Ohio's Homestead Exemption: Who Qualifies and What Does It Do?

Ohio's homestead statutes provide reductions for qualifying owner-occupied homesteads. Eligibility can include people age 65 or older, people who are permanently and totally disabled, and certain surviving spouses, subject to statutory requirements. Separate provisions apply to qualifying disabled veterans and certain survivors.

The reduction is calculated through statutory formulas and adjusted amounts; it is not a blanket percentage reduction for every homeowner.