OHIO EPA AWARDS THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY ENGINEER $74,652.18 IN GRANT FUNDING
Funding from H2Ohio Rivers Chloride Reduction Grant Program
FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO SUPPORT ISSUE 2, URGING RENEWAL OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Fairfield County Board of Commissioners has officially voted to support State Issue 2, which will appear on the May 6 ballot, urging residents to vote in favor of renewing the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). This long-standing program provides critical funding for local infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, water systems, and wastewater treatment facilities—without raising taxes.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION, COMMISSIONER FIX HONORED FOR LEADERSHIP EFFORTS
Fairfield County and its Comprehensive Plan have been recognized with two reputable awards celebrating the County’s leadership in planning, community development, and regional collaboration.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AWARDED GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Fairfield County for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
VENDOR LICENSE APPLICATION FEE INCREASE
With the passage of House Bill 366, the one-time fee for applying for a new vendor’s license will increase to $50. This change is effective April 9, 2025, as announced by the Ohio Department of Taxation.
HOMESTEAD PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL BE RECEIVING A LETTER; A RESPONSE IS NEEDED ONLY IF THERE ARE CHANGE
Fairfield County residents who participate in the Homestead program for property tax reductions in the state of Ohio will be receiving a letter in the mail from Dr. Carri L. Brown, County Auditor.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY WELCOMES EMERALD PLACE: A LANDMARK AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Fairfield County is proud to announce the development of Emerald Place, a 216-unit income-aligned housing community that will bring high-quality, affordable living options to Lancaster. Developed by LDG Development LLC, this project represents their first venture into the Ohio market.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY UTILIZES AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING TO INVEST IN STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITIES
The Fairfield County Commissioners utilized more than $30 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to set the county up for long-term success with strategic investments in infrastructure, community support, housing and economic development.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCE SERVICE RATE FREEZE FOR COUNTY UTILITIES CUSTOMERS
The Fairfield County Commissioners are pleased to announce a freeze on both water and sewer usage rates. The current water and sewer rates for Fairfield County Utilities will remain the same for customers through 2025.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM
Fairfield County citizens in the Villages of Baltimore, Millersport, and Rushville, as well as the Townships of Pleasant, Richland, and Walnut, have begun receiving notice in the mail of the Fairfield County Electric Aggregation Program renewal. The new term for AEP customers will be from January 2025-December 2025 with a fixed rate of $0.07097/kWh. Citizens in the areas listed previously will be receiving an opt-out letter from Constellation in the mail. If you wish to participate in the program, then no further action is required. If you wish to not participate, either return the form in the pre-addressed stamped envelope, call Constellation at 844-465-2201, or visit www.constellation.com/oh-fairfieldcounty. A sample of the opt-out form is available through the link below.
2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
