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Appraisal Office

The main function of the appraisal department is to maintain fair and equal market values of all real estate and manufactured homes in the county. This is done through the sexennial reappraisals, triennial updates, and annual new construction valuations.

The appraisal office also implements the farm (CAUV) and forestry programs, hears value complaints through the Board of Revision hearings, transfers manufactured home titles, verifies sales information, makes property corrections per mapping and deeds, executes land changes, maintains property record cards, maintains new construction permit tracking, administers tax exemptions and abatements, and assists taxpayers with appraisal and property tax questions.

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Direct Line: (440) 279-1601
Newbury and Burton Residents: 1-888-714-0006 (Ext. 1601)

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Appraisal Office Video

What determines your property’s value? The three best indicators of value are the market sales price, an independently prepared appraisal by a certified appraiser, and comparable sales of similar homes in your neighborhood. As a homeowner, it’s also helpful to talk with a realtor and know the housing market in your area.

What DOES affect your property’s value and what does NOT? The following factors do affect your property’s value: changes to your overall square footage, additions to your home, additional outbuildings, and major improvements requiring a building permit. The following factors do not affect your property’s value: minor interior updates like new carpet, new appliances, and fixtures, changes to your landscaping, and changes to your driveway surface like concrete/asphalt.

If you as a homeowner have a valuation issue, you may request an informal review and hearing with one of our appraisers. You may file an appeal if you have solid evidence that proves at least one of three criteria:

Inaccurate or mislabeled property information, such as a carport instead of a garage
The estimated market value is too high, and you have evidence that similar properties have sold for less such as bank appraisal comparable sales
The estimated market value is inequitable because it’s higher than estimated values of similar properties

Destroyed Properties

You may be eligible for a reduction in your real estate tax bill if your property has been damaged by fire, flood, ice, or other means. State law gives County Auditors the authority to reduce real estate values for properties that have been damaged or destroyed. A substantial reduction in property value will result in a reduction in your real estate tax bill for your property.

You may file an “Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Real Property” or for manufactured homes an “Application For Tax Refund or Waiver for Destroyed Or Damaged Manufactured Homes”. This form must be returned to our office as soon as possible as we are not able to issue refunds for previous years. Upon receipt of the application, an appraiser will assess the property. Any reduction in value is adjusted quarterly depending on when the damage occurred. The reduction in value will be in place until the property has been restored to its prior condition.

To file for a reduction in your property value, please complete the application below and return it to the Geauga County Auditor’s office as soon as possible, and by the deadlines listed below.

Please note, by state law applications cannot be processed if received after the filing deadline.

Calendar Quarter in which Property was Damaged	Application Deadline	Percentage Deduction Allowed
January – March	December 31	100%
April – June	December 31	75%
July – September	December 31	50%
October – December	January 31	25%

Appliction for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Real Property (DTE 26) Application for Tax Refund or Waiver for Destroyed or Damanged Manufactured Homes (DTE 49)