The Hamilton County commissioners say they're working on property tax relief for struggling homeowners, but not through “piggyback” tax exemptions recently allowed by the state.

The commissioners did not vote on expanding the existing homestead exemption or the owner occupancy credit at their meeting Thursday, before the state's deadline Friday.

While the state reimburses local governments for the current property tax credits, it would not pay for the expanded property tax credits. Doubling both the homestead exemption and owner occupancy credit would cost local school districts, governments and voted levies nearly $35 million in revenue a year, according to a report from the Hamilton County administrator.

Local schools voice opposition, funding concerns

Several local school leaders vo

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