Interest earned on EasyPay accounts can help reduce the taxes property owners owe
Marking the largest return in the program’s history, the Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office is returning over $400K in interest to taxpayers participating in the EasyPay program, providing a modest decrease in what they’ll owe when February tax bills arrive.
EasyPay is a pre-payment (or escrow) program that allows taxpayers to divide payments into installments (monthly, biannual or annual). Payments are then held by the Treasurer’s Office and applied when taxes are due. When taxpayers sign up to have those payments made automatically through their banks, the Treasurer’s Office applies the interest earned on their payments to their tax bills.
“We’re proud to continue to find innovative ways to support taxpayers,” said Cuyahoga County Treasurer Brad Cromes. “The EasyPay program helps residents stay current on their bills, avoid costly penalties, and save money while simplifying the payment process.”
Property owners can use their property tax account number to check their earned EasyPay interest credit here.
Enrollment in EasyPay is as Easy as 1-2-3 and can be done online.
- Choose an EasyPay option: You can choose automatic deductions through your bank (required for interest earned credit) or pre-payment coupons.
- Pick a payment schedule: Options include monthly, twice per year (January and July), or once per year.
- Submit an application.
Important Dates:
- Early January 2026: Physical copies of tax bills will be mailed
- February 19, 2026: Property tax bills are due. Payments must be paid online, in-person, via phone, or postmarked by this date.
For more information about EasyPay, click here.