Register for eBills

Get your property tax bill by email instead of paper. Sign-up takes two steps: create a free SmartFile account, then choose eBills.

eBills for the second-half 2025 bill (due July 31, 2026) have already been sent. If you register now, your first eBill comes with the next billing cycle, in December 2026.

Who can sign up

  • Any property owner or taxpayer who wants a paperless bill
  • An authorized agent (family member, caregiver, property manager or other representative) who has the owner’s permission

At this time, people on our escrow plans (TIPP or ACHM), the semi-annual automatic withdrawal plan (ACH2) and delinquent installment plans (DIPP) cannot get eBills.

How to sign up

  1. Create a SmartFile account. SmartFile is Lucas County’s secure online account for Treasurer and Auditor services. If you already have one, go to step 2.

Register for SmartFile

  1. Sign up for eBills. Log in with your SmartFile account and complete the eBill sign-up. This tells us to email your bill instead of mailing it.

Sign up for eBills

Questions

Can I get both a paper bill and an eBill?

No. You choose one: a paper bill by mail, or an eBill by email. After you sign up for eBills, we stop mailing paper bills starting with the next eligible billing cycle.

Will I get an eBill for the second-half 2025 bill due July 31, 2026?

Only if you registered by June 30, 2026. If you registered on or after July 1, 2026, your eBills start with the next billing cycle, in December 2026.

I registered on or after July 1, 2026. What do I do about my current bill?

Your eBills start with the next eligible billing cycle, in December 2026. You must still pay any current property taxes by the due date, July 31, 2026. Use your mailed paper bill, look up your tax information online, or contact the Treasurer’s Office for help.

What happens if the property is sold or transferred?

Bill delivery goes back to paper automatically. The new owner must register separately to get eBills.

Do I need a SmartFile account?

Yes. SmartFile is Lucas County’s secure portal for Treasurer and Auditor services, and you need an account to register for eBills.

Will I get reminders or confirmations?

You may get a confirmation after you register. When eBills are issued for your next eligible billing cycle, your bill goes to the email address in your SmartFile account.

Registering on or after July 1, 2026 does not produce an eBill for the second-half 2025 bill due July 31, 2026.

Keep your email address up to date, and check your spam or junk folder.

Can I change my mind later?

Yes. Log in to SmartFile at any time to update your email address or switch back to paper bills.

What if I want to keep paper bills?

That is fine. eBills are optional. If you do nothing, we keep mailing paper bills.

I am not the owner. Can I register as an authorized agent?

Yes, if you have the owner’s permission. This includes family members, caregivers, property managers and other representatives. When you register, select “Authorized Agent” and confirm that you have permission to request or update electronic delivery of the tax bill. The Treasurer’s Office may ask for documents to verify your authority.

My taxes are paid through an escrow account. Will I get an eBill?

No. With escrow, the bill goes directly to the lender or mortgage servicer that manages the escrow, so you usually do not get a paper bill today and will not get an eBill. For questions about your payments or a copy of your bill, contact your lender.