Cuyahoga County announces error in property tax bills

CLEVELAND (AP) — A mistake made by Cuyahoga County has resulted in slightly higher first-half tax bills for those who own property inside the Cleveland Municipal School District.

A county spokeswoman said Wednesday the difference for the typical homeowner is about $4.20. Property owners are being assessed 1 mill on the first-half tax bill instead of the .5-mills approved by voters in November for school maintenance. About 145,000 property owners are affected.

Those paying their first-half taxes will see an adjustment in their second-half bills. Those who have or will be paying for the full year will receive a refund.

Spokeswoman Emily Lundgard says the county made the error and that it was not caught by the state of Ohio when it certified property tax amounts.