In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Butler County fell by $24,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 29.9%.
State Representative Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) has been honored as the Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a). Carruthers was recognized for her dedication to supporting older Ohioans and caregivers throughout the state, particularly during the state budget process, where she served as Chairwoman of the House Finance Subcommittee on Health and Human Services.In response to receiving this prestigious award, Carruthers expressed her gratitude, stating, "I am extremely honored to receive this recognition. I will continue my work and...
State Representative Thomas Hall, along with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, met with local and county officials in Liberty Township to discuss upcoming development projects in Butler County. The meeting, also attended by State Senator George Lang, focused on the utilization of funds from the All Ohio Future Fund and site redevelopment programs.Hall expressed his appreciation for Director Mihalik's visit, stating, "I appreciate Director Mihalik taking the time to travel to Butler County to discuss the future of development in our district. I'm...
There were 25 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending Oct. 14, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 187, also known as the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act, in an effort to address the issue of rising property taxes in the state. State Rep. Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) announced the passage of the bill, which aims to help Ohioans remain in their homes by modifying the procedures used to conduct property tax sales assessment ratio studies.According to Rep. Gross, the legislation is critical in protecting the residents of the 45th House District from the burden of increasing property taxes. She believes that this bill...
The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at protecting Ohioans from rising property taxes. The Ohio Homeowners Relief Act, also known as House Bill 187, will modify the procedures used by the Tax Commissioner to conduct property tax sales assessment ratio studies. The bill requires the Commissioner to work alongside local elected officials and consider the past three years of a county's property values when determining property tax, instead of just one year.State Rep. Thomas Hall, the sponsor of the bill, emphasized the importance of this legislation...
There were 18 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending Sept. 2, 2023 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.
Property owners in Butler County paid 1.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Butler County Today.
There were 25 professional licenses issued in Butler County in the week ending Oct. 7, 2023, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.