House limits automatic ‘inside millage’ increases, allows local opt-outs

Oct 22, 2025

The Ohio House passed House Bill 335 on Oct. 21, 2025, capping growth in inside millage levies to the rate of inflation and allowing taxing units to surrender inside millage; the bill passed 71-24 after debate about the scale of relief to homeowners and local services.

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Columbus — The Ohio House passed House Bill 335 on Oct. 21, 2025, a measure that limits revenue increases from inside millage levies to a rate tied to inflation, permits taxing districts to reduce or surrender inside millage, and requires county budget commission approval for some reductions. The chamber recorded 71 affirmative votes and 24 negative votes on final passage.

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