Mathews, Hall Bill to Eliminate Replacement Property Tax Levies Passes Ohio House

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) today announced that the Ohio House of Representatives approved House Bill 28. This legislation, spearheaded by Mathews and Hall, aims to simplify Ohio’s property tax system, promote transparency, and avoid unexpected 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 frequently result in unexpected property tax increases – beginning with elections held on or after October 1, 2025. 

“Ohioans are rightly worried about their property taxes, and we must work to address the causes of these tax increases,” Mathews said. “This bill puts the power over property taxes where it belongs: with the voter and the homeowner.”  

“Ohioans are suffering as a result of property tax increases throughout many Ohio counties,” Hall said. “This bill is a step in the right direction and will eliminate confusion related to our property tax system when voters are considering levies at the ballot box.”

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.