Jennifer Gross | The Ohio House of Representatives
Jennifer Gross | The Ohio House of Representatives
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 will give more control to local elected officials who are best equipped to understand the specific needs of their counties.
One of the counties in Ohio that has been greatly affected by property tax increases is Butler County, where property values have seen a projected 42% increase and farmland has experienced a staggering 110% increase. The passage of House Bill 187 is seen as a step towards providing relief to homeowners in Butler County and other affected areas.
The Ohio Homeowners Relief Act will now move on to the Ohio Senate for further consideration. The hope is that this legislation will provide a fair and equitable solution to the issue of rising property taxes in the state, ensuring that Ohioans can continue to afford to live in their homes.
As the bill progresses, it is important to take into account the voices of local elected officials, who understand the unique challenges faced by their constituents. By giving them more control over property valuations, the Ohio Homeowners Relief Act seeks to create a system that is responsive to the needs of individual counties.
The passing of House Bill 187 is a positive step towards addressing the issue of rising property taxes in Ohio. It is hoped that the Ohio Senate will also recognize the importance of this legislation and take swift action to provide relief to homeowners across the state.
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