Soaring property tax bills are fueling a push among some Ohio lawmakers to abolish property taxes altogether.

Average home values in Cuyahoga County rose 32% after a 2024 reappraisal, leaving many residents, especially seniors on fixed incomes, struggling to pay.

Republican State Reps. Jennifer Gross and Tex Fischer, along with Lake County Commissioner John Plecnik, have signed a petition to place a constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot to end all property tax collections, which generate more than $20 billion annually.

Learn more about the effort to abolish Ohio’s property taxes at the OMA’s upcoming Tax & Finance Committee on Sep. 10. 8/12/2025