COLUMBUS — State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) is applauding the Ohio Senate’s passage of a sweeping package of property tax reforms that he says will “end the unfair practice of runaway tax increases without votes from the people.”

The reforms, passed through four major bills, are projected to save Ohio property owners an estimated $2 billion over the next three years .

Five Key Areas of Reform

Lawmakers approved changes across several bills aimed at slowing tax growth, prioritizing relief for homeowners, and giving counties more control over excessive collections:

House Bill 129 – Owner-Occupied Relief Boosted

Increases the owner-occupied tax credit from 12.5% to 15.38% over four years.

Provides up to $400 million in property tax savings for Ohioans who own and live in t

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