“Property taxes in the United States have been around for quite a while. Initially, they were designed to fund national and state governments. In 1913, the federal government switched to income taxes, while local governments started to use property taxes to fund public schools, including community colleges.”…Michael Hermens
Real Estate Taxes
Commissioner John Plecnik Discusses Property Taxes on Ron Verb’s Radio Program
Commissioner Plecnik is the only local politician standing up for seniors being taxed out of their homes.
Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes…you can help collect signatures…updated June 25th
Here is your chance to speak out against being taxed out of your home that you have worked all your lives to achieve!
Florida’s Governor DiSantis Speaks About Property Taxes
We have a Facebook video of DiSantis stating that “if you have to keep ponying up some money after 35 years to continuing living in your home, you really do not own your home”.
Committee to Abolish Property Taxes Receives Approval from Attorney General
“…I hereby certify that the title and summary are fair and truthful statements of the proposed constitutional amendment.”
“With all of the county boards of elections reporting back, at least 1,000 signatures have been verified.” …Dave Yost, Attorney General
US Homeowners Must Earn $50,000 More Than Renters To Cover Shelter Payments: Report
“Americans need to earn $116,633 per year to afford the median-priced home for sale, 81.8 percent more than the $64,160 needed to afford the typical apartment for rent,” Redfin said in an April 10 statement.
What Happens When You Can’t Afford a School Levy?
ANY TAX CAUSING A CITIZEN TO BECOME HOMELESS IS IMMORAL.
Adventures With The Hamilton County Board of Revisions
“Black’s Law Dictionary defines a Kangaroo Court as “1. A self-appointed tribunal or mock court in which the principles of law and justice are disregarded, perverted, or parodied…”
Petition Filed With Attorney General to Eliminate Property Taxes in Ohio
ANY TAX CAUSING A CITIZEN TO BECOME HOMELESS IS IMMORAL!
Butler County, Ohio seniors making difficult choice: homes or taxes
“Butler County’s older population is choosing between fixing up their homes, a place they’ve likely spent decades in, or paying their taxes.”…Michael Pitman / Journal News
County Auditors Say: “NO END IN SIGHT TO SOARING PROPERTY TAXES!”
the video of the Ohio Auditors Association reveals the problems with the property tax system.
Join Our Movement to Eliminate Ohio’s Property Taxes
Send us your contact information: stoppropertytaxes@gmail.com
Not All Waterfront Properties Are Valued The Same
“There is a difference between Class 1 and Class 2 land values as well as improved and unimproved. It’s apples and oranges.”…Auditor Chris Galloway
Budget Commission Meeting Held April 7, 2025…and much more on property taxes
Join the movement to eliminate property taxes in Ohio! When asked, please sign the petition to get a citizens led initiative on the November ballot. State Legislators have until January 1, 2026 to develop a new tax system using the existing tax mechanisms to replace the immoral property tax. We highly recommend that they roll up their sleeves and get to work, or they will be voted out of office, regardless of party affiliation!
Wickliffe School Board 7.2 Mill Property Tax Levy
Listen to Treasurer Mike Zuren and School Board President discuss the 7.2 mill continuous (forever) property tax issue on the May 6th ballot.
Ohio lawmakers ponder the right property tax relief effort
“It’s a bait and switch,” Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) said.
“I think it’s excellent,” Ohio Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson) said.
Freeing Ohio Homeowners: The Case for Eliminating Property Taxes
Can we restore true Home Ownership? Imagine a future where homeownership in Ohio isn’t burdened by rising property taxes.
Citizens Led Initiative for Eliminating Property Taxes is a GO!
If you think that you own your home after you have paid off your mortgage, we are sorry to tell you that you are merely renters from the government.
Tax Law Professor John Plecnik Weighs in on the Elimination of Property Taxes
Home ownership is the foundation of our freedom and liberty. With our current complex tax structure, we are merely renters from the government.
Of Dross and Sawdust
“Boiled down to its very essence, fulfilling the promise of personal liberty is impossible if you can’t actually own a piece of real property.”…Russ Diamond
Wickliffe School Levy…Forever is a Very Long Period of Time!
A “continuing period of time” levy means that it will be collected forever.”
Debating Property Taxes with Zuren and Galloway
Listen to Treasurer Zuren and Auditor Galloway give their opinions on property taxes.
Conservative Leaders Push to Eliminate Property Taxes Across the Nation
“For me, the ‘big deal’ is that I want people to own their homes and not have to rent from the government, all across Pennsylvania,” Diamond said.
It is too bad that Ohio legislators do not feel the same way…Brian Massie
Several states seek end to property taxes: Shouldn’t have to ‘rent from the government’
“More than 10,000 homes are seized annually in Pennsylvania and auctioned off for failure to pay the tax,”,,,Art Laffer
Ohio’s property tax crisis: How we got here and how some lawmakers propose to fix it
“The property tax issue is not going away,” Republican state Rep. Dave Thomas said. “It’s actually going to get significantly worse. Where the market’s moving; what we’re seeing in terms of trends. This problem is not going to leave without us taking action.”…Rep. David Thomas