DANIEL J. TALAREK
Lorain County Treasurer | Lorain County, Ohio

What does the abbreviations stand for on my tax bill?

  • “CO GEN FUND” = County General Fund
  • “BOND RETIRE” = County Bond Retirement
  • “MET PARK” = Lorain County Metropolitan Park District
  • “CHILD SERV” = Lorain County Children Services
  • “LCCC” = Lorain County Community College
  • “911” = Lorain County 9-1-1 Agency
  • “LCDD” = Lorain County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
  • “TB CLINIC” = Lorain County Tuberculosis Clinic
  • “CMMH” = Lorain County Board Of Mental Health
  • “ANTI-DRUG” = Lorain County Drug Task Force & Lorain County Crime Lab Unit
  • “CJS” = Criminal Justice Services For Lorain County Drug Task Force

Why do I have current assessments on my bill?

  • If you have taxes showing under “SPECIAL” then these taxes are for a special assessment on the parcel.

What levies are listed under HEALTH/MISC?

  • “Lorain County District Health”
    • All Districts Except 15 & 16
  • “Erie County Health District”
    • Districts: 15 & 16
  • “Wellington Community Fire”
    • Districts: 12, 38, 39, 46, 47, 48, 49, 66, 67
  • “South Lorain County Ambulance”
    • Districts: 12, 38, 39, 46, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 66, 67
  • “Central Lorain County Ambulance”
    • Districts: 19, 20, 37, 47, 48, 49, 56, 57, 58, 60

Why do I have a city tax when I don't live in a city?

  • If you live in District 2, 21, 23, 31, 32, 33, 40, 41, 46, 47, 56, 68, or 70
    • City tax is for the Elyria Public Library
  • If you live in District 3, 24, 48, 58, or 60
    • City tax is for the Oberlin Public Library.

Why do I have a township tax when I don't live in a township?

  • If you live in District 12, 38, 39, 49, 52, 53, 55, 66 or 67
    • Township tax is for the Herrick Memorial Public Library.