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Star Program | Franklin County Treasurers Office

373 South High Street, 17th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Eligibility
Must be a property owner in Franklin County with a mortgage-free property. STAR Program participants also must be delinquent on real estate property taxes for a minimum of 18 months.
Required documents
Application.
Hours
As arranged.
Application process
Telephone.
Fees
None.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
To help residents avoid tax foreclosure by paying off their delinquent property tax debt and address the underlying issues that caused their difficulties. STAR connects property owners to the resources they need, such as home repairs or maintenance, social services, financial counseling, or other help as needed to avoid future instability.
Last assured
10/28/2025
Providing organization
Franklin County Treasurers Office
The Treasurer is the chief investment officer of the county responsible for the management of more than $1 billion in revenue annually. Safety, liquidity and earning a market rate of return on the county's money are primary responsibilities of the Treasurer.