Ohio constitutional amendment to end property taxes aims for 2026 ballot Published: Jun. 27, 2025, 3:53 p.m. Ohio gubernatorial candidate Heather Hill (left) showed up to support the protesters.

To get it on the November ballot, they needed signatures from voters in at least 44 of Ohio’s 88 counties in short order. “This is not going to stop until we’re on the ballot,” Blackmarr said.

The Ohio House passed a budget that would lower property taxes in school districts with more money in their savings. Critics say that hurts districts trying to be fiscally responsible.

CINCINNATI — A grassroots group and Ohio House lawmakers are pushing to overhaul the state's property tax system, which many homeowners say has become increasingly burdensome. However, county ...