Under Ohio Revised Code 3929.86, insurance companies are required to withhold a portion of fire insurance claim proceeds if there are delinquent real estate taxes or charges on the affected property.
By submitting this request, you are asking the Lucas County Treasurer’s Office to certify whether any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, or charges exist on your property. The Treasurer’s Office will respond with an official certification, stating:
- The total amount of delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, and charges owed (if applicable), or
- That there are no delinquent taxes or charges.
This certification ensures your insurance company complies with state law and can release the proper amount of your fire damage claim proceeds.