Property Taxes

We're out on the campaign trail every day and we hear your frustration. Property revaluations are hitting HARD.

Here in Portage County, home values have increased 30-40%, which means we can expect somewhere around a 15% increase in property taxes next year. And this is happening to all Ohioans due to the current revaluation cycle.

The good news is, bills have been sitting in the Ohio legislature to provide the relief you need! Unfortunately, nothing is going to move without your engagement. Can it still happen in this General Assembly?

Folks, I'm here to do something about this. Read on to educate yourself... then raise your voice at the polls!

There are almost 40 pending Property Tax Bills in the Ohio Legislature. Here are a few...

House Bill 1

Decreases the percentage of real property's value that is subject to taxation and indexes that rate so that it decreases in proportion to the increase in inflation. Establishes an enhanced homestead exemption for certain long-term homeowners who qualify.

House Bill 60

Increases the homestead exemption for elderly, disabled, and surviving spouses from $25,000 to $40,000 of the home's appraised value or cost. Expands homestead eligibility by increasing the Adjusted Gross Income threshold from $36,100 to $45,000.

House Bill 254

Enhances a property tax exemption for the homestead of a totally disabled veteran by increasing the amount of the exemption from $50,000 to its full taxable value. Authorizes a homestead exemption of $5,000 or $10,000 for veterans with at least a 50%, but less-than-total disability rating.

Senate Bill 287

Authorizes a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.

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YOU CAN REQUEST ACTION

Call Your Current Legislator

614-466-2004

Request a Floor Vote

614-466-1366

Engage in the Dialogue

Ohio Auditors' Association Recommendations

If the legislature will not act on current legislation in this lame duck session, Heidi Workman is supportive of the Ohio Auditors' Association recommendations, combined with the most beneficial relief in Ohio's pending bills and upcoming federal legislative activity.

Expand the Homestead Program

Current Ohio law exempts taxes on the first $26,200 of property valuation for residents 65 or older. Those with a current permanent disability who have an Adjusted Gross Income of $36,100 or less also qualify. Workman supports increasing both eligibility thresholds so more of our residents on fixed incomes can qualify for relief.