Owners have 10 days to challenge property tax bills

To see the appraised taxable value of your home go here: http://franklin.governmaxa.com/propertymax/rover30.asp

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clipped from www.dispatch.com Franklin County property owners have until March 31 to try to save a few dollars on their tax bill by filing a challenge with the Board of Revision. The Franklin County Auditor's office recently completed an update of property values for the 2008 tax year. The first new bills were mailed in December and due in January. Tax bills are based on property values. The auditor's office, reflecting the current flat market, did not raise residential valuations this time around, said Laurie Ludlum of the Franklin County Auditor's office. But many people believe their property has dropped in value in a down housing market. Under Ohio law, property owners have a right to appeal to the Board of Revision, a three-member panel with representatives from the auditor's, treasurer's and commissioner's offices. Residents who win their cases receive a credit on their June bill for the taxes overpaid in January.