OhioOwners could seek tax relief for qualifying township property
Owners of certain property acquired by a township in 2009 could ask Ohio's tax commissioner to exempt it and cancel unpaid tax bills if it met public-use rules.
What it does
An owner of qualifying property acquired by a township in 2009 could ask the Ohio Tax Commissioner to exempt it and cancel unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest. The commissioner must approve the request if the property meets the rules.
Argument forIf the property meets the public-use rules, clearing unpaid tax bills could help its owner keep the property available for public use.
Argument againstForgiving unpaid taxes, including some from before the current owner acquired the property, could leave less money available for local public services.
More detail
An owner could apply to the Ohio Tax Commissioner to place qualifying property on the tax-exempt list and cancel its unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest. The township must have recorded the deed between January 1 and December 31, 2009. Throughout the time the township owned the property, it must have qualified for a tax exemption because it was used exclusively for a public purpose. The property must meet the stated qualifications. If the commissioner finds that it does not, the county treasurer must collect the taxes, penalties, and interest as required by law. The owner may apply within 12 months after this section takes effect. The application must include property, tax, ownership, and use information; the county auditor must provide required information upon request.
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History
- 2026
- Aug 12IntroducedIntroduced
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