
                            $346,927 in 2013 
                            $363,551 in 2012 
                            $369,705 in 2011 
                            $410,026 in 2010
                            $1,006,032 in 2009
                            $1,754,000 in 2008
                            $2,633,000 in 2007
                            $1,865,000 in 2006 
                            $1,062,000 in 2005

Public Records Policy

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Ottawa County Treasurers

NUMBER	TERM	NAME
1	1840	Cyrus Moore
2	1841-1842	Joseph W. Sylvester
3	1843-1846	Louis L. Mackey
4	1847-1850	Samuel Hollinshead
5	1850-1854	William L. Cole
6	1855	Sylvester A. Smith
7	1856	James Wonnell
8	1857-1860	James McNutt
9	1861-1864	John Klinhans
10	1865-1868	John Bredehoft
11	1869-1872	David McRitchie
12	1873-1876	Godfrey Jaeger
13	1877-1880	John H. Magee
14	1881-1884	E. Lay
15	1885-1886	Philip Smith
16	1887-1888	Geo. Deal
17	1889-1892	W. Gordon
18	1893-1894	M. Green
19	1895-1896	H. H. Mylander
20	1897-1901	Frank Holt
21	1901-1905	John Vogel
22	1905-1909	George McRitchie
23	1909-1913	W. H. Althoff
24	1913-1917	George Vogel
25	1917-1919	Albert Daniels
26	1919-1921	A. J. Davids
27	1921-1923	A. J. Winnie
28	1923-1927	Charles Rauch
29	1927-1931	Josephine L. Fall
30	1931-1941	William G. Franck First Four Year Term 1937-1941
31	1941-1954	D. L. Cullenen Died in office1954
32	1954-1965	Howard F. Zimmerman Resigned August 1965
33	1965-1967	Ralph L. Snyder
34	1967-1989	Pauline Freimark
35	1989-2005	Jacqueline L. Chapman
36	2005-2021	Robert J. Hille
37	2021-Present	Anthony L. Hatmaker