Huber Ridge Area

Its tax time and new to the ridge, do we have to pay Westerville taxes?

Hi Neighbor and welcome to the Ridge.  It just so happens that another neighbor, Pam Clegg just posted with a good breakdown of the taxes that apply to residents here in the Ridge.  I am copying and pasting her post which appears in the one titled "Composting" if you'd like to see the original.  (thanks Pam!)

"...we pay Westerville City school taxes and our children get the benefit of attending Westerville schools.  So we are reaping that benefit.  Because of our shared agreement with Westerville Fire, we also reap the benefit of the excellent Westerville fire department.  We pay Blendon Township taxes for our excellent road service, our government, and our excellent service department.  Because we do not pay Westerville city taxes, (unless one works in Westerville, of course), we are considered non-residents.  Of course we purchase products in Westerville, but the sales tax rate is based on the county, not the city.  Many purchase items in Blendon and they do not get the benefit of our road service and police.  Many in Strawberry Farms would love to have the response time our police provide and the diligence of our service department."

Carolyn Cordray

Dear Rich,

In short, you only pay Westerville city taxes if you work or live in the CITY of Westerville. 

Welcome to Blendon Township!  Hope to see you at our next HRAA meeting.  They are held the first Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Blendon Township Senior Center on Hempstead Road.

Warm Regards,

Pam Clegg, neighbor

I think it is important as you do our taxes to understand what income taxes you have to pay. I see everyone is talking about property taxes but you should also be aware of income taxes. Blendon Township has an income tax only on those who work in Blendon Township at businesses. That tax went into effect February 1, 2013. If you do not work at a business in the township, you will have no income tax. That is a benefit of living in a township. Depending on where you work I'm sure your employer is taking out income taxes for the area where you work.