CAUV/Homestead Floater-Lucas County Auditor's Office

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW   

The CAUV/Homestead department is responsible for CAUV and Homestead Exemption.

In facilitating these services, the department is to provide optimal customer service at all times.

CAUV Program: The Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) program is an incentive offered to property owners of farmland in the state of Ohio.

Under the Ohio Revised Code, owners of land that is devoted exclusively to agricultural use can apply to be taxed based on the current agricultural use instead of its developed potential.

The taxable value of CAUV land is based on the agricultural use value instead of the market value.

Homestead Exemption: The Homestead Exemption is a reduction in Real Estate taxes for those who qualify under the Ohio Revised Code Section 4503.065.

This is a credit on property tax bills which allows qualifying homeowners to exempt $25,000 of the market value of their home from property taxes.

100% VA Certified Military Veterans may also qualify for Homestead.

This exemption allows qualifying Veteran homeowners to exempt $50,000 of the market value of their home from property taxes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Examine Homestead Exemption and CAUV applications and ensure accuracy, initiate corrections, determine eligibility of applications and properly secure/filing and updating of physical and digital documentation.


* Research and determine parcel qualification for Homestead and CAUV and contact/send letters to other jurisdictions for verification as necessary.


* Responsible for entering Homestead and CAUV in iasWorld.


* Responsible for timely and accurate review of all records related to Homestead and CAUV including but not limited to: conveyance/transfer records, monthly decedent lists, cancelation and denial records, etc.


* Calculate amount of exemption refunds and request reimbursement from state.


* Maintain annual calendar of workload deadlines.


* Coordinate records with other departments, other agencies, data processing, etc.


* Compose and type letters and reports.


* Prepare and assist in completing yearly mailings.


* Prepare annual reports to the State of Ohio.


* Process and maintain Ag District applications and renewals.


* Compare and compile data and information for qualified applicants pertaining to changes in state law.


* Coordinate workload according to management’s priority to supplement utility float(s) and team lead(s).


* Check for errors in records, documents, applications, and reports.


* Provide continuous quality control and maintenance of information in the Real Estate systems (iasWorld, Onbase, etc.).


* Update Homestead and CAUV records in iasWorld using the monthly decedent list.


* Query data from iasWorld regarding mailings, denials, cancellations, quality control, etc.


* Mail approval and denial DTE forms for processed applications.


* Assist with coordinating storage of documentation...