The Finance Department is run by Jerry Isler, Director. This department
oversees all of the city's financial issues, which includes
the Tax Division, city budget, annual appropriations, accounts
payable, and city employee insurance and payroll.
The City of Gahanna is a conservative, well-run city with the
City Council and Administration mindful of all financial decisions.
This is demonstrated by the Moody's Bond Rating of Aa2 and the
City having one of the lowest real estate tax millage of 2.4
mills and an income tax rate of 1 1/2%.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate taxes are assessed and administered by the Franklin County Auditor's Office.
They can be reached by calling (614) 462-3247 or by visiting their website
at http://www.co.franklin.oh.us/auditor.
The Franklin County Auditor's Office recently completed its' six-year reappraisal of every property
in the County. The new values will be the basis for the property tax bills
that go out in December. The City of Gahanna saw an average increase in
property values of 17%, which, based on millage approved through 12/31/04, will correspond to an
average 2.77% increase in property tax bills. Please contact the Franklin County Auditor's Office
for questions concerning a particular parcel.
Click Here for a graph showing how your real estate tax dollars are distributed.
Audits
An audit of the City of Gahanna financial statements is conducted annually by an independent
private accounting firm in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in the
Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Each audit is filed with the Ohio Auditor of State. Copies of previously filed
audits can be found by visiting the Department of Finance at
200 South Hamilton Road during normal business hours or by
clicking here.
Vehicle Registration Notice
 When
registering your vehicles, please be sure that the tax district
box on the registration form, line 2, third box, shows tax
district 2507 and the City on line 5 shows Gahanna, regardless
of your mailing address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graphs illustrating Gahanna's financial information can be found in the "Budget
Details" box to the right.
All payments can be made at Gahanna City Hall. The receptionist will be able to direct you to the appropriate
area.
The Finance Department strives to pay all vendors in a timely manner. Vendors that have questions concerning
payment can contact the department at (614) 342-4060.
Department Staff
Jerry Isler
Director
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Angel Mumma
Deputy Director
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Cynthia Manley
Payroll Clerk
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Michelle Halsell
Finance Clerk
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Finance Dept.
200 South Hamilton
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 342-4060
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
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