Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

introduced · Ohio · Senate Jun 22, 2026

SB 460: Exempt from property tax fencing surrounding oil, gas well pads

SB 460 proposes to exempt required fencing around oil and gas well pads from property taxes. This change directly affects landowners and operators who must install specific fencing as part of drilling permits. The bill creates a new tax exemption section that applies to tax years ending on or after the law takes effect. By removing the tax burden on this specific fencing, the legislation aims to reduce costs associated with compliance for energy development projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by exempting specific fencing from property taxes, reducing compliance costs for energy projects.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill reduces costs for oil and gas development by exempting fencing from property taxes, facilitating energy infrastructure projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives Oil & Gas

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 955: Expand homestead exemption - disabled veteran’s surviving spouse

To amend sections 323.151, 323.152, 4503.064, and 4503.065 of the Revised Code to expand the enhanced homestead exemption for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemption for surviving spouses of disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief and financial support to a vulnerable group.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands homestead exemption for surviving spouses of disabled veterans, protecting their housing equity and asset stability.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands homestead tax exemptions for surviving spouses of disabled veterans, directly strengthening financial benefits for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · Ohio · House May 20, 2026

HB 881: Enact the Ohio Homeowner Relief Act

To amend sections 319.302, 323.152, 323.153, 323.156, 323.158, 5747.85, and 5747.98 and to enact section 5747.25 of the Revised Code to modify property tax reductions for nonbusiness and owner-occupied property, to authorize a refundable income tax credit for renters, and to name this act the Ohio Homeowner Relief Act

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax reductions and a refundable income tax credit for renters, directly advancing tax relief and fiscal support for homeowners and tenants.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a refundable income tax credit for renters, directly supporting affordable housing and tenant financial relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Tax Credits Homeownership Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 778: Exclude certain fire and EMS levies from being reduced

To amend sections 3735.67, 5709.40, 5709.41, 5709.73, and 5709.78 of the Revised Code to exclude certain fire and emergency medical services levies from being reduced by a community reinvestment area or tax increment financing property tax exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects fire and EMS levies from reduction, preserving essential public service funding and preventing tax cuts that would undermine critical emergency services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 4, 2026

HJR 7: CA: Exempt owner-occupied residences from property tax

Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to, beginning in 2027, exempt owner-occupied residences from property tax and to modify the manner and mode of property taxation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts owner-occupied residences from property tax, providing direct tax relief to homeowners, aligning with tax relief indicators for 'support' stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 673: Expand statewide owner-occupied residence property tax credit

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.156, 323.158, and 5747.85 of the Revised Code to expand the statewide owner-occupied residence property tax credit to all tax levies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax credit for homeowners, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax burden, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 356: Temporarily increase the amount of the homestead exemptions

SB 356 temporarily doubles the property tax reduction for Ohio homeowners with homestead exemptions during the 2026 tax year. It directly affects homeowners who qualify for homestead exemptions by applying the increased reduction entirely to their second-half tax bill. The bill achieves this by multiplying the standard exemption amount by two, without increasing the total tax relief allowed under existing law. This emergency measure aims to provide immediate tax relief to vulnerable Ohio taxpayers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill doubles homestead property tax exemption for 2026, providing immediate tax relief to qualifying homeowners, directly aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income taxpayers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 366: Require some delinquent property tax payments upon lot transfer

To amend sections 317.22 and 319.20 and to enact section 319.204 of the Revised Code to sometimes require payment of delinquent property taxes and assessments when a lot is transferred.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires delinquent property tax payment at lot transfer, ensuring tax revenue collection and promoting fiscal responsibility in local government budgeting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Ohio · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 575: Revise property taxation of farmland

To amend sections 323.131, 5713.03, 5713.30, 5713.31, 5713.32, and 5713.351; to enact new section 5713.36; and to repeal section 5713.36 of the Revised Code to make various changes to the law governing the property taxation of farmland.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill directly addresses 'property taxation,' a core component of 'Budget & Taxes.' Revising tax law is an act of fiscal management, which strengthens the policy framework of the topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tags Agriculture

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in committee · Ohio · House Jan 28, 2025

HB 22: Authorize homestead exemption for surviving military spouses

To amend sections 323.151, 323.152, 323.153, 4503.064, 4503.065, and 4503.066 of the Revised Code to authorize a full homestead exemption for surviving spouses of members of the uniformed services killed in the line of duty.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a homestead exemption, providing tax relief for surviving military spouses, directly impacting taxation and fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill authorizes a homestead exemption, directly impacting property rights and reducing housing costs for surviving military spouses.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill authorizes a full homestead exemption for surviving spouses of military members killed in duty, directly expanding benefits for the veteran community.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Military Families Veteran Housing

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