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Kenston Local officials say House Bill 96 could cut nearly $1 million a year and push district levy back to voters early
Summary
Board finance staff told the Kenston Local Board of Education HB 96'a proposed expansion of homestead exemptions'could reduce district revenue by about $1 million annually and deplete cash reserves 2'2.5 years sooner; the board plans to send a letter to county officials and urge public feedback.
Board finance staff and administrators warned at the Kenston Local Board of Education meeting that House Bill 96'which would expand homestead and owner-occupied property tax exemptions'could cost the district roughly $1 million a year and force the district to seek voter approval sooner than planned.
"We would lose to the tune of about a almost a million dollars," said the superintendent (name not provided) while previewing district estimates. Finance staff said the bill'if enacted with a Jan. 1, 2026…
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