property taxes

School districts are likely to consider asking voters to approve income taxes as part of efforts to reduce property taxes in Ohio.

Dozens of bills to reduce or change property tax laws in Ohio have been introduced and discussed. But only a few have passed, with time running out to consider the rest.

Schools, local safety services, community services, and libraries depend on property taxes.

The majority of Ohio's volunteer fire departments are staffed by volunteers. While the number of volunteers is decreasing, the number of calls those departments have to respond to is increasing.

There’s a possibility Ohio voters could be asked to abolish property taxes next year, which would leave safety forces that rely on that revenue without funding.

The Republican who heads the Ohio Senate’s Education committee has a plan that he says will solve the over-reliance on local property taxes to pay for education.

A group that is collecting signatures to put property tax abolition on the statewide ballot in Ohio next year is questioning budget decisions.

Eight of the largest school districts in Ohio are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto a few provisions in the budget the legislature passed last week.

Backers of the amendment to abolish property taxes in Ohio said they're now aiming for the fall 2026 ballot.

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.