Muskingum County Auditor Tina Huebner announces House Bill 479 has been passed which provides an additional $350 million in one-time property tax relief for recipients of Ohio's Standard and Enhanced Homestead Exemptions. Eligible homeowners are expected to receive an estimated $475 in additional Homestead savings.
Auditor Huebner encourages eligible Muskingum County residents who have not yet applied for the Homestead Exemption to submit their applications by October 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
For more information regarding the Homestead Exemption and for applications, please click here.
The Muskingum County Budget Commission will be meeting on a set schedule through the 2026 calendar year.
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The Muskingum County Auditor’s Office will be closed in observation of the holidays approved by the Muskingum County Commissioner’s Office. Please click here for a complete listing of the holiday schedule.
The County Auditors Association of Ohio (CAAO), in conjunction with the Governor’s property tax reform group, have worked with Ohio lawmakers to develop and support the passage of key legislation to help Ohio property taxpayers. These newly passed House Bills aim to provide immediate relief to homeowners as well as limiting the future growth of taxes when property values change.