Central Ohio county auditors say victory lap premature on property tax bills, more needed

Franklin, Delaware and Licking County auditors say two bills would do little for property tax reform and more is needed.

Unlike other issues on Franklin County ballots, Riverlea village's levies would cut taxes

If the two replacement levies are approved by Village of Riverlea voters, their property taxes would be reduced 1.5 mills.

Ohio counties largely shun new homeowner property tax breaks OK'd by legislature

Most Ohio counties are shunning local property tax relief "piggybacks" OK'd by the legislature as it would cost millions in ...

What county, municipal and school issues are on central Ohio ballots? Here's a rundown

There are dozens of county, municipal and school levies on the Nov. 4 ballot. We've summarized them all for you here.
Columbus Dispatch

Tiny lot value jumps 13,500% - a microcosm of ballooning Franklin County tax bills

Victor Ward received a letter from his bank in August stating his monthly mortgage payment on his 1,142-square-foot house east of Bexley was going from $1,003 to $1,443, an increase of 44%. He knew ...
WOSU Public Media

Ohio county auditors suggest options for property tax relief

The County Auditor Association of Ohio recently proposed several solutions to provide property owners some relief from the state's rising property taxes. Auditors presented their suggestions last week ...
Tri-City Herald

Update: Franklin Co. will defend ex-administrator in $5M lawsuit filed by its own auditor

Now that a special prosecutor has declined to file charges, Franklin County’s auditor is suing the county’s former top employee for $5 million. That employee was under whistleblower protections and ...