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From Proposal to Your Tax Bill: The Ohio Property-Tax Decision Chain

The path from a levy proposal to a property-tax bill involves taxing authorities, statutory ballot procedures, voters, the county auditor and county treasurer.

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The path from a levy proposal to a property-tax bill involves taxing authorities, statutory ballot procedures, voters, the county auditor and county treasurer.

Key Takeaway

Property-tax decisions move through a chain of legal and administrative steps rather than one decision-maker.

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Verified — Current

Last Verified:

September 19, 2026

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State of Ohio

Ohio Revised Code §5705.03 — Authorization to Levy Taxes

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State of Ohio

Ohio Revised Code §5705.25 — Submission of Proposed Levy

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State of Ohio

Ohio Revised Code §319.43 — Auditor/Treasurer Tax Settlement

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