FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30, 2026
Athens County Treasurer Taylor Sappington announced today that Real Estate tax bills are being mailed to property owners and citizens across Athens County. The County Auditor has successfully completed tax calculations as required by the Ohio Revised Code and the Treasurer’s office is processing bills out to mailboxes as we speak.
Treasurer Sappington would like to note that property taxes are due March 6, 2026. Ohio law does not allow for grace periods, meaning payments received after the due date automatically receive penalties, in most cases.
Sappington strongly encourages citizens to pay before March 6, especially if mailing payments. The United States Postal Service no longer provides same-day postmarking, which could result in delays and late payments.
Citizens and businesses can pay their balances online right now at the Treasurer’s website:
www.athenscountytreasurer.com
Our EFT payment option has a $0.50 fee, which is far less than the cost of gas, parking meters, or postage.
“Assisting the good people of Athens County is what we live for here at the Treasurer’s Office,” said Treasurer Taylor Sappington. “We will do everything we can to help folks understand their taxes and then pay them in a way that works for them. If you have questions or need assistance, we take seriously our duty to help. Give us a call or email!”
Payment plans are available for those who need assistance, just call or stop into the Treasurer’s Office today to discuss available options. Mobile home tax bills will be sent immediately following this mailing, with the same due date.
For more information or to pay your balances, go online to
www.athenscountytreasurer.com
-Treasurer Taylor Sappington
Athens County Treasurer Taylor Sappington
The County Treasurer is the chief investment officer and cash manager for the county. He is a member of the Budget Commission, Board of Revision and the Data and Microfilm boards. The Treasurer’s office collects and accounts for taxes paid to the county as well as collecting and accounting for money from other county offices and services. The office is a part of the county’s check and balance system with the Auditor’s office.
The Athens County Treasurer is also the Chair of our County Land Bank and has extensive involvement dealing with abandoned and dilapidated properties in Athens County. If you know of a problem property that should be considered for action at The Land Bank, please email the Treasurer.
“Assisting the good people of Athens County is what we live for here at the Treasurer’s Office. If you have questions or need assistance, we take seriously our duty to help. Give us a call or email!”
– Taylor Sappington
Athens Country Treasurer
Your County Treasurer’s office has a staff of six deputies. Their responsibilities include: – collection of real estate and mobile home taxes, – delinquent payment plans, – Treasurer escrow plans and managing the county’s investment portfolio.
In addition, the Treasurer’s Office records all monies received by any other county offices and are responsible for all County investments.