Special to The Truth
Lucas County Auditor Katie Moline urges Lucas County voters to “take note before you vote” with the updated online Levy Estimator that calculates property owners’ estimated tax levies for the May 5 primary election. Auditor Moline encourages property owners to visit her office’s AREIS website to estimate how upcoming levies will affect their property taxes.
“It is important for voters to have accurate information to make informed decisions for themselves, their families, and their community. My office is pleased to provide Lucas County voters this valuable tool to assist them before they head to the polls on May 5,” Auditor Moline stated.
To use the Estimator, owners need to click on the Property Search button on the Lucas County Auditor’s Office homepage (lucascountyohioauditor.gov<https://www.lucascountyohioauditor.gov/>), enter their address on the property search screen, and click on the Levy Estimator (on left side bar) to view all levies for the current calendar year, including those on the upcoming ballot.
The Levy Estimator allows owners to see the taxing authority, levy name, current taxes paid to the levy, and new taxes generated upon approval. They can also view levy details and read the ballot language for each levy on the ballot.
The following levies are on the May 5 ballot in Lucas County:
* Lucas County 9-1-1 and Public Safety Communication Systems (additional .8 mills, or $28 per $100,000 of home value)
* Toledo Zoo Operating (additional .9 mills, or $32 per $100,000 of home value)
* Sylvania City School District (additional 7.9 mills, or $277 per $100,000 of home value)
* Springfield Local School District (additional 3.9 mills, or $137 per $100,000 of home value)
* Village of Swanton Parks and Recreation (additional 1.5 mills, or $53 per $100,000 of home value)
* Richfield Township Fire Protection & Emergency Services (additional 1.75 mills, or $61 per $100,000 of home value)