Jefferson Township

Montgomery County, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are your office hours?

    Monday - Friday 


    9:00am to 5:00pm

  • Who provides water for Jefferson Township ?

    Water services is provided by on of the three entities below:


    City of Dayton Water - 937.333.3725


    Montgomery County Water Services - 937.781.2500


    Jefferson Regional Water -937.866.0002

  • Who picks up trash for Jefferson Township and where can I find the pickup schedule for my property?

    City of Dayton Waste Collection collects all trash and Recycling for Jefferson Township. 


    You can find all trash & recycling pickup information https://www.daytonohio.gov/399/Dayton-Waste-Collection-Services-Schedul. 


    Download the Waste/Recycling  app at https://www.daytonohio.gov/1084/Dayton-Collects


    To report a problem, place a service request, or schedule service, please contact the Call Center at 937-333-4800

  • What are the closing and opening fees for the cemeteries located in Jefferson Township?

    All information regarding cemeteries in Jefferson Township can be found at  Jefferson Township https://www.jeffersontwp.net/cemetery

  • Who do I contact about concerns or to reserve Judge Arthur O. Fisher Park?

    The contact for this park would be Montgomery County Parks & Recreation at 937-496-7134.

    https://www.mcohio.org/departments/parks_and_grounds/arthur_o_fisher.php

  • What parks do Jefferson Township own?

    Charles Richardson Park & Blairwood Park. For more information visit https://www.jeffersontwp.net/parks

  • What is a mill?

    Literally, a mill means one thousandth. For tax purposes, each mill generates $1 of taxes for every $1,000 of assessed value.

  • If I own a business in the Township, what type of taxes am I subject to ?

    If you own the property where your business is located, you are subject to township property tax for real property (land and buildings). Property tax on tangible property (inventory and fixed assets) has been eliminated by the State of Ohio. Businesses and employees are not subject to any local income tax for income earned in the township.

  • What is the difference between inside and outside millage?

    Inside millage is not voted on by citizens but enacted by State legislature and outside millage must be voted on by citizens. Inside millage, by law, cannot exceed ten mills and is not reduced by a reduction factor. 

  • Where does the Township get its revenue?

    The principal source of revenue is from property taxes (collected by Montgomery County). The Township also receives a share of inter-governmental income and other taxes, such as the motor vehicle license tax and gasoline tax. The Township collects fees for programs and services, as well as earns interest on money invested. See the revenue schedule for details. 


    NOTE: When you renew your vehicle registration be sure to mention that you live in  Jefferson Township so that the Township receives its share of the motor vehicle license tax.

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