Housing (Property Taxes)

in committee · Ohio · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 355: Increase vote threshold for local taxes subject to voter approval

To amend sections 128.35, 128.37, 128.38, 306.70, 307.697, 322.02, 345.02, 353.06, 511.07, 715.691, 715.70, 715.71, 715.72, 718.04, 718.09, 718.10, 757.02, 3318.06, 4301.421, 4504.02, 4504.15, 4504.21, 5739.021, 5739.026, 5739.09, 5743.021, 5743.024, 5743.026, 5748.021, 5748.03, 5748.08, and 5748.09 and to enact section 5705.17 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of local taxes subject to voter approval.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the vote threshold for local taxes, making it harder for local governments to raise revenue, thereby restricting their fiscal management capabilities.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases voter approval threshold for local taxes, making it harder for school districts to pass levies and secure funding for operations and facilities, as evidenced by the amendment of section 3318.06 (School Facilities Law).88% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingIncreasing the approval threshold for local taxes could make it harder for communities to fund housing initiatives, affordable housing programs, or related infrastructure.65% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill increases the voter approval threshold for local taxes, including those under Chapter 4504 (Local Motor Vehicle License Tax), making it harder to fund transportation infrastructure and services.88% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Property Taxes Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 422: Enact Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy–Act III: Triumph of the Taxpayer

To amend sections 345.02, 511.07, 757.02, and 3318.06 and to enact section 5705.171 of the Revised Code to increase the approval threshold required for passage of certain property taxes and to name this act the Taxpayers Freedom Trilogy – Act Three: The Triumph of the Taxpayer.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill increases the approval threshold for property taxes, making it harder to pass and collect tax revenue, thereby limiting government's fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill increases the approval threshold for certain property taxes, including those for school facilities (3318.06), potentially limiting school funding.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill increases approval threshold for property taxes, limiting funding for public services and potential housing initiatives, thus restricting the topic area.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 113: Regards annexation and financial disclosure forms, tax exemptions

To amend sections 102.02, 709.022, 709.023, 709.024, 709.16, and 3735.67 and to enact section 3311.222 of the Revised Code to modify the law regarding annexation and financial disclosure forms, and to require school district approval of residential community reinvestment area property tax exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires school district approval for property tax exemptions, which can protect school funding by controlling tax revenue reductions and strengthening fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill requires school district approval for property tax exemptions, granting schools control over a key funding source and protecting potential revenue.80% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill HB 113 requires school district approval for residential community reinvestment area property tax exemptions, potentially limiting housing development incentives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 109: 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 requires their collection, which would increase revenue for local governments, thus strengthening their fiscal management.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingThe bill limits local government authority to regulate short-term rentals, which can weaken local control over housing supply and affordability for long-term residents.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates real estate licenses be issued electronically, advancing the use of digital processes in government services.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes

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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 · 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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