The Franklin County Auditor's Public Information Section handles requests for information via telephone, Internet, and walk-in inquiries. Available information includes property record cards, taxpayer information and parcel identification sheets.
A wide array of information, including maps, color aerial photography and ownership records, are available in the Public Information Section on the 19th floor of the Franklin County Courthouse, 373 S. High St., in Columbus.
A central telephone number has been established to handle all real estate inquiries. It is estimated that the telephone number, (614) 462-HOME (4663), will receive 200,000 calls per year. The Real Estate office may also be reached by emailing ClarenceMingo@franklincountyohio.gov.
Residential Rental Property Registration Program
House bill 294 which took effect on September 28, 2006 requires the owner(s) of residential rental property to file information with the County Auditor of the county in which the property is located. Residential rental property means: real property, 1 or more dwelling units leased or rented solely for residential purposes, mobile home park or site where lots are leased for parking mobile/ manufactured homes/RV's for residential purposes. Click here for further information on our Residential Rental Property Registration Program.