Housing

passed · Ohio · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 202: Enact the Chief Steven DiSario Act

To amend sections 4781.40, 5301.072, 5311.191, and 5321.131 of the Revised Code to prohibit manufactured home park operators, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, and landlords from restricting the display of the thin blue line flag and to name this act the Chief Steven DiSario Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSB 202 protects the display of the thin blue line flag, a direct symbol of support for law enforcement, a core component of criminal justice.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill protects a specific right for tenants/residents by prohibiting landlords and associations from restricting flag displays, aligning with tenant/property rights.80% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 143: Authorize property tax exemption for certain long-term homeowners

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 4503.065, and 4503.066 of the Revised Code to authorize an enhanced property tax homestead exemption for certain long-term homeowners.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a property tax exemption, providing tax relief to long-term homeowners, which aligns with supporting fiscal policies that offer relief to citizens.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAuthorizes property tax exemptions, which can reduce local property tax revenue, a primary funding source for K-12 schools, indirectly defunding education.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes an enhanced property tax exemption for long-term homeowners, reducing housing costs and supporting housing affordability and stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Historic Preservation Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 154: Require school district approval-certain property tax exemptions

HB 154 requires school districts to approve property tax exemptions for new residential construction or remodeling in designated "community reinvestment areas" before they can be granted. Property owners seeking these exemptions must submit applications to a housing officer, who then forwards them to the local school board for approval within 45 days. The bill ensures school districts have a formal role in approving exemptions for residential properties, though it includes an alternative where owners can pay school districts 25% of estimated tax savings instead of seeking approval. This directly affects homeowners and developers in areas designated for community reinvestment, changing how tax exemption approvals are processed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill empowers school districts to approve property tax exemptions, giving them a formal role in fiscal management and protecting their tax base.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 154 gives school districts a formal role in approving property tax exemptions, allowing them to protect their local funding base.88% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill regulates property tax exemptions for new residential construction in 'community reinvestment areas,' a mechanism designed to incentivize and advance housing development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Community Development Historic Preservation Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 184: Create residential development districts, housing grant program

To enact sections 122.634 and 122.635 of the Revised Code to establish residential economic development districts and to create a grant program for housing developments within such districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a grant program for housing developments, directly involving state appropriations and government spending, thus funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill creates a grant program specifically for housing developments and establishes residential development districts, directly funding and advancing housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 156: Authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.158, 4503.06, 4503.066, 4503.067, 4503.068, 4503.069, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 4503.0612 of the Revised Code to authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes, which provides tax relief, aligning with indicators for 'support' for Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a property tax freeze for owner-occupied homes, directly supporting housing affordability by stabilizing costs for homeowners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 75: Enact the Chief Steven DiSario Act

To amend sections 4781.40, 5301.072, 5311.191, and 5321.131 of the Revised Code to prohibit manufactured home park operators, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, and landlords from restricting the display of the thin blue line flag and to name this act the Chief Steven DiSario Act.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill protects the right to display the 'thin blue line flag,' a symbol of support for law enforcement, thereby supporting a key component of the criminal justice system.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill protects the right of residents in manufactured home parks, condominiums, and rental properties to display a specific flag, which is a form of tenant/property right protection.75% confidence

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 420: Enact Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy–Act I:Discontinuing the Continuum

To amend sections 505.37, 505.48, 505.481, 3311.21, 3311.50, 3318.05, 3318.052, 3318.08, 3318.18, 3318.44, 3354.12, 3358.11, 5705.03, 5705.19, 5705.191, 5705.192, 5705.198, 5705.199, 5705.21, 5705.212, 5705.213, 5705.215, 5705.217, 5705.218, 5705.219, 5705.2111, 5705.2114, 5705.222, 5705.23, 5705.233, 5705.25, 5705.251, 5748.02, 5748.03, 5748.04, and 5748.09; to enact section 5705.171; and to repeal section 5705.261 of the Revised Code to disallow and, by 2030, eliminate property taxes levied for a continuing period of time and to name this act The Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy – Act One: Discontinuing the Continuum.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill aims to eliminate property taxes by 2030, which would significantly restrict government revenue and fiscal management capabilities.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill HB 420 aims to eliminate property taxes. Property taxes are a primary funding source for K-12 public education, and its elimination would cut education funding.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill aims to eliminate property taxes by 2030, a primary funding source for local governments. This would likely restrict or weaken local government's ability to fund housing development, infrastructure, and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 85: Require DAS conduct a study of the state's real property holdings

To enact section 123.14 of the Revised Code to require the Department of Administrative Services to conduct a biennial comprehensive study of the state's real property holdings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates a study of state real property holdings, which can inform better fiscal management, optimize state assets, and potentially lead to cost savings or revenue generation.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe study of state real property holdings provides data that can inform and enable future housing development and policy, potentially advancing the topic.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HJR 6: CA: Limit property taxes to specified percentage of value

Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article XII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to limit property taxes, whether voted or unvoted, to one and one-quarter per cent or, for certain owner-occupied homes, one per cent of real property's true value.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill proposes to limit property taxes, which directly restricts government revenue and impacts state budgets and fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationLimiting property taxes, a primary source of local school funding, would likely reduce revenue for K-12 education, potentially defunding schools.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill limits property taxes, which can make homeownership more affordable and strengthen property rights by reducing the financial burden on homeowners.88% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationLimiting property taxes could reduce local government revenue, potentially impacting funds available for transportation infrastructure and services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 104: Regards local regulation, taxing of short-term rental properties

To amend sections 351.01, 351.021, 353.06, 4735.11, 5739.01, 5739.08, 5739.09, 5739.091, and 5741.01 and to enact section 5325.01 of the Revised Code to limit the authority of local governments to regulate short-term rental properties, to extend local lodging taxes to short-term rentals, to require collection of those taxes by short-term rental platforms, and to require real estate licenses to be issued electronically.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill extends local lodging taxes to short-term rentals and mandates their collection, directly increasing local government tax revenue and fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingThe bill limits local government authority to regulate short-term rentals, potentially weakening local efforts to protect long-term housing supply and affordability.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates real estate licenses to be issued electronically, which advances and strengthens the application of technology in occupational licensing.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Property Taxes

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