Property taxes

Ohio politicians are racing to deliver relief as a citizens group gathers signatures for a November 2026 ballot initiative to end property taxes in the state.

Differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill, which targeted cities and counties, could not be resolved.

Big changes made by the House to a high-priority bill targeting cities and counties were rejected by the Senate, sending the measure to a conference committee.

A lawsuit seeks to force the Texas city to reword its Nov. 4 property tax rate hike proposition to correct "misleading" language.

The ruling by a state judge comes in a lawsuit that pointed to unequal access by public school districts to local property taxes and bonds.

The fiscal 2026 budget would increase police and fire funding by $63.1 million as the city works to comply with a voter-approved public safety spending mandate.

The measure would lower the percentage increase in property tax revenue larger cities and counties can tap for operations without seeking voter approval.

Legislation that would put a tighter limit on property tax increases for larger cities and counties advanced out of a Senate committee on Friday.

The city council signed off on an $810 million debt sale, while it considers asking voters for a property tax rate increase this year to address budget gaps.

Port Freeport's decision to go property tax-free resulted in a revenue bond rating downgrade from S&P and raised disclosure questions.