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Ohio Senate approves multi-bill property-tax package that limits levy growth
Summary
The Ohio Senate passed a suite of bills Nov. 18 that limit how rapidly certain property-tax levies can grow after reappraisal and change how some fixed-sum levies are counted, prompting lengthy debate about whether the measures deliver relief or simply shift costs to homeowners.
The Ohio Senate on Nov. 18 approved a package of bills intended to curb rapid growth in property-tax revenue tied to reappraisals and to change how fixed-sum levies are counted.
Senator Sandy O'Brien, who led floor debate on the bills, said the suite offers homeowners ‘‘property tax relief’’ while preserving revenue for schools and local governments. ‘‘Our taxpayers whom we represent want property tax relief,’’ O'Brien said on the floor, urging passage of the measures.
Opponents argued the bills do not provide lasting relief and…
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