An official website of the Cuyahoga County government. Here’s how you know
Services
Real Estate and Appraisal
Search County Properties
Information available to taxpayers about each property includes land and buildings data, ownership history, parcel and mailing addresses, and more.
Visit Cuyahoga County MyPlaceHomestead Exemption
Senior citizens, permanently disabled, and surviving spouses of public service officers killed in the line of duty may be eligible to receive Homestead Exemption which is a reduction in real estate taxes. There are income requirements to apply for this program.
Delinquent Publication
The County is required to create a Delinquent Tax List of unpaid parcels in Cuyahoga County and have it published in a newspaper of general circulation once a year.
Delinquent Tax Outreach (DTO)
This department works with the Prosecutor's and Treasurer's offices to collect delinquent real property taxes and keep residents in their homes.
Owner Occupancy Credit
This is a real estate tax reduction available to a homeowner’s principle place of residence.
Residential Rental Property Disclosure
The Ohio Revised Code requires an owner of “residential rental property” to file certain information with the County in which the property is located.
Register Lodging Establishments
Cuyahoga County property, bed and breakfast, and hotel/motel owners/operators can apply for or renew their short-term rental license via an easy-to-use online portal.
Tools
How to Calculate a Residential Tax Bill
This document explains in detail how to calculate your residential tax bill.
Search Recorded Documents
Access any document recorded with the Fiscal Office from 1810 forward. Deeds, military discharges, various liens, and more.
General and Licensing
Dog Licenses
Having a license for your dog isn’t only a law, but it’s also a lost dog's ticket home. Get your dog licensed through our County Animal Shelter.
Get a Dog LicenseAuto Title Division
This division processes titles for motor vehicles, including:
- automobiles and motorcycles
- ATV's and limited off road vehicles
- mobile and motor homes, travel trailers, campers
- watercraft and boat motors
Consumer Affairs
This Department mediates disputes between consumers and businesses and helps residents spot, report and recover from scams.
Cigarette Dealers License
This may be obtained in the County Fiscal Officer’s Office. To obtain a retail cigarette dealer’s license you must also have a vendor's license.
Vendor's License
This may be obtained in the County Fiscal Officer’s Office. To obtain a retail cigarette dealer’s license you must also have a vendor's license.
Residential Mobile Homes
All counties in Ohio are required to tax Manufactured Homes. These are building units or assembly of closed construction fabricated in an off-site facility. You can view taxation methods for manufactured homes.
Independent Registered Municipal Advisor (IRMA) Notice
This is a written notice required under the Independent Registered Municipal Advisor.
Weights and Measures
This division of the Department of Consumer Affairs tests and seals scales, gas pumps and other devices to ensure people get what they pay for.
Additional Fiscal Officer Webpages
Value Information
Property taxes are an essential government funding source that is used to finance school districts, infrastructure, libraries, parks, public safety, and other services that benefit Cuyahoga County.
Tax Incentive Information
Contains an explanation of Cuyahoga County Real Estate Tax Incentives. This page also provides current and historical information on Cuyahoga County incentives.