August 6, 2026
From the Fairfield County Auditor

Lancaster, Ohio – The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is alerting residents to be cautious of YouTube videos that falsely claim a new federal program provides property tax relief for older homeowners.

The video instructs viewers to contact their county auditor and request a “Senior Homeowner Tax
Review Request” form. No such federal law, program, or form exists.

“We want residents to know they can always contact our office with questions about property tax relief
programs, such as the state of Ohio’s Homestead program,” said Fairfield County Auditor. Dr. Carri L.
Brown. “If something doesn’t come from an official government source, it’s worth checking. There is no
such thing as a Federal Senior Homeowner Tax Review Request form.”

Ohio does offer legitimate property tax relief through the Homestead Exemption for qualifying
homeowners, including many seniors, people with disabilities, qualifying disabled veterans and certain
surviving spouses. Eligible Homestead recipients may also receive a one-time, state-funded property tax
reduction in 2027 under House Bill 479. Current Homestead recipients do not need to complete a
separate application for that benefit.

Residents are encouraged to rely on official government sources for information about tax relief
programs and should never pay for government forms or provide personal information through
unofficial websites.