Rep. Lorenz Votes to Eliminate Replacement Property Tax Levies

COLUMBUS—State Representative Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unintended property tax increases by eliminating replacement property tax levies.

Under House Bill 28, local governments will be prohibited from proposing replacement property tax levies – which can mislead voters and result in unexpected property tax increases – beginning with elections held on or after October 21, 2025. The bill will not affect existing replacement levies.

“This bill lends transparency to the levy replacement process,” said Lorenz. “As our economy shifts, so does our property values. While the millage may not change in the ask, the taxpayer’s rate may. As a representative concerned with our growing tax rates for services, this bill is a commonsense approach to transparency when asking taxpayers to vote on the matters.” 

The legislation will preserve the ability of local governments to renew existing levies and propose increases or new levies directly.

House Bill 28 now moves the Ohio Senate for consideration.