Debate points to jeopardized local funding and seniors losing homes they've already paid off
Ohio House Republicans have overridden one of Gov. Mike DeWine's school-related vetoes in order, they say, to provide property tax relief to homeowners. Educators have opposed any overrides, arguing that they harm their ability to function effectively.
Ohio residents bogged down by rising bills have taken relief into their own hands, pushing forward a proposed constitutional amendment that could abolish property taxes in the state.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The second half of property taxes are coming due this week, but 7% of homeowners have yet to pay the first half, according to the county’s treasury.
Ohio’s business community is facing mounting challenges, and skyrocketing property taxes are at the top of the list.
At the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, we represent more than 8,000 businesses of every size, industry and region across our state. When we surveyed our members last year, one message came through loud and clear: the most pressing tax concern for Ohio’s employers is property taxes.
LIMA — Brian Massie wants Ohio lawmakers to know the citizen-led movement to abolish property taxes will continue collecting signatures to bring a constitutional amendment before voters in 2026.
Republican leaders in the Ohio Senate are puzzled by Gov. Mike DeWine’s vetoes in the state’s new budget but stopped short of committing to possible override votes in the coming weeks.
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — That many Ohioans are struggling with rising property tax bills is no surprise to the people tasked with collecting those taxes, the state's 88 county auditors, such as Karl Keith of Montgomery County.
"What really brought it to a head s property values have increased in recent years. The real estate market is just off the charts," he said.
Ohio House legislators have introduced a tax reform package they say would save property owners $3.5 billion and will force local taxing bodies to use other resources to provide services and cut spending.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio voters may soon be able to vote to end property taxes for all homeowners in the state.
Attorney General Dave Yost just accepted a petition from the group, Citizens for Property Tax Reform, who proposed a potential Ohio constitutional amendment relating to property taxes.