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Trumbull County commissioners consider doubling homestead credit, agree to pursue owner-occupancy boost
Summary
Commissioners discussed using new authority in House Bill 96 to expand local property-tax relief, debating a widened homestead exemption for seniors and a faster owner-occupancy credit increase; commissioners requested detailed fiscal estimates from the auditor and urged outreach to state legislators.
Trumbull County commissioners spent the bulk of their Jan. 28 workshop discussing local property-tax relief after state lawmakers gave counties new options in the recent budget bill. Commissioners considered two main options: doubling the state homestead exemption for qualifying seniors and veterans, and increasing the local owner-occupancy credit from 2.5% to 5%.
A commissioner who introduced the topic said many constituents are struggling with higher tax bills after a recent property revaluation and urged the board to explore county action now. "By doubling [the homestead exemption], we can…
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