Bluestone Law Group recently obtained a partial real property tax exemption on behalf of a childcare center in the Cincinnati area – the 1st ever issued by the Hamilton County Auditor. The partial real property tax exemption for qualifying childcare centers was first passed into law in 2019 and, to date, few operators are awareContinue reading “Bluestone Law Group Secures 1st Ever Childcare Tax Exemption in Cincinnati”
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Columbus Dispatch: Franklin County home values jump average 41% in reappraisal – see how much your area rose. Property taxes to increase.
The below article was published in The Columbus Dispatch on July 5, 2023. Franklin County home values are set to rise a record average 41% in this year’s reappraisal, led by a 68% leap in Whitehall. The increase, fueled by a booming housing market, doubles the previous record of 20% set in the county’s last reappraisal, in 2020.Continue reading “Columbus Dispatch: Franklin County home values jump average 41% in reappraisal – see how much your area rose. Property taxes to increase.”
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Legislative Update for Community School Tax Exemptions
April 3, 2023 Re: House Bill 66 (134th General Assembly)Community School and Other Notable Tax Exemptions Governor DeWine recently signed House Bill (H.B.) 66 into law, making some notable changes to property tax exemption application processes and tax abatements, effective April 3, 2023. This article highlights the changes that may impact Ohio property owners.Continue reading “Legislative Update for Community School Tax Exemptions”
This Summer, 39 Ohio Counties Will Be Reappraising or Updating Property Values – What Owners Should Do
This Summer, nearly half of county auditors across Ohio will either be reappraising or updating property values. Owners should be receiving a letter in the next few weeks from their local auditor advising what the proposed value for the TY 2023-24-25 tax cycle will be. If you feel that the auditor’s tentative value is tooContinue reading “This Summer, 39 Ohio Counties Will Be Reappraising or Updating Property Values – What Owners Should Do”
What You Need to Know About the Upcoming 3/31/23 Deadline to Challenge Property Tax Valuations in Ohio
23 out of 88 Ohio’s counties recently adjusted the tax values of properties located in those counties for TY 2022 (taxes payable in calendar year 2023). Have you checked whether the value of your Ohio property changed? Is the County Auditor’s valuation of your property fair and reasonable as of the January 1st 2022 taxContinue reading “What You Need to Know About the Upcoming 3/31/23 Deadline to Challenge Property Tax Valuations in Ohio”
ALERT: Major Changes to Ohio’s Real Property Tax Appeal System Coming July 21, 2022
April 11, 2022 On April 6, 2022, the Ohio General Assembly overwhelmingly passed Am. Sub. H.B. 126, which dramatically reforms Ohio’s property tax appeal system. Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law on April 21. This article details the significant impact this legislation will have for Ohio property owners. For decades, Ohio school districtsContinue reading “ALERT: Major Changes to Ohio’s Real Property Tax Appeal System Coming July 21, 2022”
Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Valuation [Tax] Appeals
Last updated: August 3, 2021 What are the most common grounds for challenging the County Auditor’s value of myproperty? Whenever the true market value of real estate has fallen below the County Auditor’s valuedetermination, the property owner should consider filing an appeal in order to reduce the property’s value and the amount of real estateContinue reading “Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Valuation [Tax] Appeals”
Sub. Senate Bill 57 Offers Opportunity for Property Tax Relief Due to COVID-19 and Government Orders Impact
August 3, 2021 A new law offers potential tax relief to Ohio property owners whose properties declined in value due to the COVID-19 pandemic or state-issued Orders responding to the health crisis. The legislation was passed unanimously by the Ohio General Assembly and was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine on April 27, 2021.Continue reading “Sub. Senate Bill 57 Offers Opportunity for Property Tax Relief Due to COVID-19 and Government Orders Impact”
Top 20 Tips for Appraisers in Real Property Tax Valuation Cases
November 22, 2019 ** Since this pamphlet was originally written, the Appraisal Institute has updated USPAP. Today, just 2 types of appraisal reports are recognized under USPAP: a restricted appraisal and a regular appraisal report. Restricted appraisals, which run around 10 pages or so, are used when the reader already has good familiarity withContinue reading “Top 20 Tips for Appraisers in Real Property Tax Valuation Cases”
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