Athens County Auditor's Office

08/14/2026

🎡 IT’S SALE NIGHT AT THE FAIR! 🎡

Heading to the fair tonight? Be sure to swing by our booth while you’re there!

📍 Stop by, grab a handout, and take a look at what we have to offer! Our booth is set up and ready for you — no need to wait around for us. 😉

Enjoy sale night, and don’t forget to stop by! 🎟️🎡

08/14/2026

Storm or flood damage to your property?

Property tax relief may be available. If your home, business, or other real property was damaged by recent storms or flooding, contact the Athens County Auditor’s Office. Your property does not have to be completely destroyed to qualify.

📞 740-592-3223
🌐 www.athenscountyauditor.org

Please share to help us reach affected property owners.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Athens County Auditor Jill Davidson, who has been selected as one of four recipients of the 2026 Ohio GFOA Award for Excellence!

For the second consecutive year, a member of the County Auditors Association of Ohio has been recognized by Ohio GFOA for excellence in public finance and government service. In 2025, Seneca County Auditor Julie Adkins and Fairfield County Auditor Carri Brown received Ohio GFOA honors, and this year we are proud to celebrate Jill and this well-deserved recognition.

“Jill is incredibly deserving of this honor. Her professionalism, dedication and leadership are evident in the work she does and in the respect, she has earned from colleagues across Ohio. It is especially meaningful that Julie and Carri, who were both recognized by Ohio GFOA last year, jointly nominated Jill for this year’s award, while I independently submitted a separate recommendation on her behalf. I think that speaks volumes about Jill and the impact she has made. On behalf of CAAO, we are extremely proud to see one of our own receive this recognition.” - Cindy Waugh, President, County Auditors Association of Ohio

Please join us in congratulating Jill on this outstanding and well-deserved honor!

07/31/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to Katherine Smith, Real Estate Administrator!
We’re grateful for your dedication, attention to detail, and the professionalism you bring to the office. Hope your birthday is a great one!

07/24/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Steve Roach, Weights and Measures Inspector and Sealer!
Thank you for the important work you do in the community and the consistency you bring to the office. Have a great birthday!

07/23/2026

🩺 Community Resource 🦷👓
We're happy to help spread the word! The Athens City-County Health Department is hosting GuardCare 2026, offering FREE health, dental, and vision services for all Ohio residents. See the flyer below for dates, times, and details.

07/20/2026

Athens County Auditor Jill Davidson Encourages Property Owners to Review Preliminary 2026 Property Values

ATHENS, Ohio – Athens County Auditor Jill Davidson announced today that preliminary property values from the county's 2026 reappraisal are now available for public review on the Athens County Auditor's website.

Ohio law requires every county to reappraise all real property every six years to reflect changes in the real estate market. The values now available online are the preliminary Tax Year 2026 values. Following final approval by the Ohio Department of Taxation, these values will become effective January 1, 2026, and will first be reflected on property tax bills payable in 2027.

The Auditor's Office willl be mailing postcards to property owners notifying them that the preliminary values are available online and encouraging them to review their property records.

Davidson encourages every property owner to review their property information to ensure it is accurate. Property owners should verify information such as acreage, building size, construction details, and other property characteristics used in determining value.

"Our goal has always been to value property fairly and accurately," Davidson said. "The best way we can do that is by maintaining accurate property records. I encourage every property owner to take a few minutes to review their information. If everything looks correct, no action is necessary. If you have questions or notice something that doesn't look right, please contact us. We'd much rather answer questions and make corrections now than after values are finalized."

The Auditor's website displays the new preliminary 2026 value. Property owners wishing to compare that value with their current value may refer to their recently received second-half 2025 property tax bill, which reflects the current taxable value.

Property owners who would like to discuss their property with an appraiser may schedule an informal review. Representatives will be available to meet with property owners in the Athens County Auditor's Conference Room on:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026

Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Athens County Auditor's Real Estate Division at (740) 592-3223 or [email protected]

These informal meetings provide an opportunity to review property record cards, discuss how values were determined, answer questions, and correct any factual errors before values are finalized.

Property owners may review their property information anytime by visiting:

www.athenscountyauditor.org

Property Owner Questions

Athens County Auditor's Office
Real Estate Division
Phone: (740) 592-3223
Email: [email protected]

Ohio law requires every county to reappraise all real property every six years to reflect changes in the real estate market. Following final approval by the Ohio Department of Taxation, these values will become effective January 1, 2026, and will first appear on property tax bills payable in 2027.

07/12/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Leah Allen, Accounts Payable!
Thank you for keeping things timely, accurate, and on track every day. We appreciate all you do—have a wonderful birthday!🥳