Ohio lawmaker proposes land value tax amendment as alternative to property tax elimination

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,893

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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While activists gather signatures to try to eliminate property taxes statewide in Ohio, a lawmaker is suggesting Ohio should tax the underlying land instead of the total property including improvements like homes and buildings.

Changing incentives

The proposal for new land taxing authority from Ohio state Sen. Bill Blessing, R-Colerain Twp., would only apply to local elected boards, and it’s permissive, so they don’t have to impose a land tax if they don’t want one.

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