Lorain County’s plan to double property tax breaks will cost schools millions

Lorain County’s plan to double property tax breaks will cost schools millions

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Lorain County’s move to double property tax breaks for homeowners will cost local schools about $10.9 million a year starting in 2026 — even as it delivers $17.4 million in relief to taxpayers struggling with higher bills after steep property reappraisals in 2023.