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Commissioners warn House Bill 335 could cost Warren County about $32 million annually if adopted as written
Summary
Warren County commissioners were briefed on House Bill 335, a proposed state change to property-tax collection that the board was told could reduce county inside-millage revenue by about $32 million per year as currently drafted.
Warren County commissioners heard a briefing and expressions of concern about House Bill 335, a proposed change to Ohio’s property-tax system that would prohibit collection of inside millage and could require counties to seek voter approval to recover lost revenues.
A commissioner summarized analysis from the Legislative Service Commission that, as written, the bill would reduce the county’s inside-millage collection by an amount the speaker said equates to roughly $32 million annually. The speaker and other commissioners said the change would shift responsibility to local governments to replace revenues — potentially by seeking voter approval for sales-tax increases — and would have immediate effective dates if included in the state budget. The board noted that the proposal could also affect townships, school districts and other local taxing entities.
Commissioners asked that the county auditor and staff brief the board with specific impacts on pledged revenue streams and outstanding bonds. The board’s representative to county associations said county associations are opposed to the bill and were engaged in discussions with legislators. Commissioners emphasized the short timeline of the state budget process and the potential for significant, rapid fiscal impact if the change is included in the budget conference committee action.
