Schmidt Introduces Legislation to Provide Ohioans Property Tax Relief

COLUMBUS—State Representative Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) Wednesday provided sponsor testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on House Bill 89, legislation to authorize a property tax freeze. 

House Bill 89 will freeze property taxes at 2022 levels to give the Ohio General Assembly time to find more permanent solutions to property tax increases.

“This bill will provide immediate relief to Ohio’s homeowners who have faced an unprecedented hike in property valuations,” said Schmidt. “By considering this legislation, we are communicating to our constituents that we are taking their struggles seriously and actively working to create lasting change.”

This legislation is a direct response to rising property taxes throughout Ohio. Schmidt’s home county, Clermont County, saw a 43% increase in property valuations in 2023.

The legislation awaits further consideration from the House Ways and Means Committee.