Real estate tax statements for the second half 2013, payable by July 11, have been mailed, according to
Jill Engle, Wood County treasurer.
A total of $ 84,151,162.40 has been billed against 72,462 parcels.
To avoid a 10 percent penalty, the taxes must be paid by July 11. By law, the post office cancellation
date is considered.Taxpayers should be aware that all internet payments, mailed by their financial
institutions, need to be postmarked on or before the due date.
Once again, Engle will furnish duplicate "information only" copies of statements to property
owners who pay their real estate taxes with their house payment. "This is for taxpayer reference
only," Engle cautioned. "The lending institution will receive the original bill and make
payment, the property owner will simply have the convenience of knowing the amount and breakdown of
their tax dollars."
Members of the national guard and reserve components of the armed forces of the united states who have
been called to active duty may qualify for an extension of time in which to pay.
As a customer service, most of the financial institutions in the county will accept payments of the real
estate taxes and forward them. Individuals need to present their bill and pay the exact amount. They
will not accept partial payments, escrow payments or disputed amounts. These concerns can be resolved by
contacting the treasurer’s office either in person or by toll free phone. The phone numbers are Bowling
Green 419354-9130, all other areas 1-866-860-4140 extension 9130.
The financial institutions participating are Union Bank, the Corn City State Bank, Farmers &
Merchants, the State Bank and Trust, First Merit Bank, First Federal of the Midwest and specific
Huntington National Bank branches.
Tax payments may be made by automatic withdrawal from your checking account. You may also remit payment
by credit card, with a convenience fee attached.
A drop box for tax payments is located in the southwest corner of the parking lot off of Summit Street.
It is directly behind the UPS box.
Visit the treasurer’s web site at treasurer.Co.Wood.Oh.Us for more information.