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1. How will my bill be paid?

Logan County Treasurer's Office will inform your financial institution of the amount due and your financial Institution will automatically deduct that amount from your account.

2. How will I know the amount of my bill and the date it will be deducted?

You will receive a tax bill indicating the amount that will be automatically deducted from your bank account as well as the date of the withdrawal. The amount due will be deducted from your account on the final tax due date which is normally, the 1st Friday in February and the 2nd Friday in July.

3. What if I have questions about the amount of my bill?

Contact the Logan County Treasurer's Office at 937-599-7223.

4. How can I discontinue my participation in auto pay?

The agreement will remain in effect until we receive written notification from you to cancel auto pay.

5. What if I change banks?

If your bank or account number should change, it is your responsibility to notify the Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer's Office must receive any bank account changes prior to December 1st for the February deduction and May 1st for the July deduction.

6. How do I get on auto pay?

Complete the agreement form, fill it out and return it to us. Your signature on the card authorizes the Logan County Treasurer's Office and your bank to deduct funds from your account to pay your taxes.

Please make sure you enclose a voided check and check the payment option you prefer.

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1. What is the difference between Differential (Alternative) Response and Traditional Investigation?

Differential Response gives caseworkers the freedom to use an alternative approach when investigating some reports of child abuse and neglect. Instead of automatically beginning a traditional investigation, county agencies can choose to assess the needs of the child or family—in a non-threatening, non-adversarial manner—and offer services to meet those needs. With this method, the caseworker focuses less on the circumstances of the incident and more on the
family’s overall needs. By mid-2014, all Ohio counties will offer this option. An alternative response is neither better than nor a replacement for a traditional response. It merely acknowledges
that families have different circumstances that vary in severity and require different responses. In many cases, a traditional response is the only way to protect children from harm. In other cases, an alternative approach can resolve issues faster, more easily and with less disruption to children’s lives. For more information, visit http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/DifferentialResponse.stm.

2. Do you help with rent or utilities?

Children's Services has a program called Emergency Services Assistance. It is designed to help families in times of need regardless of whether you have an open case with the Agency at the time. The family must show proof of income, proof that they can maintain the payment if assisted, and copies of necessary documents. You can pick up an Emergency Services Application at the front desk or by talking with your caseworker.

3. How do I obtain custody of a child?

All motions for custody are heard through Logan County Family Court. If you are seeking custody of a child you should obtain an attorney and file a motion for custody. If you have concerns that the child is being abused/neglected please contact the Agency and make a report. Be advised, the Agency cannot offer legal advice.

4. Who do I contact regarding Child Support payments?

Child Support Enforcement Agency 937-599-5165.

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1. Are all farms in Ohio used exclusively for agricultural purposes eligible to be taxed on their current agricultural use value?

Yes, if containing 10 acres or more. Those under 10 acres can qualify if the land has produced a gross income for the past 3 years of at least $2,500 each year or should reasonably be expected to produce that much during the current year.

2. Will all farms be automatically reappraised on a CAUV basis?

No. Applications must be made each year at the Logan County Auditor's office, which is located at:
100 S. Madriver St.
Bellefontaine, OH 43311

3. What does an owner have to do to be taxed on the Current Agricultural Use Value?

File an application with the County Auditor on or after the 1st Monday in January and on or before the 1st Monday in March and pay a 1-time application fee of $25. There is no renewal fee.

4. How often is real estate appraised for tax assessment purposes?

Reappraisals are done every 6 years and a review and adjustment is possible in the 3rd calendar year following the reappraisal.

5. Is tax value the same as appraised value?

No. In Ohio, tax value, or tax assessed value, is 35% of the appraised market value.

6. How were farms valued before this law was enacted?

On the basis of their appraised market value.

7. How does CAUV appraisal differ from fair market value?

The fair market value approach depends upon the comparison of sales of similarly situated farms and where the highest and best use sets value. The CAUV method depends upon capitalizing the expected net income from farming.

8. Will some farms have lower appraised values using the CAUV?

Yes. The fair market value reflects what a buyer is willing to pay regardless of the farm's agricultural production capability.

9. Are the terms "tracts", "lots" and "parcels" used interchangeably?

For the purpose of this act they are.

10. What are the liabilities if incorrect information is given?

If you knowingly give false information on an application, you are guilty of a misdemeanor of the 1st degree.

11. What causes one to become subject to recoupment?

Failure to reapply for CAUV tax appraisal or if a change in use occurs so that the land is not devoted exclusively to agricultural purposes.

