This page helps with Property Tax tasks in Medina County, Ohio, including checking tax bill information, reviewing payment options, understanding penalties, and finding the right office contact.

The Medina County Treasurer’s Office handles real estate tax bills, payments, prepay options, penalties, overpayments, and related taxpayer questions.

Medina County Treasurer property tax information

The Medina County Treasurer’s website is the main public resource for Medina County property tax bills, payment guidance, and real estate tax information. Start with the Treasurer’s property tax information page for official tax details and site access.

Use the site to review real estate tax information, tax bill guidance, payment options, prepay information, forms, and taxpayer assistance topics. The Treasurer’s Office notes that tax data is for informational use and is not a legal property description.

Search and review property tax details

Medina County property tax amounts and payment status can be checked through the county’s tax bill search options. The Treasurer’s FAQ directs property owners to use the Real Estate Taxes or Manufactured Home Taxes sections, depending on the property type.

The Medina County Auditor also provides an advanced property search with fields such as owner name, parcel number, address, sale criteria, tax district, township, municipality, school district, acreage, year built, and living area.

Tip: For payment questions, use the Treasurer’s tax bill tools and contact the Treasurer’s Office if a bill is missing or unclear.

Property tax payment options

Medina County property taxes may be paid by mail, in person, by drop box, online, by phone, or through the prepay escrow program. The payment due date is printed on the tax bill.

Payment option Key details
Mail Envelope must be postmarked by the due date. Checks are payable to John A. Burke, Medina County Treasurer.
In person Pay at the Treasurer’s Office with check, cash, debit card, or credit card. Bring the entire tax bill.
Drop box Use check or money order only. Do not place cash in a drop box. Include the bill stub or write the parcel number on the check.
Online Online options include e-check, debit card, PayPal, credit card, and PayPal Credit.
Phone Call 1-888-607-8389 to pay by credit card, debit card, or e-check. Discover is not accepted by phone.

For current payment instructions, fees, and drop box details, use the Treasurer’s tax payment options page.

Fees for card, e-check, and online payments

Convenience fees are charged by the payment vendor. The Treasurer states that the office neither encourages nor discourages credit card use.

Payment type Fee
E-check $1.50 transaction fee
Debit card 1.99% vendor fee per transaction
Credit card 2.5% vendor fee per transaction
PayPal 2.5% vendor fee per transaction

Drop boxes and in-person payments

The Treasurer’s Office accepts in-person payments at 144 North Broadway Street in Medina. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended hours until 6:00 PM on the payment due date.

Drive-up drop boxes are available at the Treasurer’s Office, Brunswick City Hall, Lodi Library, and Wadsworth Municipal Building. The Brunswick, Lodi, and Wadsworth drop boxes are open only from the time tax bills are mailed through the due date.

  • Treasurer’s Office, County Administration Building, 144 North Broadway Street, Medina, Ohio
  • Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio
  • Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi, Ohio
  • Wadsworth Municipal Building, 120 Maple Street, Wadsworth, Ohio

Do not put cash in a drop box. Use a check or money order and include the tax bill stub or parcel number.

Late property tax penalties

Ohio law requires late-payment penalties after the tax payment due date. Payments made within 10 days after the due date are assessed a 5% penalty. Payments made more than 10 days after the due date are assessed a 10% penalty.

Interest is calculated and added by the Auditor on August 1 and December 1 each year. Taxpayers may request a penalty waiver using the Remission of Penalty form, which is returned to the Treasurer’s Office for review.

Prepay escrow options

The Medina County Treasurer offers a prepay escrow program for taxpayers who want to make smaller monthly payments. To enroll, property taxes must be current, or the taxpayer must be on a delinquent payment plan.

Program How it works
Automatic withdrawal Monthly ACH payments are scheduled for 1/10 of the estimated annual tax bill. Debits occur every month except June and July.
Coupon payment The Treasurer provides coupons and address labels for monthly mailed payments.
Cutoff dates Coupon payments received after May 15 or December 15 are returned.

For enrollment details, use the Treasurer’s prepay escrow information or call the prepay program number listed below.

Tax rates, estimates, and valuation challenges

The Treasurer’s real estate tax information includes the county tax rate chart and current rate notices. The Auditor provides a tax estimator for estimating 2025 property taxes due and payable in 2026.

If a property owner disagrees with the Auditor’s valuation, the owner may file a challenge with the Medina County Board of Revision. Forms must be filed with the County Auditor between January 1 and March 31.

The Board of Revision includes the County Auditor, Treasurer, and one Commissioner. A property value challenge may normally be filed once every three years after the Auditor reappraises or revalues the property.

Tax bill copies, receipts, and forms

Medina County taxpayers can use Treasurer resources to read a sample tax bill, print payment receipts, request address changes, and find property tax forms. The Treasurer’s forms page includes change of address, prepay escrow, automatic prepay debit, military tax extension, tax rates, overpayment refund, and remission of penalty forms.

For help understanding the fields on a bill, use the Treasurer’s tax bill reading guide. For downloadable taxpayer forms, use the Treasurer forms page.

Medina County property tax contacts

Use these Medina County Treasurer contacts for property tax bills, payments, penalties, prepay questions, and related taxpayer issues.

Common questions

Where can I pay Medina County property taxes?

You can pay by mail, in person at the Medina County Treasurer’s Office, by approved drop box, online, by phone, or through the prepay escrow program.

Who should checks be payable to?

Checks should be made payable to John A. Burke, Medina County Treasurer.

When are Medina County real estate taxes due?

Real estate tax bills are mailed twice each year, typically in January and June. Payment is usually due about a month later, in February and July. The exact due date is printed on the tax bill.

What happens if I pay after the due date?

A 5% penalty applies to payments made within 10 days after the due date. A 10% penalty applies to payments made more than 10 days after the due date.

Can I ask to have a late-payment penalty waived?

Yes. You may submit a Remission of Penalty form to the Treasurer’s Office. The application is reviewed, and the decision is sent by mail.

How do I challenge my property valuation?

File a challenge with the Medina County Board of Revision through the County Auditor between January 1 and March 31.

Can I estimate my Medina County property taxes?

Yes. The Medina County Auditor’s tax estimator can estimate 2025 property taxes due and payable in 2026.