The Application to Combine Parcels is the Summit County Fiscal Office form for asking that two or more parcels be combined into one parcel number for tax purposes only. It is one of the Summit County property tax forms the Fiscal Office publishes, and it covers parcels located in the same political subdivision and taxing district. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the Fiscal Office publishes the original PDF at fiscaloffice.summitoh.net.
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What is Application to Combine Parcels – Summit County, OH?
The Application for Combining Parcels ( Tax Purposes Only ) is the Summit County Fiscal Office form used to request that several parcels be combined into one (1) parcel number for tax purposes only.
On the form, the applicant lists the parcel numbers, states that the parcels are located in the same political subdivision and taxing district, and signs. The Fiscal Office lists it among its forms as an application request to combine parcels located in the same political subdivision and taxing district. The form is issued under the Summit County Fiscal Officer, Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE.
The form states three limits you should know before you use it:
- An "Inhouse Combine" does not mean you will be issued a permit or that you meet zoning requirements. For zoning and permit information, contact your local municipality.
- If any listed parcel has an existing mortgage, the taxpayer is advised to contact the mortgage holder about the request to combine.
- Under County Ordinance, Section 173.07, delinquent real estate taxes and tax certificate liens must be paid in full before a split or combine of parcels or a transfer of real estate.
The Fiscal Office publishes a companion form, the Application for Splitting Parcel (Tax Purpose Only), for dividing a parcel rather than combining parcels. The revision printed on this form is Revised 10/2023.
Who needs to file Application to Combine Parcels – Summit County, OH?
Applicants who want two or more parcels combined into one parcel number for tax purposes use this form. The form's own condition is that the parcels are located in the same political subdivision and taxing district.
Points that decide whether the form fits your situation:
- Parcels in different political subdivisions or taxing districts do not meet the condition printed on the form.
- If any parcel has delinquent real estate taxes or a tax certificate lien, County Ordinance Section 173.07, quoted on the form, requires payment in full before a combine.
- If a listed parcel has a mortgage, the form advises the taxpayer to contact the mortgage holder about the request.
- The combine is for tax purposes only. It does not give you a permit or show that zoning requirements are met; the local municipality handles those.
The form has two lines for Applicant Name, Signature and Date, so more than one applicant can sign. It does not describe who may sign for someone else. If you want to divide a parcel instead, the Fiscal Office lists a separate Application for Splitting Parcel (Tax Purpose Only).
When to file Application to Combine Parcels – Summit County, OH
Submit the application when you want the listed parcels combined into one parcel number for tax purposes. The form prints no filing deadline or renewal period.
One condition applies first: the form quotes County Ordinance Section 173.07, which says delinquent real estate taxes and tax certificate liens must be paid in full before a split or combine of parcels or a transfer of real estate. Resolve any delinquency on the parcels before you apply. If a parcel has a mortgage, the form advises you to contact the mortgage holder about the request. The form gives no processing time. For questions, use the Fiscal Office contacts printed on it.
Documents you need
- A separate attachment listing the additional parcel numbers, only if you are combining more parcels than the form has room to list.
How to fill out Application to Combine Parcels – Summit County, OH
Confirm the parcels qualify
Check that all parcels are in the same political subdivision and taxing district, and that no delinquent real estate taxes or tax certificate liens remain on them.
List the parcel numbers
Under Parcel No., enter each parcel you want combined into one (1) parcel number. If there are more than the form lists, attach a separate sheet with the additional parcel numbers.
Enter the applicant name
Print the Applicant Name on the first applicant line. Add a second applicant on the second line if another person is applying.
Sign and date the application
Each applicant signs and enters the date beside their printed name.
Enter the tax mailing address
Write the Tax Mailing Address, then the City, State and Zip.
Add phone and email
Enter a Contact Phone Number and an Email Address so the Fiscal Office can reach you.
Leave office-use blocks blank
Do not complete the Received By, Date and Date & Time Received blocks. The Fiscal Office uses them.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check the parcel numbers and the signatures. Then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Application to Combine Parcels – Summit County, OH
The form prints no filing channel of its own. It names the Summit County Fiscal Office as the place to ask questions or get help with the application, so confirm how to deliver the signed form with that office.
- Address: Fiscal Officer, Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, 175 South Main Street Room 424, Akron, OH 44308.
- Valerie Langenfeld: 330.643.8146, [email protected].
- Teanna McDaniel: 330.643.6453, [email protected].
The "Received By" and "Date & Time Received" blocks at the bottom of the form are for the office, so leave them blank. If you list more parcels than the form has space for, attach a separate list of the additional parcel numbers. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Fiscal Office channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Listing parcels that are not in the same political subdivision and taxing district; the form states the parcels must be.
- Applying while delinquent real estate taxes or tax certificate liens remain unpaid, when County Ordinance Section 173.07 requires payment in full before a combine.
- Treating the combine as approval for a permit or zoning; the form says an Inhouse Combine does not constitute that.
- Skipping contact with the mortgage holder when a listed parcel has an existing mortgage, which the form advises the taxpayer to do.
- Writing extra parcel numbers in a cramped space instead of using an attachment, as the form directs.
- Leaving the Applicant Name, Signature or Date blank.
- Filling in the Received By and Date & Time Received blocks, which are for the Fiscal Office.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Application to Combine Parcels in Summit County?
It is the Summit County Fiscal Office form for requesting that listed parcels be combined into one (1) parcel number for tax purposes only. The parcels must be in the same political subdivision and taxing district. The printed title is Application for Combining Parcels ( Tax Purposes Only ).
Does combining parcels give me a building permit or zoning approval?
No. The form states that an Inhouse Combine does not constitute that you will be issued a permit or meet zoning requirements. It tells you to contact your local municipality for zoning and permit information.
Can I combine parcels if I owe delinquent real estate taxes?
No. The form quotes County Ordinance Section 173.07: delinquent real estate taxes and tax certificate liens must be paid in full before a split or combine of parcels or a transfer of real estate. Pay them first, then apply.
What if one of my parcels has a mortgage?
The form advises the taxpayer to contact their mortgage holder about the request to combine. It applies to any listed parcel with an existing mortgage.
What if I need to combine more parcels than the form lists?
Use an attachment. The form says to use an attachment to list additional parcel numbers. Add it to the signed application when you deliver it to the Fiscal Office.
Where do I get help with the parcel combine application?
Contact the Summit County Fiscal Office at 175 South Main Street Room 424, Akron, OH 44308. The form lists Valerie Langenfeld at 330.643.8146 and Teanna McDaniel at 330.643.6453, with email addresses on the form.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application; you deliver it through the Summit County Fiscal Office channels.
How do I divide a parcel instead of combining parcels?
The Fiscal Office lists a separate Application for Splitting Parcel (Tax Purpose Only) for splitting a parcel located in the same political subdivision and taxing district. This form only combines parcels.
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