New property value notices for Summit County owners will be mailed starting on July 20, since the 2026 reappraisal by the Summit County Fiscal Officer is complete.
All of Summit County’s approximately 262,000 parcels are required by the state to be reviewed and evaluated every six years by county appraisers, with each parcel’s value set at market value for tax year 2026, according to a press release from Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise.
Since taxes are paid one year in arrears, any change in value from the 2026 reappraisal will be reflected on tax bills mailed in January 2027.
To determine fair and accurate real property values, the release said, county appraisers divide residential properties into appraisal “neighborhoods,” where the parcels share common characteristics and are affected by similar influences.
Next, appraisers analyze sales ratio reports — those measure market trends and valuation accuracy by comparing actual property sale prices to either their listed asking prices or their officially assessed tax values — from 2025 to determine where values are in relation to sales prices from the year immediately prior to the reappraisal year.
Property values are then adjusted within each neighborhood to ensure they reflect current market levels as of Jan. 1, 2026, the effective date of the reappraisal.
How can you meet with an appraiser?
There are three ways that property owners can meet with an appraiser to discuss their new values:
- Virtually (appointment required)
- By phone
- In-person at a community meeting location
Phone and in-person meetings are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Virtual appointments can be made by visiting the 2026 Virtual Reappraisal Meeting page.
In-person meetings will be held from noon to 8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at the following locations:
- Monday, Aug. 10: Springfield Town Hall; 2459 Canfield Road, Springfield Township.
- Tuesday, Aug. 11: Stow City Hall Council Chambers; 3760 Darrow Road, Stow.
- Wednesday, Aug. 12: Green Central Park Community Hall; 1795 Steese Road, Green.
- Thursday, Aug. 13: Tallmadge Community Center; 80 Community Road, Tallmadge.
- Monday, Aug. 17: Barberton Active Adult Center; 500 W. Hopocan Ave., Barberton.
- Tuesday, Aug. 18: Cuyahoga Falls Downtown Pavilion; 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls.
- Wednesday, Aug. 19: Firestone Park Community Center; 1480 Girard St., Akron.
- Friday, Aug. 21: Richfield Village Hall Council Chambers; 4410 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield.
- Monday, Aug. 24: Twinsburg Community Center; 10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg.
- Tuesday, Aug. 25: Akron Summit County Public Library main branch; 60 S. High St., Akron. Meeting concludes at 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 26: Northwest Family Recreation Center; 1730 Shatto Ave., Akron.
- Thursday, Aug. 27: Ed Davis Community Center; 730 Perkins Park Dr., Akron. Meeting concludes at 7 p.m.
New property values can be viewed online at https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/. Click on the “Property Tax and Appraisal” link under the real estate and appraisal tab to search for your property. Ensure tax year 2026 is displayed in the drop-down menu.
Property owners can also visit the 2026 Reappraisal Dashboard online, which offers tools and resources for Summit County property owners, including:
- Informational videos about the reappraisal process.
- Information regarding how the county values property.
- Frequently asked questions.
- Property value misconceptions and realities.
- An interactive map that displays recent valid real estate sales, tax district and neighborhood boundaries.
- The apportionment of real estate tax within each taxing district (where do my tax dollars go).
If you have questions about new property valuations for the Real Estate and Appraisal Department, call 330-643-2710 or email appraisedvalue@summitoh.net.
