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08.17.26 Auditor Urges Property Owners to Report Damage to Homes or Buildings storm damage reports help keep property valuations accurate 08.06.26 Auditor Urges Residents to Beware of Unofficial, False Federal Property Tax Relief Videos no federal “Senior Homeowner Tax Review Request” form exists 08.01.26 August Map of the Month: U.S. Highway 33 tracing the corridor from Franklin County to the Ohio River 07.22.26 Auditor Highlights Popular Annual Financial Report a concise snapshot of Fairfield County governmental finances 07.17.26 County Auditor Team Recognized for Commitment to Professional Development three team members complete the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy 07.09.26 New Lodging Tax Payment Portal register & pay online now — live for 2nd quarter collections 06.30.26 New Real Estate Property Search Website Launched faster, easier parcel search at auditorrealestate.fairfieldcountyohio.gov 06.25.26 Tax Incentive Review Council Meetings Completed for 2026 all TIRC meetings held for Fairfield County, Canal Winchester, Lancaster, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg & Lithopolis 03.16.26 GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 01.12.26 Ohio Property Tax Reform what changed, why it matters, when you'll see it 02.04.26 Homestead Program Participant Letters respond only if your information has changed 01.21.26 Board of Revision Valuation Complaint Process deadlines, hearings & evidence

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Carri L. Brown, PhD, MBA, CGFM

Fairfield County Auditor

About the Auditor Auditor's Duties Role of the Auditor 2025 Year in Review Questions or Comments

What the County Auditor is responsible for

Chief Fiscal OfficerKeeps the county's official financial records and issues every county payment.

County Tax AssessorAppraises and values all real property and administers tax levies & rates.

Licensing & WeightsIssues dog & vendor licenses and seals weights & measures countywide.

The County Auditor's duties are varied as set forth in the Ohio Revised Code, and include being the chief fiscal officer of the county and the county tax assessor, among others. Contrary to popular belief, the one thing the County Auditor does not have the legal authority to do is audit anyone — that is the responsibility of the Auditor of State.

To explain what the County Auditor really does, we have gathered a great deal of information and many useful items to help in your dealings with our office. You will find resources and forms you can complete and return, along with contact information so you can e-mail or call us. Real estate and tax data is attached to this site and is also available directly at realestate.co.fairfield.oh.us.

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