Submit a Refund Request Inquiry Form to initiate research and verification of the refund. If it is determined that a refund is available, a refund application will be sent to the requester. Proof of payment is required to process all claims.

The refund should only be requested by the person or entity who submitted payment for taxes and is entitled to the refund.

Refunds cannot be made until the checks involved in the over payment have cleared the payer’s account.

Proof of payment is the front and back copy of the cancelled check, paid receipt for cash payment, credit card/e-check confirmation number or bank statement.

The refund process can take up to 6-8 weeks to complete. Credit card and e-check refunds are processed within, approximately, 10-14 business days.

Yes. Property tax over payments are applied to the next tax installment, if not refunded.

Email Treascomment@cuyahogacounty.us and include “Refund Status” in the subject line or call 216-443-7420 to speak with a Quality Assurance representative.

Refund Request Inquiry Form