Todd A. Hixson
Muskingum County Courthouse
401 Main St.
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Bus: (740) 455-7118
treasurer@muskingumcounty.org
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Welcome to the Office of the Muskingum County Treasurer.
Announcements
This website is for searching and paying Real Estate and Manufactured Homes tax payments.
In our ongoing effort the make remitting taxes as convenient as possible and alleviate traffic and congestion downtown and at the Courthouse we are recommending the following payment options :
- The online payment system available through this website or by telephone at (866) 648-1955.
- Mail your payment with the United States Postal Service.
- All Muskingum County branches of The Community Bank will accept non-payment plan current taxes with the original tax bill and valid identification.
- Drop your check payment with bottom portion of tax bill in the Drop Box available inside the main entrance to the Courthouse, sited to avoid the security process.
We are continually striving to make your interaction with the Treasurer's Office as pleasant and convenient as possible. Check back for updates. Should you have any questions or need additional information please contact us by telephone or email as listed below.
- Office Phone Number - (740) 455-7118
- Office Fax Number - (740) 455-7908
Chief Deputy Treasurer
Deputy Treasurers
Due Dates
- Real Estate first half taxes are due Friday, February 17, 2023.
- Manufactured Home first half taxes are due Friday, February 17, 2023.
- Real Estate second half taxes are due Friday, June 16, 2023.
- Manufactured Home second half taxes are due Friday, June 16, 2023.
- Delinquent taxes, real estate and manufactured homes, are due *Friday, September 22, 2023* to avoid publication, added interest, and/or foreclosure.
Online and Telephone Payments
- Real Estate payments made through this website via Point and Pay take 3 days to process. Start here.
- Manufactured Home payments can be made through the Auditor's Website via Point and Pay. Start here.
- Phone payments are available for real estate and manufactured home taxes by dialing (866) 648-1955 via Point and Pay's Intelligent Voice Recognition. Must have parcel or registration number.
- The following fees apply to online and phone payments: Credit Card - 2.5%, min. $2.00; Visa Debit Card - $3.95 Flat Fee; E-Check - $1.50 Flat Fee up to $10,000, e-checks over $10,000 - $10.00
- We are unable to accept credit card, debit card, or e-check payments in-person at the Office windows.
Alternate Payment Method
If you are interested in paying your FUTURE REAL ESTATE TAXES by automatic annual or semi-annual withdrawals from a checking or savings account, please follow these steps. Click on the Tax Forms tab and fill out the ACH agreement, sign, attach the information requested and mail to our office.
This program will only be available for taxpayers that are current with their taxes and this is not for taxpayers already enrolled with their lender for escrow.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Amanda at 740 455-7118 or email alsmith@muskingumcounty.org.
The Muskingum County Treasurer serves as Muskingum County's chief investment officer, the administrator of delinquent tax collections and the keeper of the property tax escrow account. The Treasurer serves as the county banker, safe keeper of all taxes and investor of local funds.
Real Property tax is one of the oldest taxes in the State of Ohio and is also one of the most stable tax bases, the taxable value of land and buildings. Tax rates vary between tax districts depending on all levies approved either by legislative authority or by the voters in the district. Ohio law limits local government authority to assess property taxes by creating the 10 mill limitation.
Use this website to:
- View and pay your real estate tax bill. Start here.
- View and print official tax forms and documents. Learn more.
- Tax Bills on a contract must pay current taxes at the Treasurer's Office
Hours of Service
8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Closed all Legal Holidays
Thank you for visiting our site! Please email any comments, suggestions, or other concerns to the Muskingum County Treasurer
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