/tags/property-taxes property taxes en-US Copyright Fri, 09 May 2025 20:43:53 GMT /government-politics/2025-05-09/group-hoping-to-abolish-property-taxes-in-ohio-passes-one-hurdle-to-getting-it-before-voters The proposed constitutional amendment that would abolish property taxes in Ohio, which are used to fund schools, law enforcement and many local services. Fri, 09 May 2025 20:43:53 GMT /government-politics/2025-05-09/group-hoping-to-abolish-property-taxes-in-ohio-passes-one-hurdle-to-getting-it-before-voters Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-11-19/dont-expect-property-tax-reform-to-pass-before-ohio-lawmakers-end-lame-duck-session Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens said lawmakers are still debating how best to provide property tax relief. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:17:57 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-19/dont-expect-property-tax-reform-to-pass-before-ohio-lawmakers-end-lame-duck-session Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-06-18/many-ohio-homeowners-could-see-big-tax-bills-soon-but-arent-likely-get-relief-from-state-lawmakers There are more than a dozen bills meant to help deal with property tax affordability in Ohio, but none of the big ones are close to passage. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:30:54 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-18/many-ohio-homeowners-could-see-big-tax-bills-soon-but-arent-likely-get-relief-from-state-lawmakers Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-06-10/republican-lawmakers-want-voters-to-decide-on-plan-to-throttle-rising-property-tax-bills-in-ohio Two Republican lawmakers want to bring a constitutional amendment on property taxes to Ohio voters, possibly this fall. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:26:18 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-10/republican-lawmakers-want-voters-to-decide-on-plan-to-throttle-rising-property-tax-bills-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2024-02-29/ohios-former-tax-leader-says-system-to-protect-taxpayers-from-spikes-in-property-taxes-is-broken Former Ohio Tax Commissioner Tom Zaino testified before a special panel that's been looking into property tax policy. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:54:28 GMT /government-politics/2024-02-29/ohios-former-tax-leader-says-system-to-protect-taxpayers-from-spikes-in-property-taxes-is-broken Jo Ingles /government-politics/2023-05-25/some-ohio-lawmakers-want-to-lower-property-tax-bills-but-dont-agree-how-to-do-it An Ohio House bill aims to prevent big property tax hikes, flatten income taxes and change the homestead tax, but opponents say it won't help many homeowners. Thu, 25 May 2023 19:14:26 GMT /government-politics/2023-05-25/some-ohio-lawmakers-want-to-lower-property-tax-bills-but-dont-agree-how-to-do-it Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-04-08/school-leaders-say-a-bill-to-change-the-property-tax-appeal-process-could-hurt-most-ohio-taxpayers But backers of the change to property tax law say it is needed to help business development in Ohio. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 20:32:43 GMT /government-politics/2022-04-08/school-leaders-say-a-bill-to-change-the-property-tax-appeal-process-could-hurt-most-ohio-taxpayers Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-04-07/ohio-bill-would-change-homestead-tax-exemption-for-senior-citizens The bill would increase the amount of exemptions and expand income qualifications for the program. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:30:49 GMT /government-politics/2022-04-07/ohio-bill-would-change-homestead-tax-exemption-for-senior-citizens Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-03-03/back-to-the-drawing-board-for-a-bill-to-reform-the-property-tax-challenge-process-in-ohio The Ohio House rejected changes the Senate made to the bill Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:44:35 GMT /government-politics/2022-03-03/back-to-the-drawing-board-for-a-bill-to-reform-the-property-tax-challenge-process-in-ohio Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-12-15/ohio-senate-passes-bill-to-change-the-process-for-challenging-local-property-taxes Backers say it will be fairer for property owners but opponents say it will have unintended consequences. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:09:05 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-15/ohio-senate-passes-bill-to-change-the-process-for-challenging-local-property-taxes Jo Ingles