DEBRA J. NYE

Muskingum County Auditor | Muskingum County, Ohio
Owner Occupancy Tax Reduction

The Owner Occupancy Tax Reduction is available for tax payers who both own and occupy their home as their primary residence.

Owner Occupancy Credit Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to be eligible for the Owner Occupancy Tax Reduction?
You must have owned your home as of January 1st in the year you apply and it must be your principle place of residence. A homeowner and spouse may only apply for this reduction on one property.

Does the reduction apply to more than one parcel?
The owner occupancy tax reduction applies only to the parcel of land on which your home is located. If your property is larger than one acre, the reduction applies only to one acre of land + the home. Mobile Home owners may also apply.

Where do I apply?
Applications for the Owner Occupancy Tax Reduction are available online or by request from the Muskingum County Auditor's Office. Please call (740) 455-7109, ext. 104 to have an application mailed to you. You can file your application by mail or in person at 401 Main Street, Zanesville, OH 43701.

When do I apply?
Applications can be filed with the County Auditor starting January 1st thru December 31st.

What is the cost to apply?
There is no cost to apply