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1. Do golf courses qualify under the CAUV?

No.

2. Do you have to own a farm for 3 years before you can apply?

No. The farm has to qualify, not the owner.

3. Does a garden store qualify?

No.

4. Does apiculture qualify?

Yes. The raising and care of bees qualifies.

5. Does aquaculture qualify?

Yes, the raising of plants or animals as fish or shellfish in or under the sea, lake or river or other body of water.

6. Does raising race horses or saddle horses qualify?

Yes. This is a type of animal husbandry. However, a race track does not qualify.

7. What qualifies as land devoted exclusively to agricultural use?

• If it qualified for a land retirement or conservation program under an agreement with the federal government or if it qualifies if more than 10 acres were devoted exclusively to commercial production of:
  • Field Crops
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Nursery Stock
  • Ornamental Trees
  • Sod
  • Timber
  • Tobacco
  • Vegetables
• If less than 10 acres, it qualifies if, during the past 3 years, it produced a gross income of at least $2,500 each year or has an anticipated gross income of such amount during the current year.

8. What happens if the land is converted into a non qualifying use?

The owner is required to pay back the tax difference. Recoupage, for a maximum of 3 years, is taxed under the CAUV method.

9. Does a greenhouse qualify?

Yes. As long as it meets the CAUV income requirements.

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1. How do I leave a gift?

There are several ways you can participate in The Logan County Developmental Disabilities Foundation:

• An outright gift to the foundation: The gift may be made in a one year or as a multi year pledge given over a specified period of time.
• A planned gift by will: A bequest to the foundation may take the form of cash, securities, real estate or other assets. Charitable bequests are fully deductible in determining estate taxes.
• A life income gift: This way of giving allows an individual to transfer assets to the foundation, receive an immediate income tax deduction, receive a lifetime income, and lower estate taxes later.
• A life insurance policy: The Logan County Developmental Disabilities Foundation may be named as the beneficiary on a life insurance policy. With the foundation named as both owner and sole beneficiary, the donor is entitled to a current income tax deduction.

2. Who can help arrange for a gift?

If you have a professional you are working with a financial planner, lawyer, accountant or insurance agent, talk with them about leaving a gift. A professional can tell you about the tax benefits of planned gifts.

The Logan County Developmental Disabilities Foundation monies are independently invested for us by the Springfield Foundation. If you wish to meet directly with them we can put you in contact with their office.

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1. When should I license my dog?

The annual license renewal period is December 1 - January 31. If you have a new puppy, you must buy a license by the time he reaches 3 months old. If you have just moved into Logan County or if you just acquired a new dog, you must purchase a license within 30 days.

2. Where do I purchase a dog license?

You can purchase a license by mail. You can also purchase a license in person at the Auditor's Office, which is located at:

100 S. Madriver

Bellefontaine, OH 43311


Call the Auditors Office at 937-599-7209 for details.

3. Must my dog wear a license?

Yes, Ohio law requires it. Dogs without licenses may be impounded by the dog warden.

4. Why do I need to license my dog?

First, Ohio law requires that you license your dog. Second, a license tag attached to your dog's collar proves ownership and is your pet's ticket home if he gets lost.

5. What if I forget to buy my dog's license during the renewal period of December 1 - January 31?

Ohio law requires a late fee ($14 in Logan County). Simply pay the fee of $28 for the current year's license. There are no provisions in the law to waive the fee.

6. Can I let my dog run loose if he is licensed?

No! It is against the law. Ohio law specifies that all dogs must be confined to your property or under reasonable control - such as on a leash when being walked.

It is not safe to let your dog roam the neighborhood. He can get hit by a car, become lost, damage neighbors' property, or injure another animal or person.

7. What do I do if my dog gets lost?

Call the Logan County Dog Warden at 937-592-5731, or the Union County Humane Society at 937-642-6716.

8. What do I do if I find a lost dog?

If the dog is wearing a current Logan County license tag, call the Auditor's office at 937-599-7209, the Logan County Dog Warden at 937-592-5731, or the Humane Society at 937-593-4277. If the dog is not wearing a current license tag, call the Dog Warden at 937-592-5731.

9. What if I move?

If you move within Logan County, please call 937-599-7209 with your new address and telephone number so we can keep the information up-to-date. If you move to another county, call that county's Auditor for licensing information.

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1. What is the Mission of the Logan County EMA?

Our mission is to reduce the impact of natural and technological disasters on the Logan County area through effective planning, education, and resource management.