A Pre-tax Primer with Stephen Hall and Todd Book
Todd Book, VP of Legal Services & Business Development, is joined by Stephen Hall, Attorney at Zaino Hall & Farrin, to discuss property tax issues. Many Ohio counties are entering revaluation cycles, and we are seeing updated property values and, in some cases, higher tax bills.
Stephen Hall provides a clear overview of how county auditors determine property values through six-year and three-year review cycles, explaining what causes changes in valuation and how those values impact what property owners ultimately pay.
The duo dives into what property owners can do if they disagree with a new valuation — from informal county reviews to formal Board of Revision complaints. They discuss key deadlines, common pitfalls on the DTE-1 form and when it might be worth seeking professional legal or appraisal assistance.
Todd and Stephen also touch on recent legislative changes, such as House Bill 126. HB 126 limited who can challenge property valuations and how those reforms have improved the fairness of the process.
Watch the full discussion for practical insights to help REALTORS® guide their clients through Ohio’s evolving property tax landscape.
PART ONE
PART TWO
