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Worthington Hills sets 3% property tax increase for fiscal 2026–27
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the Worthington Hills City Commission voted to set the 2026–27 ad valorem tax rate at 0.14875 per $100 (a 3% revenue increase), with an early-payment 2% discount and the ordinance scheduled to be effective July 1, 2026.
Worthington Hills commissioners voted unanimously on May 19 to set the city's 2026'27 ad valorem tax rate at 0.14875 per $100 of assessed value, a move the commission said reflects a 3% increase under the statutory revenue-allowance formula.
The vote followed a discussion of rising assessed values and a staff explanation of the statutory mechanics that let the city increase allowable property tax revenue by a percentage each year. Mayor Mary Stone and commissioners noted that roughly 86% of property tax revenue is typically paid before the July 31 early-payment window, and the ordinance retains a 2% discount for taxpayers who pay before Aug. 1.
Commissioners said the rate choice balances modest additional revenue against the state'mandated calculation that compounds allowable increases year to year. Commissioners raised the effect of higher contract costs (for example, waste-hauler rate increases) when weighing the percentage. After competing motions and a second, the commission approved a motion to set the rate at 3% (presented in the meeting as a rate of 0.14875 per $100) on a roll-call vote; Mayor Mary Stone and all named commissioners recorded "yes" votes.
A staff member read the ordinance language aloud after the vote (Order number 2 Series 2016, "City of Worthington Hills tax ordinance for fiscal year 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027"). The read text included the adopted per-$100 rate, the 2% early-payment discount language, late-payment penalty provisions, and an effective date of July 1, 2026.
The commission flagged two timing items for property owners and contractors: the early-payment discount window and the city's internal deadline for projects to begin this fiscal year. Mayor Stone said projects must begin before the end of the fiscal start window to be carried into FY2026 accounting, and staff reiterated the statutory schedule for billing and payment adjustments.
The ordinance will be filed and published as required; the city indicated staff will circulate a PDF of the adopted ordinance and send tax-billing information to residents in the coming weeks.
