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Where Do Ohio Property-Tax Dollars Go?

OCG's TY2024 baseline shows school districts receiving nearly two-thirds of Ohio real-property-tax revenue.

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What This Graphic Shows

Using the Legislative Budget Office baseline cited in OCG WP006, Ohio real-property taxes generated an estimated $21.41 billion in Tax Year 2024.

The estimated distribution was school districts 63.6% ($13.61B); counties 16.4% ($3.51B); townships 7.2% ($1.53B); municipalities 6.7% ($1.44B); and special taxing districts 6.2% ($1.32B).

These are statewide shares; an individual bill depends on the jurisdictions and levies applying to that property.

Key Takeaway

Schools are the largest recipient, but roughly one-third supports other local governments and special districts.

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Last Verified:

September 16, 2026

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Ohio Common Ground Research Center

Replacing Ohio Property Tax Revenue

July 24, 2026
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