Van wert court house

Nancy Dixon
  Van Wert County Auditor
121 E. Main st
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
(419) 238-0843     Fax: (419) 238-1111

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Destroyed
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Damage to either real property or manufactured homes must be reported to us at the county auditor’s office in order for you to receive tax relief on next year’s taxes.  Damage resulting from either demolition or natural disasters such as fire, tornado or flooding can be reported. Landlords may report damage caused by tenants.  Tax relief is extended according to the following schedule.  Please click below to print a destroyed property reporting form.

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%

Print Application