Can penalties be waived?
No. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse you from paying penalty. Taxes are mailed out in December and May. If you do not receive your bill by the end of January or the middle of June, it is your responsibility to contact our office. Also, a notice will appear in the local paper prior to the due date. What are the consequences of not paying my taxes? Once your taxes become delinquent more than a year, the Treasurer will file with the County Prosecutor’s Office to sell the property at the Sheriff’s auction. Do you except credit cards? Unfortunately we do not yet have the capabilities to accept credit cards. We can take personal checks, money orders, or cash (please do not send cash in the mail). Checks should be made out to Robert L. Harvey, Ashtabula County Treasurer. Please make sure you have signed your checks. Just a reminder: Postdating your check is against the law. Can I pay my delinquent taxes in payments? You may enter into an agreement with our office that allows you to p
