The yearly New Construction Program assures that all parcels of real property that have structural changes are appraised (or "valued") at their current fair market value and then assessed at 35% of that value.  This method is established by Ohio law.  New buildings in a taxing district also generate "new tax money" for that district.

Yes.  A field listing technician will inspect each property that has reported either new construction or building destruction and record relevant information on the county's property record card.

The field listing technician will ask questions such as:

1. What improvements have you added to the property? 
2. What was the cost? 
3. What is your anticipated completion date?

In addition to the interior building inspection, these, and other questions, enable the county to make as accurate an appraisal as possible.

Yearly inspection of building additions and removals keeps the tax burden equitable for everyone in the county.  Otherwise, a property with a new building might not pay taxes on that structure for as many as five years (that is, until the next revaluation).  On the other hand, a property with a destroyed building could be paying taxes on a non­existent structure for up to five years.

If no one is home, a card will be left at your property asking you to provide information about the building's interior and any new construction or remodeling.  After complet­ing the card, simply return it to the address on the card's front.

If you believe the card's information is insufficient, call the county Auditor's office for an inspection appointment.  A field listing technician will visit your property again to view the home's interior with you.