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Who Can Actually Change Your Property Taxes?

Property values, levy decisions, voter approval, statewide rules and tax collection are controlled by different actors under Ohio law.

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What This Graphic Shows

This graphic explains property values, levy decisions, voter approval, statewide rules and tax collection are controlled by different actors under Ohio law. It is intended to show the underlying mechanism or comparison before drawing the narrower takeaway below.

Key Takeaway

There is no single official who independently controls every part of an Ohio property-tax bill.

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Verified — Current

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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 §5715.01 — Tax Commissioner / County Boards / Auditors

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State of Ohio

Ohio Revised Code §319.43 — Auditor/Treasurer Tax Settlement

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