B ob Benroth

Robert L. Benroth
 Putnam County Auditor
245 E. Main Street,  Suite 201
Ottawa,  Ohio  45875
(419) 523-6686     Fax:  (419) 523-6390

Office Hours
Destroyed
Tax Rates

Damage to either real property or manufactured homes must be reported to us at the county auditor’s office in order for you to receive tax relief on next year’s taxes.  Damage resulting from either demolition or natural disasters such as fire, tornado or flooding can be reported. Landlords may report damage caused by tenants.  Tax relief is extended according to the following schedule.  Please go to the forms/publication page to print an application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Real Property.

Calendar Quarter In

Which Property Was

Damaged

Application

 Deadline

Percentage

Deduction

Allowed

January-March

December 31

100%

April-June

December 31

75%

July-September

December 31

50%

October-December

January 31

25%