Property Taxes

An analysis of a Republican-backed bill that seeks to help struggling homeowners by lowering the amount of property tax they pay shows it could be a devastating hit to Ohio’s public schools.

The bill from Republicans in the Ohio House includes a variety of proposals to limit local property tax increases and provide relief to taxpayers who need assistance.

The bill would affect local levels for safety forces, libraries and schools.

The Ohio Ballot Board gave its approval to allow the petitions to be circulated as is instead of breaking it into multiple parts.

The proposed constitutional amendment that would abolish property taxes in Ohio, which are used to fund schools, law enforcement and many local services.

There are several local levies on the May 6 primary ballot. How might rising property taxes affect support for those measures?

A new coalition of the state's largest business groups is lobbying for wider reform of the oldest tax Ohio has.

There are questions about the provision that allows Ohio's public school districts to hold only 25% of their operating budget in reserve.

The Ohio House advanced its first property tax proposal this session. Some lawmakers say it was the first of many bills on an issue constituents are calling about.

The 136th Ohio General Assembly begins today. Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler breaks down what the top issues could be in the new two-year session.