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AARP Ohio and Council on Aging back bill to shield seniors from property-tax foreclosure; committee narrows measure
Summary
Supporters from AARP Ohio and the Council on Aging told the House Ways and Means Committee that HB443 would help older Ohioans remain in their homes by allowing payment plans or requiring only the prior year's payment to avoid foreclosure; the committee accepted a narrowing amendment.
Ben Webb, associate state director for AARP Ohio, urged the House Ways and Means Committee to advance House Bill 443, saying the measure would give older Ohioans a chance to work with county treasurers to avoid losing their homes. "House Bill 443 provides older Ohioans with the reassurance that if they begin to struggle with staying in their homes, they will have the opportunity to work with their county treasurer on a payment plan," Webb said.
The committee held HB443's second hearing and accepted an amendment offered by Vice Chair Thomas that narrows eligibility. Thomas described the change as moving from a broad "good faith" payment test to a requirement that a senior homeowner pay what they paid the previous year to avoid foreclosure. "This amendment…
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