AUDITOR NEWS
County Auditor’s Offices Releases Fact Sheets for November 2025 General Election Levy Issues
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office has released fact sheets for the issues and property tax levies on the November 4, 2025, general election ballot.
Press Release: October 14, 2025
Any increase in property valuation does NOT mean a dollar-for-dollar increase in property taxes.
Anytime a revaluation occurs, it necessitates a review of the tax rates that are used to calculate taxes against. In general, as properties increase in value, the tax rate will be adjusted downward for the area. This adjustment ensures that there is not an overcollection on certain types of levies. The State of Ohio typically reissues tax rates around late December.
Baldwin Inn and Fairfield County Fairgrounds
October Map of the Month
Guest Article from Auditor Brown
Valuing More Than Property:
Listening to our Community and Advocating for Property Tax Reform
Press Release: August 18, 2025
Fairfield County Auditor’s Office Releases Tentative Property Valuations and Announces Meetings to Review Valuations
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office has completed the state-mandated sexennial review and updates for property valuations.
Press Release: July 10, 2025
Fairfield County Auditor’s Office Releases Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Fairfield County Auditor, Dr. Carri L. Brown, announced today the release of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fairfield County, Ohio. The report covers the financial activity of the county through December 31, 2024.
Press Release: July 2, 2025
Fairfield County Auditor, Dr. Carri Brown, Appointed to National Editorial Board
Dr. Carri Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, has been appointed to the national editorial board of the Journal of Government Financial Management, a publication of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Her term will begin on July 1, 2025, and run through June 30, 2028.
Press Release: April 9, 2025
Fairfield County Auditor Releases “Role of the County Auditor” Fact Sheet
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce a new fact sheet detailing the role of the County Auditor. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the codified responsibilities of the Auditor’s Office.
Auditor Role Fact Sheet
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.
Press Release: March 31, 2025
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.
Press Release: March 21, 2025
Fairfield County Auditor Receives TechCred Grant
The Fairfield County Auditor recently received a “TechCred” grant from the state of Ohio for employees to obtain technical credentials. The state program is designed to improve workforce knowledge in Ohio, no matter what industry the employees are working in because technology is having an impact on businesses throughout the state.
Press Release: March 20, 2025
Fairfield County Auditor Announces New Technology to Improve Services: An Online Lot Split Application Program
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased announce the creation of an online lot split application program. This new program allows property owners or their agents a flexible and efficient way to submit lot split applications.
Press Release: March 13, 2025
Application Details / Online Application
Dr. Carri L. Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, Earns National "Excellence in Government Leadership" Award
Dr. Carri L. Brown, the County Auditor in Fairfield County, Ohio, has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Government Leadership Award by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) for her visionary
leadership and exceptional contributions to governmental accounting. She received this prestigious recognition at the national AGA conference held in Washington, D.C., on February 20, 2025.
Press Release: February 20, 2025
Homestead Program Participants will be receiving a letter; A response is needed ONLY if there are changes
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.
Press Release: February 3, 2025
Real Estate Tax Relief for Seniors and 100% Disabled Veterans Available through County Auditor
Homeowners aged 65 and older or those who are permanently and totally disabled may qualify for Ohio’s Homestead Exemption for property tax relief.
Press Release: December 16, 2024
How to Make Address Changes?
Mailing Address Changes:
A request to change a mailing address can be made online.
Just the Facts: May 15, 2024
