Ohio’s new property tax laws are expected to deliver savings over time, with some changes showing up in 2026 and others beginning with bills mailed in 2027 and beyond. Gov. Mike DeWine signed five measures Dec. 19, 2025 according to the Carroll County Auditor’s Office
House Bill 186 changes how the school district 20-mill floor is calculated by limiting how fast school taxes can rise. Future increases will be capped at the rate of inflation rather than tracking the full rise in property values. The bill also includes a one-time adjustment that will be reflected on second-half tax billing.
HB 186 also shifts tax credits toward owner-occupied homes over several years beginning with tax bills mailed in 2027 for tax year 2026. The owner-occupied credit is scheduled to rise to 5.70% for tax year 2026, 8.92% for tax year 2027, 12.15% for tax year 2028 and 15.38% for tax year 2029…