According to Richland County Auditor Pat Dropsey, 32,158 of the county’s roughly 73,000 parcels will be eligible for the credits.
Property taxes
Taxing decision: Schools warn Richland County commissioners about potential cuts
About 70 to 80 people, representing entities in the county that receive property tax funds, filled the county building’s lower level.
Political hot potato: Richland County leaders face tough choices on property tax reductions
MANSFIELD — It’s clear many Ohio residents are in a foul mood about rising property taxes across the state. In fact, a group called the Committee to Eliminate Property Taxes is gaining momentum in its push for a 2026 ballot initiative that would do just that — eliminate a funding stream that drives much of […]
Ohio Council of County Officials endorses property tax relief recommendations
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Council of County Officials on Monday announced its support of a combined proposal from the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio, the County Commissioners Association of Ohio and the County Treasurers Association of Ohio to address the growing property tax crisis affecting Ohio homeowners. “In a coordinated effort to bring relief to […]
County Auditors Association offers solutions to combat high property taxes
MOUNT VERNON — Residents are keenly aware of the surging home prices in Knox, Ashland, and Richland counties and the effect they’ve had on property taxes. Between the 2020 and 2023 reappraisals, Knox County home values increased an average of 37%. Ashland County saw a similar increase at 36%. Richland County came in at 28%. […]
